Paradise Valley voters show strong interest in local government
Editorial notes Paradise Valley with about 10,000 residents sees 19 nominating petitions for seven council seats in the February primary. Phoenix, by contrast, with over 700,000 residents, had eight official candidates and write-ins. The piece argues strong citizen engagement in Paradise Valley versus low turnout and limited choices in Phoenix, citing political dominance and lack of opposition as factors.
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Paradise Valley
Phoenix
Charter
Gary Peter Klahr
Daniel Zapien
Christmas Postscript Voices Gratitude and Reflections
The piece thanks firemen police hospital staff and others who worked on Christmas day and notes residents cooperated by lowering outside lights. It contrasts with big displays, mentions living trees rising in popularity and card sales, with a critical take on corporate greetings and hopes for lasting seasonal spirit.
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Santa Claus
Valley
Ford Vice Presidency Roiled by Mixed Environmental Record
The piece surveys Gerald Ford’s environmental voting history, noting opposition to water pollution funding and the 1972 Clean Water Act amendments while highlighting local Michigan projects and some supportive actions. It contrasts political allies with environmentalists and questions future shifts in public opinion.
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Gerald Ford
R-Mich
United States
House of Representatives
Ford
Grand Rapids
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Alaska
League of Conservation Voters
LCV
Michigan
Gerry Ford
John Dingell
William D. Ford
Don Riegle
South Haven
Mich
Nixon
White House
Michigan State University
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Grand River
Lewis Drain
The
Sierra Club
Western Michigan
Tom
Southern filibusters block two bills in Senate
In Washington, Sen James Allen blocks a multimillion dollar plan to finance presidential elections while Sen Jesse Helms delays S 2686 a bill to create a Legal Services Corporation The debate centers on federal funding for legal aid and its impact on constitutional checks and balances The piece cites past cases in St Louis and individuals linked to legal aid programs to frame the controversy
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John D. Lofton Jr
Washington
James Allen
D-Ala
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Sen. Helms
Helms
St. Louis
Warren Hearnes
Don’t Blame Nixon Blame Kennedy Says Omaha Reader
A reader from Omaha argues in strong terms that Harriet Van Horne and others misplace blame for the energy crisis and Vietnam. The letter defends Nixon, accuses Democrats of historic misdeeds, and urges judgment of journalists and politicians alike.
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Harriet van Horne
Nixon
Edward
LBJ
Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Ralph Nader
Let us love in action as scripture calls us
A concise exhortation urges true Christian love through deeds rather than words. It references 1 John 3 17 18 and questions how love remains if one aids a brother in need yet refuses help.
Bike path proposed from Paradise Valley Farms to Chaparral High School
A local resident urges a new bike path linking Paradise Valley Farms to Chaparral High School to aid students in a busless area. The idea proposes safer routes to improve school access for teens.
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Paradise Valley Farms
Chaparral High School
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