New Scottsdale School Board Appointments Raise Questions
After 122 days County School Superintendent Richard Harris appointed Aaron Rosen and Donald Swanson to fill vacancies on the Scottsdale School Board created by resignations. Both are businessmen with limited education experience and minimal community background. Rosen recently moved to town in 1973 and Swanson has long residence but limited prior schooling involvement. The editorial urges caution and hopes the new appointees serve well for students.
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Richard Harris
Scottsdale
Gloria Welch
James Wellington
Aaron Rosen
Donald Swanson
Swanson
Rosen
Harris
Questioning School Board Appointments Sparks Debate
The community criticizes recent school board selections as political and lacking educational experience. Concerns include pass over active education volunteers and the absence of a woman on the board. Swanson and Rosen are trusted but must prove their credentials to students and residents.
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Swanson
Rosen
Wallace holds strength in Florida despite health concerns
Inside Report finds Wallace stronger than 1972 in Jacksonville blue-collar precincts. Thirty-five of fifty voters say he is healthy enough to run, with high intensity and loyalty among Wallace backers. Carter trails, Jackson weak, and a Florida primary win could signal trouble for Democrats all year.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Jacksonville
Fla
George Wallace
Wallace
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Florida
Carter
Sen
Henry Jacson
Washington
Pat Caddell
Cambridge
Caddell
Stuart Robinson
Jackson
Ford
Reubin Askew
Ronald Reagan
Askew
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fdr
Democratic
Blood donors urged during holiday season nationwide
Blood Services urges immediate donor action as December blood needs rise while donations fall. Richard Jurgens notes serious shortages this year and stresses that donors are needed today and in the coming weeks. Call 254-1121 to make an appointment.
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Arizona
Richard Jurgens
Blood Services
Think Jolly and Christmas Spirit in Modern Times
A New York column reflects on Christmas as both memory and test of character. It praises a Volunteers of America guide to stay pleasant and jolly while critiquing conspicuous consumption. The piece contrasts luxury goods with hunger and ends with a call to replenish the spirit by Dec 25.
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New York City
Volunteers of America
Tiffany's
Santa Claus
Jolly
Mailbag: review school policy and shared governance
Reader urges open review of book selection course content and classroom activities while warning against brainwashing and promoting academic freedom as license to use unsuitable material. Notes Broadway Pulitzer play as example of trash to redeem.
Parents Should Teach Sex Education Morality
Sally Salt Lake City reader Linda Escobedo argues parents bear responsibility for sex education and morality. She cites Planned Parenthood comments on the About Sex film and warns delegating to schools or peers will have grave consequences.
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Joe Davis
Planned Parenthood
Sible
Linda Escobedo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Progress asks letters limited to 350 words
The paper reminds readers letters to the editor should be capped at 350 words and must include the writer’s name and home address for verification if needed. The note emphasizes space constraints and verification requirements.
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