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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
3
Editorial laments the Chicago Cubs shifting spring training from Scottsdale to Mesa after strong local support since 1967. It notes a May tax vote for training facility improvements and accuses Mesa boosters of luring the team away, blaming the Cubs for disloyal conduct.
ACLU Illinois explains it supported the right to expression, not the Nazi Party, after the Skokie village board changed rules to impractical levels, triggering private appeals and eventual legal action. Jack Sundine notes the group defended speech for all, despite controversy.
The State Traffic Commission will put up signs along several Connecticut highways this month to urge motorists to obey the 55 mph limit. The messages include Save Fuel Stay Alive Don t Exceed 55 Speed Limit 55 We Mean it Coolair Speed Limit 55 and Ever Been in Traffic Court Speed Limit 55.
Washington column by Jack Anderson and Les Whitten argues that bureaucratic growth is inexorable from 12th century France to modern America. It cites the Weequahic Park Plaza case in Newark where HUD and federal officials ignored warnings of falling brick, illustrating blame-shifting and risk-avoidant decisions.
Letter criticizes Bechtel and Combustion Engineering Co for past nuclear plant errors. Cites California and Michigan Palisades plant misassembly, reduced output to 36.8 percent, driving higher electricity costs in South Haven. Questions if same firms will err in Arizona.
Harriet Van Horne argues that next year will be pivotal as public exposure of wife beating grows. She cites shelters in cities including Fort Worth and London, police social work adds, and a push for mental health programs to curb violence and broaden legal protections.
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