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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1974
Page
3
The piece recalls a dismal year with a disgraced president and a guilty vice president. It notes inflation, unemployment, hunger, and war tensions, calling for renewed leadership in 1975 while urging optimism and resilience for readers and advertisers.
A Parkrose Oregon program uses a Contemporary Life course pairing students as couples to tackle realistic marital issues. They budget search for housing insurance birth control and child rearing while facing hypothetical home buying. The aim is to prepare for marriage and reduce impulsive unions.
Harriet Van Horne argues 1970s public distrust peaked as CIA and FBI surveillance comes to light. She praises the 93rd Congress for reforms, notes Watergate revelations, and warns that the spy mentality may be incurable even as truth strengthens civil liberties.
The piece humorously critiques US monetary policy from FDR to Nixon and Ford, arguing the shift from gold backing to fiat currency undermines value. It notes rising concerns over selling gold reserves, foreign demand, and the idea of treating gold as a mere commodity, warning of systemic risk.
Hamilton Wright Jr urges Arizona media to promote fundraising for Prescott College as it faces a real crisis from past fiscal and administrative mismanagement. He cites a 93,000 moratorium donation and a 20,000 pledge to operate if the school reopens by January 20, with funds to be held in trust until an advisory committee approves spending.
The Progress asks letters to the editor be limited to 350 words due to space constraints and require writers to include name and home address for verification if needed. The notice outlines justification and verification safeguards for readers wishing to contribute opinions.
Parents-Teachers Association oversees students at school in Newark with lunch costs set at $30 per child, a detail reported by the Newark Star-Ledger. The note references a Sacramento Bee article mentioning a death in connection with the event.
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