Nixon’s credibility gap widens amid press gaps and poll slides
The Harris Poll shows Nixon's popularity slipping while Muskie leads him as a presidential choice. The piece cites his handling of the North Vietnam raid, limited open press conferences, and a shift toward prepackaged TV appearances. It urges full disclosure and open communication to avoid Johnson's mistakes.
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Jury Duty Reform in Arizona Pushes for Shorter Service
A commentary argues jurors face long 90 day on call in Maricopa Superior Court and low pay. It suggests a 30 day limit, higher daily compensation, and two way travel reimbursement to attract better juries and reduce the cost to employers and citizens.
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Maricopa Superior Court
White House purges Interior officials after Hickel ouster
The Nixon White House fired six top Interior Department officials after Walter Hickel's dismissal on November 25. A Nov. 20 call to Undersecretary Fred J. Russell set the plan in motion, while Frederic V. Malek’s swift removals sparked alarms and legal missteps.
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Fish and Wildlife
Alaska
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Meacham
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Our Man Hoppe Seven Days in Any Time
Pentagon reports say a small nuclear device was dropped on Red China causing possible casualties in a remote Sinkiang village. One or more American planes involved. Peking silent. Chinese casualty estimates vary widely with reassurances from Laird. The crisis includes evacuations, claims of massive bombings, and a nationwide address by President Nixon declaring the crisis over.
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Submarine base in Cuba fuels U S congressional alarm
Washington hearings reveal conviction among Rep. Fascell and colleagues that the Soviet Union maintains a submarine base at Cienfuegos on Cuba’s west coast. Rivers and Wyman assert irrefutable evidence and demand immediate U S action to halt construction and secure the Panama Canal.
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D-Fla
House Foreign Affairs
Latin America
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State Department
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Mailbag argues against delaying Scottsdale sales tax vote
In a letter from Skip Phillips, residents warn delaying a Scottsdale sales tax measure. They cite inflation and uncertain costs, argue the levy would become permanent, and question visitor funding estimates. They urge a no vote on December 15 and call for clearer, funded flood control and road plans.
Progress Letters to Editors Strictly Limited
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits them to 400 words due to space constraints. Letter writers must include their home address for verification if needed.
Had Enough Sir Citizens Question Phoenix Crime and Policing
Paradise Valley resident Charles Gerston asks why Phoenix and Scottsdale suffer frequent burglaries and vandalism and questions police efficiency. He criticizes patrols and traffic radar use and calls for evidence of crime-solving success and preventive programs.
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Paradise Valley
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