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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1974
Page
3
The piece critiques a lame duck Congress for avoiding tax reform and highlights inequities. It notes homeowners pay less tax than renters with identical incomes, shelters for high earners, and oil depletion allowances. It argues high brackets must pay their fair share to balance the budget despite lingering questions about memory of the election.
Arizona Public Service abruptly cut gas to large customers as El Paso Natural Gas failed to meet demand. The shortage affects restaurants hotels and stores with gas fireplaces torches and other decorations. The writer urges turning off decorative gas to reserve supplies for production and essential use.
President Ford warned top advisers in a Dec. 11 Business Council speech not to commit him to energy and economic programs without his personal approval. He criticized media reports and Treasury Secretary Simon for hints of new unemployment measures, while signaling no cabinet changes.
Frank J. Sackton from Scottsdale challenges an editorial on too many admirals and generals. He argues retired four star costs are $27 000 annually rather than $60 000 and that 135 four stars exist among nearly one million retirees. He explains Fitzgerald’s plan would not save taxpayer money and notes NATO SEATO and foreign postings drive demand for senior officers.
A Scottsdale School District taxpayer curses the junior college board for endorsing the Artichoke nickname. She claims the moniker makes the college a national laughing stock and praises athletics and local coaches for keeping youths clean.
The Scottsdale Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 expresses heartfelt thanks for news coverage of its Forget-Me-Not drive. With a small, limited active membership, the group notes the event was a huge success and invites additional help via checks to P O Box 1542 Scottsdale 85252.
A humorous dialogue features Rocky as No 2 to Jerry Ford style president persona. They discuss duties presiding over the Senate abroad trips, economic plans, and political ambitions for 1976 while joking about leadership, timing, and a quick decision timeline.
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