Editorial: Nixon Convicted by Tapes and Duty
The piece argues Nixon’s guilt is proven by unedited tapes showing his involvement in Watergate cover up. It asserts his health is a public concern, cites specific tape moments, condemns edited transcripts, and calls for restoring integrity in government.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Sirica
John Dean
H.R. Haldeman
Dean
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Macbeth
San Clemente
America
Letters to the editor seek concise input amid rising submissions
The Progress notes an unprecedented volume of letters to the editor reflecting growing circulation and public concern. Readers are urged to be concise, preferring typed, double spaced letters under 350 words, and to avoid personal attacks or factual errors.
Obstacle course mall irks Scottsdale visitor
A reader criticizes a new Scottsdale mall for hazardous design. The letter cites slick tiles, confusing second level paths, low walls, water features with algae, and sharp corners that hinder the elderly and disabled, contrasting with the open, pleasant library-city hall park. The writer invites future visits after completion.
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Library-City Hall
Water safety calls Congress to act after TV report
The writer cites a CBS special on water pollution showing local systems lack awareness of dangerous chemicals. He notes opposition by Sam Steiger and John Conlan to the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act and urges constituents to pressure them, referencing Arizona and Mississippi mud as vivid imagery.
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CBS
Arizona
Sam Steiger
John Conlan
Conlan
Steiger
Paradise Valley Homeowners Association thanks Progress
John V. Long, former president, praises Progress for reporting local political zoning and legal issues affecting Paradise Valley. He commends fair, consistent coverage that reflects residents' sentiments and keeps the town informed.
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Paradise Valley Homeowners Association
Paradise Valley
John V. Long
Jerry McElfresh Managing Editor WSPAPERS Association
Jerry McElfresh serves as managing editor for the WSPAPERS Association, with a stated annual figure of $23.40 for the year 428M Ye.
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Jerry McElfresh
Readers urged to sign letters to editor
Nathaniel Hathaway of Scottsdale criticizes unsigned letters to the editor in the Scottsdale Daily Progress after a signed piece supporting a teacher salary increase. He recalls a policy note about signed letters and asks the paper to remind readers and printers about the obligation to sign. The note acknowledges occasional name withholding for safety concerns.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Nathaniel
Alaska pipeline setback causes widespread hardship and delay
Alaska faces rising traffic and air pollution in Fairbanks as road work begins on the 789 mile trans-Alaska pipeline. Valdez experiences housing shortages while port facilities and work camps grow. Inflation, scarce materials, and out of state labor drive costs. governor elect Hammond warns of tighter taxes and regulated pace to ensure benefits outweigh harms.
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Alaska
Prudhoe Bay
Fairbanks
Valdez
Alyeska
Jay Hammond
Emil Wegner
United States
Hammond
Christmas season warns of crime and political turmoil
The piece links holiday crime spikes to security tips from FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley and notes a stark dialog on nuclear arms strategy by Leslie H. Gelb. It also discusses Nixon’s pending legal battles over White House tapes and the media rush ahead of Christmas.
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Vladivostok
Leslie H. Gelb
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Times
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Gerhard Gesell
White House
John Sirica
Irving Berlin
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