Scottsdale Aims to Become Arizona Arts Capital
The piece notes the national spread of arts from major cities to mid sized towns and highlights Scottsdale as a regional arts hub. It suggests a planned campaign to create a resident professional theater group, artist housing, regional art festivals, and an arts and crafts exhibition center to boost the economy and tourism.
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Reactor vessel installed backward in California plant
A 420 ton nuclear reactor vessel at a Southern California Edison facility was installed backward and discovered in November after a mark showed the orientation. Officials say the error is non dangerous and plans include installing other elements backward to align with the misapplied orientation and reprogramming a computer. The mix up stems from a communications problem between designer Combustion Engineering and contractor Bechtel at Palo Verde near Phoenix.
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Exiled Philippine Leader Alleges Marcos Blackmailed Him
Washington report cites Sergio Osmena Jr affidavit accusing Ferdinand Marcos of using Osmena’s imprisoned son to force endorsement of martial law. Osmena alleges three separate emissaries pressed for support from 1973 to 1975, with a 1975 offer tied to his son’s release. Osmena’s son later escaped to the United States.
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Scottsdale litter prompts call for five to ten cent returnables
Geoffrey Platts of Paradise Valley urges Scottsdale to enact a local deposit on beverages to reduce roadside trash. He cites North Scottsdale Road south of Shea Boulevard as a prime example of litter and argues a 5 or 10 cent returnable would transform throwaways into returnables, restoring city pride.
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Oil industry fights new fuel sources week in ear
Oil giants move to suppress alternative engines by buying small firms and ideas for gas economy devices to protect demand for gasoline. The industry seeks to maintain control over fuel supply and public access to fuel-saving technologies. Michael C. Brice Saguaro High School
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Readers invited to send signed letters to the editor
The Progress invites readers to submit short signed letters to the editor. Typed letters preferred, with a 300 word limit to fit space. Signatures ensure accountability and allow publication in upcoming issues.
UFO Revelation Sparks Public Discussion?
A note suggests the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind could signal a broader UFO disclosure. It asserts silent witnesses may finally speak, challenging hoaxes by elites and inviting open debate on the greatest mystery.
Poachers' greed endangers elephants
Edward Flatta reports that ivory imports may be banned within a year as latest figures claim 100 000 to 400 000 elephants were slain in Africa last year. Dr Iain Douglas Hamilton disputes, but US officials weigh protections under national law and CITES Appendix 1 to curb poaching and save the species.
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