Editorial: background of a farmers strike and milk prices
The piece argues that a recent farmers strike was a protest not a victory and calls for government action. It cites Wisconsin data showing two dairy families with 34 and 42 cows earning modest net incomes in 1976, highlighting the squeeze on independent farmers and urging creative policy solutions.
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United States
Asia
Africa
Europe
Russia
Wisconsin
Gaylord Nelson
Farmers Union Cooperative
Nelson
Water conservation kit promotes reduced waste in San Diego
An article advocates water saving amid shortages in California and forecasts similar needs in Arizona. San Diego and county officials distribute free kits to residents with shower head restrictor, toilet flow device, and leak dye. Officials urge manufacturers and states to set efficiency standards to curb waste.
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California
Arizona
San Diego
Christmas Spirit and Loneliness in December Reflections
Harriet Van Horne muses on Christmas as a time to replenish the spirit and feel rooted in one’s home. She notes warmth amid holiday bustle, the pangs of loneliness, and common gift anxieties, offering light guidance on sensible presents and a closing Merry Christmas.
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Harriet van Horne
Rockefeller Center
New York
Times Fund
Carlyle
Peace talk satire with Mordecai and American roles
Mordecai Shalom and Isaac Ben Dov debate US Secretary of State efforts to broker Middle East peace. They joke about Kissinger, Sadat, Begin, Egypt, and the Arabs while stressing friendship with Americans and the quest for a lasting peace.
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Mordecai Shalom
King David
Jerusalem
Isaac Ben Dov
Mordecai
Isaac
Middle East
Henry Kissinger
Sadat
Egypt
Human tide from Sinaloa fuels cross-border debate
Washington reports a migrant stream from Mexico's Sinaloa region as U.S. growers lobby to curb competition. Hal Bernton embeds with campesinos to document harvest labor, dire housing, pesticide exposure, and wages around 26 dollars weekly with food costs consuming a third.
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Washington
Rio Grande
United States
Hal Bernton
Sinaloa
Arizona
U.S
John Steinbeck
Culiacan
Bernton
Mexico
Florida
Scottsdale Daily Progress Publication Details
Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings except holidays by Scottsdale Publishing Inc. at 7302 Earls Or Scottsdale AZ 85251. The paper carries the Arizona General Excellence award in 1973 1974 1975 and 1976 and is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earls Or
Scottsdale
Arizona
Ariz
Progress
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Les Whitten
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
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