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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1970
Page
2
The editorial argues Maricopa County, as a large unincorporated area, should adopt a county building code now that enabling legislation exists. It warns substandard, dangerous construction threatens home buyers and property values, urging the Board of Supervisors to prioritize code adoption amid regional growth.
A neighborhood report describes repeated damage to a resident’s holiday lights and a clash with unknown thieves. The owner reportedly confronted culprits as his dog guarded the display. Vandalism is framed as a broader issue affecting public spaces and local business.
Washington moves fast on a 75 million emergency desegregation fund, but rushed disbursements spurred by political ease sparked 15 suspensions. Investigations probe ineligible districts and private academies, threatening Nixon's 1.5 billion plan and raising concerns over legality and policy execution.
The Progress asks letter writers to keep submissions under 400 words and to include a home address for verification if needed. The policy emphasizes space constraints and the need for verifiable contact details.
Bradley Simons reviews the World 1970 biography Charlie Brown and Charlie Schulz by Les Mendelson and Charles M Schulz. The dual portrait traces Schulz and Peanuts with photos, translations, and insights into their worldwide appeal and the creator’s philosophy.
A library list ranks the ten most popular titles including Fowles The French Lieutenant’s Woman Segal Love Story Stewart The Crystal Cave Bristow Calico Palace Reuben Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex Caldwell Great Lion of God Fraser Mary Queen of Scots Milford Zelda Robbins Inheritors Holt The Secret Woman The draft list shows reader favorites with mixed authors and titles.
Arthur Hoppe presents a satirical tale attributed to Dr. Moscowitz about a pharaoh Ang-Hup who orders a massive pyramid to outshine enemies. The piece mocks grand construction to provide jobs and ends with a caution that modern leaders would not propose such a folly.
Man shot to death beside his car reported by Birmingham Post-Herald. Early reference to Andy Anderson about presidents and Earl Warren appears as stray text from other papers. Classified ads note a three room house for $80 a month and a couple over 400. Off track bets mention a governor named three man authority with $20000 pay and other members $15000 in Malden Evening News.
The Army's plan to convert about 8 000 coal heated plants in Germany to oil stalled as Congress debated funding. Early successes showed lower costs after conversion, but a Senate maneuver and House action halted new appropriations, casting doubt on $25.7 million yearly savings.
Jerry Lewis lampoons Tunney after his New York speech and teases the young California Democrat about dental work. Arrow Collar Man revival promos feature F. X. Leyendecker imagery and a prize of a ski chalet or beach house for a caption contest.
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