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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1977
Page
3
An editorial links Dickens Tale of Two Cities to modern times, noting both progress and troubles. It urges affluent readers in east Phoenix to extend Christmas spirit through small acts of kindness to improve the community and discover joy in giving.
Early dusk and cool nights mark Arizona's winter with brief cold spells and rare frost in citrus groves. Higher elevations see patches of ice, while the Valley rarely snows. Four Peaks may lie under a white blanket. drivers avoid heavy fog and icy roads elsewhere, but holiday care is urged.
A humorous Christmas verse catalogs a parade of readers and friends whose rhymed names are celebrated. The playful piece toys with festive greetings, encouraging all who find their names in verse to enjoy the season.
A reader recounts donating a son’s eyes after his death and notes the kidney transplant was not yet perfected. The writer calls eye donation a priceless gift money cannot buy and expresses gratitude that someone now has the gift of sight through their loved one. Name withheld by request.
Washington columnists warn of a coming immigration crisis within a decade as millions of Latin Americans seek work in the United States. The report describes migrant labor in Mexican fields, poor camp settlements, and dangerous pesticide exposure amid farm produce shortages in the U S.
John D. Lofton Jr. argues against mandatory retirement for the elderly, challenging Stone's economic and medical rationales. He cites World of Work, Time, AMA, and Social Security implications, noting debates on aging, rights, and productivity without endorsing rigid age limits.
Citizens in Riverside push back against a venereal disease clinic proposed for the city citing safety concerns for youths. Hammond Times notes local residents worry about exposure and seek alternative sites.
The Progress invites signed letters to the editor but limits space to 300 words or fewer. Typewritten letters will receive preference.
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