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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1977
Page
3
The article questions a bill by Rep. James Cooper to limit operations and maintenance budget increases to six percent, backed by Rep. James Skelly. It argues the cap risks educational quality and calls for concrete proposals on where to cut and how to improve schools.
Narrative reflects on laughter as a civic virtue highlighted by President Carter and historical eras. It argues humor sustains morale during economic strain, violence, and crises, noting laughter helps put troubles in perspective and fosters unity and resilience.
Harriet Van Horne weighs Carter's early weeks, praising his integrity and humility while noting skepticism from both left and right. She highlights his pardons for Vietnam draft resisters, aims to disarm nuclear fears, and a practical 65 degree thermostat proposal as signs of a hard nosed pragmatist president.
A letter from Charles Montouth argues for a national rail system to supplement buses and highways. He notes energy efficiency, potential profitability with auto-train ideas, and higher ridership when new equipment arrives. He cites Arizona routes and a toll free reservation service as signs of progress.
A constituent recounts a telephone call with State Rep Bill Rigel of District 28. The caller says Rigel cut him off and asked irrelevant questions about age education and occupation. The caller notes Rigel claimed he had no time to talk to someone who stammers and stutters.
Washington report details White House pressure to quash a 1974 Nixon tax return audit. IRS pursued the audit despite intervention, with negligence as the charged outcome and a potential fraud penalty avoided. George Shultz and Donald Alexander resisted White House influence.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress trade issue lists staff roles editor publisher and department heads. It notes publication Monday through Saturday evenings, by Scottsdale Publishing Inc, address in Scottsdale Arizona, and rates for mail subscriptions. It also records circulation metrics from Audit Bureau of Circulation and general notice about responsibility for content.
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