Editorial on Dr Clarence Laing harassment and bigotry in East Phoenix
The editorial condemns racial harassment of Dr Clarence Laing and his family in Arcadia with anonymous calls grapefruit thrown and a burned cross. It urges the community to reject bigotry, acknowledge responsibility, and seek neighborly equality amid remaining prejudice questions.
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Clarence Laing
East Phoenix
Scottsdale
Laing
Arcadia
Laings
Dr. Laing
Inflation and wage deals collide with Nixon appeal
The piece questions whether Nixon rhetoric can curb inflation as stock markets stumble and a General Electric strike ends with a 25 percent wage hike over 30 months. It warns ongoing wage and price spirals threaten policy gains and public confidence.
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Nixon
Wall Street
General Electric
White House
Scottsdale officials steer school principal changes amid growth
A letter argues that Scottsdale and its school district have outgrown old methods as six principals are removed. It urges trust in city council and board of education while noting the need for professional approaches, cautioning against emotional backlash and meddling.
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Scottsdale
Board of Education
Odell
Theodore Decker
Georgetown Ghetto Critique Sparks National Debate
A Washington column denounces Georgetown as a failed ghetto reflecting national malaise. The piece calls for federal disaster aid, attacks liberal Democrats, and mocks integration efforts while detailing a lavish dinner party scene and political jibes.
Public concern over irrigation water waste and enforcement
A reader praises coverage of irrigation water waste and urges enforcement of fines for wasting groundwater. The letter notes water running for 48 hours and frequent flow across MacDonald Drive near Saguaro High School, urging authorities to identify responsible parties and uphold laws.
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MacDonald Drive
Saguaro High School
Critics Question Transfers of Six School Principals
A letter from readers questions the transfer of six district principals. Authors argue many claims are exaggerated and urge fact-based defense of leadership, warning against hasty moves that could harm the district’s educational future.
On getting involved in school communication
A civic guide by Philip Strittmatter urges citizen participation to improve school communication in large districts. He proposes local citizen groups meeting at schools with principals and teachers present to discuss programs and feed back to the district, with each area tailoring the plan to local needs.
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Philip Strittmatter
Thinking men giving up cigarets
In New York a Public Health Service and National Clearinghouse report finds many smokers want to quit or cut down, but few act. It outlines six smoker types from positive-pleasure users to psychologically addictive smokers and argues informed reflection aids change.
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New York
U. S. Public’ Health Service
National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health
National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Association
The
Clearinghouse
Daniel
Horn
Silvan S. ‘Tomkins
Rutgers University
National Clearinghouse
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