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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
3
The Bicentennial mobilizes communities and civic groups to honor history and plan a meaningful future. But commercialism twists history and turns patriotism into sales hype, risking materialism over spiritual aims.慎
Maricopa County supervisors refuse to upgrade three county buildings to Phoenix fire code standards. Phoenix demanded sprinklers smoke exhaust fire detectors extra exits and more stairs. Critics say other local structures are more dangerous but the county should lead by example to prevent a potential towering inferno.
Washington pundit argues Moscow uses peaceful coexistence to curb U.S. action while promoting global revolutionary struggles. He cites Kin翌g Kissinger criticism and Vikenty Matveev to claim Soviet arms support to Angola contradicts detente. The piece highlights arms flows totaling about 110 million dollars and calls Soviet behavior a phony peace.
Benjamin C. N- of a Norwalk based pimp manufacturing firm announced the election of John W. K. to first vice president. The notice appears in the Norwalk Hour with note on Mrs. Bombeck being terrified and making a rational TV debut in the author's spot as reported by Detroit Free Press.
The Progress invites letters to the editor but caps length at 350 words. Writers must include name and home address for verification if needed.
Arthur Hoppe recalls Crannich detailing a self styled communal family under a guru. The plan includes chanting pillow fights and vegetarian diets while restricting contact with the outside world. He bragged of brainwashing children to sell peanut brittle for funds and claimed spiritual leadership justifies rule.
A reader rebukes editorials on inflation arguing the monetary system, not prices, drives inflation. The letter asserts only governments print money, warns wage and price controls worsen shortages, and says government interference distorts the market rather than cures it. The writer calls government the disease, not the cure.
Charles Montooth of Scottsdale argues major nuclear plant risks and job figures merit press scrutiny. He cites 4 000 to 69 000 potential deaths, notes postponed hearings, and prefers solar energy and insulation to nuclear power. He criticizes organized labor for prioritizing temporary construction jobs.
The notice lists W. B. Doc Wright as assistant publisher and Jerry McElfresh as managing editor on page 4 of Vol. XV, No. 261 dated December 22, 1975. It marks staff roles in the publication's masthead.
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