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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues over Arizona water control between rural agricultural and urban interests. It critiques H. R. 3 for creating rural dominance, lacking clear human and domestic priorities, and questions municipal rights to contract and approve treatment projects without state oversight. It urges amendments to protect urban needs.
The annual Arabian Horse Show near Scottsdale attracts breeders and trainers from across the nation. It features champion Arabians in varied classes and showcases jumpers, costumes, carriages, and expert training. Organizers prepared about 300 portable barns to house visiting horses, highlighting months of advance planning.
Joseph Stocker of the Arizona Education Association argues against John Birch MOTOREDE and Ann McClain of Tulare California. He cites a Gannett Washington report clarifying misquotes about proposed foster homes for two and three year olds and condemns distortions of sex education materials as propaganda.
The House of Representatives approved President Nixon's plan to enlarge the White House police force from 250 to 850 and extend its jurisdiction to embassy sites in Washington. The move aims to improve security for foreign missions amid prevalent crime targeting embassies and staff. The foreign diplomatic corps has sought increased protection to boost relations.
Nixon budget sparks a satirical push by the League to Bring Back the Low Mood. The group envisions widespread nostalgia with tax cuts, cheap bread, and a volunteer army, while debating White House reception and the idea’s timing.
Washington sources report U.S. Navy analyst Charles Dibona faced scrutiny over his stance for an all volunteer army and possible conflicts with Capitol Hill. Critics question his suitability given ties to manpower analysis contracts and Rhodes scholarship background. The Hershey era ends February 15, with Dibona as potential successor.
Irish activist Bernadette Devlin fights a six month sentence for Ulster riots and recalls a friend’s assassination suggestion. President Nixon attacks crime in his State of the Union, noting Capitol residents fear nightly walks. Pan Am’s 747 set records, then a 352 passenger Young American engine trouble. replacement 747 sent to London. U Thant invites humanitarian action at the United Nations.
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