Editorial on Rafferty and Arizona higher education
The piece argues against appointing Max Rafferty as Arizona education chief or university president Following California’s 1960s-70s context the editorial warns his leadership could trigger educator defections campus unrest and broad political backlash It portrays Rafferty as an extreme reactionary whose influence might provoke long lasting turmoil on Arizona campuses
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Max Rafferty
California
Arizona
University of Arizona
Arizona State University
Rafferty
Memoir Memoir Memoirs Spark Controversy At Strife Magazine
A new exclusive series titled Hickel Reminisces debuts in Strife Magazine amid denial by Hickel and skepticism from White House observers. Publisher Morrison Thripps touts wide circulation while theories swirl about leaks, authenticity, and hidden power, with plans for further sensational recalls of Nixon era figures.
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Harrison Gravey
Jersey City Times
Nixon
Washington
Gravey
Tricia
Robert Haldeman
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White
Thripps
Strife Magazine
Strife
Bobby” Baker
Johnson
LBJ
Vietnam
Laird Defends Unwritten Vietnam Understandings
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird argues that long standing but unwritten understandings with Hanoi guided U S bombing pauses and border actions. He cites 1968 understandings on unarmed reconnaissance DMZ limits and avoiding shelling major cities and warns violations could trigger renewed bombing.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Hanoi
Laird
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Vietnam
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Saigon
Hue
Oone Symington
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Armed Services Committee
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Congress
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
ASU Faculty Senate weighs calendar changes
Arizona State University faculty discuss proposed calendar revisions including August start dates with semesters ending in December and resumes in January or February. Critics note conflicts with Valley vacations and student summer work, urging coordination with parents and business leaders.
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Arizona State University
ASU
COST mailbag argues tax study omission not true
A reader asserts COST misrepresented the city’s options for raising money besides sales tax. The letter lists alternate taxes, estimates impacts on homeowners and renters, and defends property and other levies as necessary for projects and services.
Study debates tax funding for city improvements
The six STEP committees spent four years studying flood control alleys borders and refuse collection while examining sales tax financing. Opponents question equity and urge explanations of municipal bonds and property tax options with potential for federal matching funds and resident buy in.
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Scottsdale
Kindnesscourt No. 27 Amaranth attends Laurelcourt official visit
Members of Kindnesscourt No. 27 Order of Amaranth attended the Laurelcourt official visit. Deputy Grand Round Matron Lady M S Lenawee (Mich.) Tribune is listed among attendees.
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Kindnesscourt No
Order of Amaranth
Laurelcourt
M .S
Lenawee
Mich
Tribune
Scottsdale flood control debate draws city into costly plan
The piece argues Scottsdale should not blame the city for flooding and questions a proposed 35 million flood control measure. It notes SRP plans to spend 300 thousand to repair the canal and prevent future floods while residents face legal action for damages.
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Scottsdale
Salt River
SRP
Scottsdale High students press for better school facilities
Betsy Easterday voices frustration over inadequate classrooms at Scottsdale High including missing clocks bells and alarms in the social science wing and unfinished labs. She urges taxpayers to investigate conditions across Scottsdale public schools and hold districts to account.
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Scottsdale High
Scottsdale
Betsy Easterday
Scottsdale Church of Christ Receives Compliment for News Photo
On behalf of the staff and members of the Scottsdale United Church of Christ, they extend thanks for the fine article and picture of their new church building printed recently.
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Scottsdale
Letters to the Editor Policy Requested by The Progress
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits length to 400 words. Writers should include their home address for verification if needed. Address information will be used only for authentication and not published.
Women's lib endures as more women seek equality in work and society
The piece argues that women's liberation remains, with many women supporting the movement even if they do not participate in public protests. It notes rising female visibility in banking, licensing, and corporate offices, while men predominantly fill executive roles.
Hold Tough War Policy Faces Families of Missing Soldiers
The Minneapolis Star argues that families of American servicemen missing or held in North Vietnam suffer most as Hanoi ignores appeals. It urges Hanoi to release all prisoners unconditionally, saying public support backs Nixon’s Indochina peace plan and would pressure a hostage situation to end.
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Hanoi
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Indochina
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