Gifts We'd Like to Give Editorial Satire
An editorial lists ideal year end gifts for public figures and groups in Arizona. It favors ecology talk for Gov Williams, stable school budgets for Scottsdale, flood fixes for Indian Bend Wash, campaign ideas for Mel Appling, copper production without pollution for Sen Fannin, open minded transit planning, a return to crew cuts, a hospital expansion, tourism boosts, extra park land funds, parking solutions, and traffic relief on Scottsdale Road, ending with wishes of health and peace for readers and residents.
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Jack Williams
Arizona
Scottsdale
Bud Tims
Indian Bend Wash
Mel
Paul Fannin
Stottsdale Memorial Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Collins
Parks and Recreation
L.B. Spacewater
Scottsdale Road
Danger on Lafayette Boulevard Averts Night Bicycle Incident
A night drive on Lafayette Boulevard nearly hit two boys riding bikes without lights or reflectors. The writer warns of dark street danger and urges parents to require bike reflectors, noting a later report of a child struck elsewhere with an unlit bike.
Dollar devaluation and cosmic events in On The Line
Bob Considine reflects on the dollar’s slide from rising prices to a broader economic shift. He threads in coinage history and global currencies, then pivots to the Crab Nebula explosion noted in 1054 A.D., linking it to future wage and price controls as Phase II looms.
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Aleutian
United States
Europe
Earth
Individualized education for every child urged
Dr. Willard Abraham argues for an individualized approach in schools and families. He says programs must adapt to each child's unique interests and needs, using flexible goals, computer aided instruction, and paced progress, recognizing differing environments and heredity.
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No. 1
Macrobiotic Diet Sparks Letter to the Editor Debate
A reader critiques macrobiotics and grain based diets, contrasting them with organic foods and beef meals as a social commentary. The writer muses about aging, generational differences, and global dietary influences while defending traditional fare. The Progress invites letters up to 400 words with name and address for verification.
Honk If You Love Jesus Sticker Praised by Reader
Joy Maclean of Scottsdale responds to a bumper sticker message in the mailbag column. She says she honks to show love for Jesus and enjoys the shared smiles and silent praise on the road. She also notes silent prayer is beautiful and not noise pollution.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Upper
Nile
Central
West Africa
Santa Cruz
California
British Columbia
New Guinea
Fiji
Caroline Islands
Jesus
Joy Maclean
Scottsdale
Strict pot penalties favored by Sir not Miss Bates
The speaker argues for severe penalties for marijuana offenses, insisting marijuana is illegal in any amount and that even a single possession should warrant punishment equal to a dealer, claiming individuals control their own lives and should face consequences.
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Lafayette Boulevard
Bob Considine
New York
Lee
Appomattox
Giants
Dodgers
Subway
Toots Shor
Henry II
Thunderbird
Willard Abraham
Department of Special Education
Arizona State University
Danny Kaye
Abraham
G. Bernard Shaw
Hamburg
Jerry McElfresh
W. B
Doc” Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earil Dr
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Neve Peaciation
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