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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1975
Page
3
Representative James Skelly, chair of the Legislature's Commerce Committee, blocks the Equal Rights Amendment from his committee agenda. Critics call this a one man dictatorship that thwarts democratic process and stalls the measure from reaching the House floor.
A Pittsburgh Press piece condemns an Air Force oriented trip for 18 congressional aides. The four day in California and Las Vegas cost transportation and meals to be covered by the Air Force. It notes renewed after energy crisis and criticizes defense contractors hosting.
A reader writes that chronic parking shortages and high decals forced his daughter to leave Arizona State University. He cites denied on campus housing, mounting fines, and demand that the university provide space or halt decal sales. He asks the Board of Regents to address the policy.
A letter lauds Senator Stephen Davis and his Beverage Container Bill as a path to recycling riches while arguing for the protection of litter lovers. The author cites Geoffrey Platts and calls for public support to back new legislation benefiting curbside recyclers and fund worthy causes.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings by Scottsdale Publishing Inc. at 7302 E Earli Jr Scottsdale AZ 85251. It lists contact number 947-7544 and notes nonsolicitation of articles. Subscription rates shown include 5 weeks $5.85, 2.10 and 2.20 monthly mail rates with annual pricing.
Reader notes discuss scarce parking near ASU facilities for pickups and seminars. They cite restrictive zones and tickets, residents parking by visitors, and fines up to and beyond $2 per offense. Accumulated over years, fees deter students and waste fuel.
Linda Bush of Phoenix questions when Congress restricted nickels and dimes as legal tender. She notes a traffic ticket dispute, compares petty jail risk to lenient handling of theft and murder, and expresses frustration with officials.
In Arcadia High area Mr. George Haley, Phoenix traffic engineer, argues that arbitrary low school speed limits do not improve safety and instead turn more drivers into violators. The reader asks why limits aren’t removed to reduce crime, challenging the logic.
In a candid NBC interview, President Ford faces a pointed question about being seen as a dunce. He replies, “It doesn’t bother me,” noting his high academic achievements and secure self-respect. The piece praises his simple decency, self-awareness, and tempered approach to policy debates while previewing ongoing Middle East and Vietnam discussions.
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