Editorial View On 1902 Reclamation Law Needs Rethink
The piece argues the 1902 National Reclamation Act aimed to aid farmers by supplying water but limited land to 160 acres. It notes casual enforcement has allowed larger holdings, urges reconsideration to support independent farmers while avoiding consolidation by agribusiness, and suggests possible increases to acreage with safeguards.
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Western States
Department of the Interior
Arizona
California
Health costs seen as out of control in Arizona meeting
At the Central Arizona Health Systems Agency annual gathering, policy analyst Walter McClure warned that no incentives exist for consumers, physicians, or hospitals to curb costs. He noted rising expenses while care quality shows little gain, with insurers and providers passing costs to the public. A market fix may require corporate action to hold down premiums and confront high bills.
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United States
Central Arizona Health Systems Agency
Walter McClure
InterStudy
Minneapolis, Minn
McClure
Motorola
Arizona
Carter presidency judged by Washington observers
Harried by scrutiny, Carter appears fatigued and out of step with tradition as commentators note a casual White House culture. Critics cite cluttered desks, tea of daily life, and Amy and Rosalynn at dinners, contrasting with Kennedy era elegance and warning of erosion of presidential dignity.
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Rosalynn Carter
NBC
Washington
Green Book
Kennedy White House
Kennedy
Rosalynn
Billy
Larry Flynt
White House
Why Johnny Won't View
In a satirical critique Arthur Hoppe argues that a Nielsen survey in 1977 showed a dip in TV viewership while book sales rose, signaling a fad shift to reading. He flatly connects fading television to social decline, mockingly blaming schools and parents as well as consumer culture.
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Arthur Hoppe
America
Nielsen
Johnny
Charlton Heston
Johnny Carson
Three Bears
Mailbag critique of Bolin firings and state management
A reader protests Gov. Wesley Bolin’s firing policy and questions the impact on Arizona officials. He cites John Huerta’s dismissal, a dampened Department of Economic Security, and John Moran’s slow approach, urging smarter planning and proposing a lieutenant governor to ensure accountable government.
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Wesley Bolin
John Huerta
Department of Economic Security
Touche-Ross
People of
Arizona
Gerard A. Baranowski
Man of music remembered in heartfelt tribute
A Scottsdale letter tribute mourns the death of Joe Esile a teacher whose passion for music inspired students and colleagues. The writer praises his musical genius and impact on the city and class of 1964 65.
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Esile
Scottsdale Singer
Mr. Esile
Child struck on McDonald Drive. driver aids until help arrives
Eyewitness reports a child darted into traffic on McDonald Drive near Scottsdale Road. The driver stopped, comforted the child, and emergency responders including a Paradise Valley fire unit with deputies and a Kords paramedic unit arrived within five minutes.
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McDonald Drive
Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley
Kord
Paule. Streich
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