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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1977
Page
3
The piece questions President Carter's proposed $50 per American to boost the economy, arguing it is limited in impact and may be saved rather than spent. It favors permanent solutions like a guaranteed minimum income, progressive taxation, easier credit for small business, and affordable housing to address root causes.
The piece notes Scottsdale grew from a dusty crossroads to a city of over 80,000 by 1977, creating horrendous zoning and illogical streets. It highlights the elongated shape bounded by Phoenix and the Indian reservation, traffic issues on Scottsdale Road, and proposals like the Brown Avenue extension as a late effort to relieve downtown congestion.
In a response to a December editorial, SRP argues that only part of Palo Verde is essential and that selling unneeded capacity could ease financing and curb future rate hikes. The piece cites demand, efficiency gains, and planned rate increases by 1977 or 1978 as likely inevitabilities.
Dorothy A. Lorant of Greyhound argues the 1974 Boeing study shows intercity buses achieve far higher passenger miles per gallon than Amtrak, with 90 to 162 mpg for buses versus 14 to 64 mpg for rail. She urges balanced transport planning including both modes.
The Progress notes letters to the editor are welcome but space is limited. Submissions should be 900 words or less and must be signed and typewritten for preference consideration.
Edward Flattau reports Gamma researchers urge a shift from mass consumption to a Conserver Society in Canada. The plan includes durable goods, recycling, car rental, higher energy taxes, and pollution charges to curb inflation, unemployment, and resource shortages while debating long-term national strategy.
Washington reports debate over a real coffee shortage versus a manufactured squeeze to raise prices. The State Department allegedly circles profits as foreign aid, Brazil backs exports, and a 1976 market surge follows a 1975 frost. FTC accuses Maxwell House of illegal pricing tactics.
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