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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
3
The Arizona Legislature debates the Equal Rights Amendment with expectations of more women, fresh energy, and a push for substantive action over political bargaining. Supporters argue ERA is needed though not ideal, while critics note prior concessions and discrimination remain to be addressed.
A historical reflection argues that breaking relations with Cuba under Dulles failed to topple Castro. Now, nearly 15 years later, Cuba prospers, Soviet influence grows, and a renewed policy suggests restoring trade and diplomatic ties to improve U S relations and regional standing.
The 1974 election ushers a new wave of environmentalist politicians led by Marion Edey of the League of Conservation Voters. Governors elect Dick Lamm and Jay Hammond and senators Schweiker and Packwood benefited from LCV support as eight of the twelve “dirty dozen” congressmen lost. Lamm argues for state influence within a federal system while pursuing tougher reclamation and antipollution rules, tighter water regulation, and energy taxes. The piece notes Colorado’s strategic military and energy sites and warns of constitutional limits on state action.
A Scottsdale reader complains that Civic Center Plaza south of Thomas Road remains ugly and unsafe. The city council voted to bypass an undedicated property, delaying the boulevard project by six to eight months, despite prior assurances it would be completed by March 1974.
Todd H Grange writes to defend Jon Grange amid four months of reports on narcotics killings involving Byrd Stillman and Grange. He rejects allegations of a Columbian link and says no plea deal was offered to Jon Grange to testify or plead guilty. He emphasizes Jon Grange's integrity, education, and ethics, asking readers to distrust sensationalist press conclusions.
Arthur Hoppe mocks President Ford and Milton Haberdash as he parodies the Irrefutable Haberdash Theorem. The idea claims cutting prices cures inflation, predicting paradoxical rises in profits and a new economic era. Critics note potential profit losses, but Hoppe treats the scheme as satirical folly.
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