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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
3
Scottsdale officials consider trimming laws by repealing one ordinance monthly to curb dead letters and unnecessary rules. Councilman Richard Campana suggests a citizen committee study to identify weak ordinances for group repeal. He also muses about a legislative session to repeal state laws.
A letter questions why the Scottsdale Senior Center sponsored a bus trip to Metrocenter in Phoenix. The writer argues shopping locally keeps tax dollars in Scottsdale and criticizes promoting a trip to another city while local stores exist. They urge staff training on supporting local business.
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew seeks a pardon from President Ford after his probation period expired. White House officials say the request followed standard Justice Department procedures and involved a low key exchange with Philip Buchen. Separate notes report bankers pressuring to block Rep. Henry Ruess from Banking Committee chairmanship and Indian rights efforts backing Fred Harris for Interior.
Christine Bittker of Paradise Valley critiques Salt River Project over 21 percent rate increases and the expansion of generating capacity. She cites SRP ads promoting power growth and questions the influence of utilities on public decision making about nuclear power.
Citizens praise Scottsdale merchants for festive decorations and entertainment at Fifth Avenue Fashion Square and Los Arcos Mall. The piece thanks the guards and shoppers for supporting local commerce and community spirit during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
A reader questions why no citations were issued after an accident involving Officer Douglas Kimberlin, claiming police supervisors cited a defective braking system and noting unequal treatment of officers versus civilians. The letter mentions awards for a New England coach of the year.
Economist Milton Friedman warns against the notion of a free lunch in pollution cleanup. Polluters and consumers will bear the costs through higher prices, taxes, or shareholder impact, per Battelle and EPA studies.
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