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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1977
Page
3
Lean legislators once praised for frontier thrift face a pay rise. Arizona history notes two failed ballot measures, each stopping a raise from 6 000 dollars. A new bill seeks state salary hikes to lure top minds, with critics calling 6 000 absurd for responsible service.
Column argues Mugabe's September Lusaka speech signaled black aim to reject Kissinger plan and resist Geneva proposals. It contends Smith bore blame for Geneva failure while Mugabe and Soviet-backed allies pressured for power. It also cites Ford's Angola warning and U.S. limited options amid southern Africa tensions.
Opinion warns that building homes under takeoff patterns at Williams, Marine Air Base Yuma, and Luke Air Force Base risks accidents and shifts blame away from developers and state leaders. Authors argue bases fuel state economy and should not be driven out by growth pressures.
A letter calls Paradise Valley officials to listen to residents opposing Lincoln Drive four-lane expansion. The writer cites mayoral action with Maricopa County two days before a public hearing, questions safety, and urges turnout for the February 24 meeting, warning of recall.
The letter accuses banks of trapping retirees by steering Social Security checks into accounts and charging a $3 monthly penalty for failing to maintain a $200 minimum balance. It cites Continental Bank in Chicago offering free checking for seniors over 65 with no minimum balance and no withdrawal worries, contrasting with current banking practices.
A reader argues for stricter gun control while allowing police and related professionals to carry firearms. The writer believes only these groups should be trusted with guns given today’s environment and urges public familiarity with such views. The note presents a personal stance and calls for wider disclosure of similar opinions.
The Progress invites signed letters to the editor limited to 300 words. Typed letters preferred for readability. Writers are encouraged to share clear opinions and be concise to fit space constraints.
Washington insiders report President Carter plans to push energy supply first to heat homes and run factories, then finance it with stimulus. Officials warn price controls may fail, urging market-driven exploration while noting rising imported oil dependence and a looming natural gas shortage.
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