Courage in Soviet Union Demands Freedom and Dissent
An editorial lauds courageous acts by Russians resisting dictatorship while noting limits on speech and religion. Rostropovich speaks against Solzhenitsyn, Amalrik faces prison, and 34 Russian Jews await trial for seeking religious liberty, illustrating ongoing repression and the need for freedom.
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Penn Central Bankrupt Rail Giant Faces Wage Fight
The nation's largest railroad Penn Central is bankrupt and losing millions yearly. If service shrinks or ceases many workers will lose jobs and passengers lose convenience. Brotherhood of Railway Clerks chief Dennis seeks a 13.5 percent wage rise, a demand seen as harmful to the industry’s recovery.
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Scottsdale Faces Sales Tax Hike Debate
A Scottsdale businessman argues against a proposed city sales tax increase citing inflation and rising living costs. He questions whether residents should vote on necessary projects and suggests fewer funds and alternatives. He warns the tax could drive shoppers away and reduce city revenue.
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Residents warn Scottsdale over flood risk and storm sewer failure
A Scottsdale reader argues that the city lacks a functioning storm sewer system and threatens economic welfare and safety. The letter urges support for a feasible drainage plan over a tourism focus, warning of relocation if a flood plan fails.
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Scottsdale Proposal: $35 Million Luxury Package
In this shopper’s note the author criticizes a proposed $35 million municipal package for luxurious alleys elegant street medians and minibuses. The writer would prefer choosing items directly rather than approving a broad funding method and urges voting no to gain control over purchases.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Requests 400-Word Limit
The Progress invites reader letters but limits to 400 words due to space. Writers must include a verifiable home address for potential verification if needed.
Rube Goldberg Averts Speech With Family Read
The late Rube Goldberg planned his Smithsonian exhibit remarks and left readings to his two sons and a grandson who each read a third of the text. He joked about Will Rogers Bryan and Rogers in 1920 coverage and described a comic invention ending with a boxing glove knocking him off the platform.
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Lost Island by Phyllis Whitney reviewed
Book review notes Phyllis Whitney’s Lost Island a gothic romance suspense set on Hampton Island. Lacey Ames returns to her past confronting Giles Severn and a pirate treasure while a death and a failed assassination threaten uncovering dark island secrets.
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Nixon tax and wage policy confounds NAM address
Washington reports President Nixon angered labor and pleased expansionists with his NAM speech in New York City. He threatened wage restraint for construction unions while signaling monetary expansion, drawing Fed doubt and sparking tension with labor, business, and Congress over inflation strategy.
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Is laughter going out of style in a troubled nation
The piece argues laughter wanes as Americans endure repeated crises. It notes talk shows lament a fading sense of humor and cartoonists struggle to lampoon war pollution and race. It highlights a mood of anger over amusement and the pressure on women to offer comforting wit.
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Interior boots offshore oil auction amid spill fears
The Interior Department offers 593000 offshore acres for petroleum development saying oil and gas needs outweigh spill dangers. Critics compare to Santa Barbara and urge stronger safeguards, arguing the department’s “appear to be sufficiently effective” pledge falls short of full marine protection.
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