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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1976
Page
3
A reflective summary notes 1976 was busy though not historic, with improvement in economy and a cautious global mood. It predicts a hopeful 1977 for readers, advertisers, staff, and carriers, while reserving the right to critique pompous or greedy behavior.
The piece argues President Ford's push to end gasoline price controls is futile, will be vetoed by Congress, and will not boost supply. It warns higher prices worsen inflation and unemployment while urging a coordinated energy plan from a new President and Congress.
Demographers report the century’s shift toward rural living as Americans move from cities to countryside in the 1970s. Experts debate whether the trend benefits the nation, noting urban escapes for lifestyle gains but concerns over land use, energy policy, and how regions handle growth.
A playful recap of 1976 highlights and oddities from politics and culture. The piece riffs on Cuban tensions, Vatican mores, Nixon and Ford politics, Hearst conviction, Hughes death, and quips about sex on Capitol Hill. It sketches a chaotic year with pop culture echoes and presidential intrigue.
In late August 1976 Paradise Valley discussed a study on Lincoln Drive four lanes and many residents protested. An opinion poll by the Paradise Valley Homeowners Association showed strong opposition, with a petition drive gathering 26 signatures against while only a few supported or remained undecided.
An Auburn Globe News brief notes a church luncheon as a notable item within local coverage. The report hints at a unusual or puzzling context surrounding the church event.
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