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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
2
An energy expert warns of a possible 30 percent gasoline shortage while local aviators oppose a Sunday flying ban. Protests on bridges and throughways disrupt shipments, urging collective sacrifice to curb waste and maintain national unity amid rising consumption since World War II.
In Phoenix the second round of non election focuses on three Charter candidates James Weeks Rosendo Gutierrez and Jerry Lewkowitz facing Daniel Zapien and write in Frank Kaddish. Gary Peter Klahr had the strongest primary showing but is not in the general slate. Voter turnout is expected to be low.
Letter argues automatic sprinkler system prevented greater damage in the Arizona Bank building fire in Scottsdale. It notes water damage occurred but credits sprinklers with limiting spread and potential injuries or deaths. It questions whether water damage is worse than a total loss without sprinklers.
A satirical column discusses reduced driving as gas stations close this weekend and people avoid traffic, tolls, and road hazards. It references Spiro Agnew, Frank Sinatra, Joe Kennedy, and Ben-Gurion with sharp political and cultural asides, ending with a note on a Doubleday author.
Washington window by Howard Fields argues that a thorough impeachment proceeding could cleanse public trust and deter future abuses. He notes three polar groups over Nixon and urges Congress to act to preserve the democratic system and curb political corruption.
Leonard W. Polk Ed D writes in support of public education and Apache School. He notes the ten year operation of the school, crediting staff and students for its strong state and praises the positive news amid concerns over vandalism in other buildings.
Charles I Kelly of Scottsdale urges ASU and the campus community to conserve energy during the regional shortage. He critiques the campus for energy use and an auto rally on the mall, urging staff and students to direct efforts to reduce consumption and protect dwindling resources.
The Yavapai Student Council responds to Mr Karie s Nov 24 article on vandalism by praising the Flora Blue and Gold project and campus cleanup efforts. They urge a more positive, balanced portrayal and note student pride despite the damage.
Parents defend students who collected funds for evergreens petunias and vines over months. Boys and girls wash remaining broken windows while maintenance staff, including Mr Bill who earned a trophy, repair the site amid repeated vandalism.
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