Scottsdale Park Land Dilemma Faces 70 Acre Sale
Five years after the Fowler McCormick donation of 100 acres, Scottsdale ponders selling 70 acres to ease budget gaps. The parcel lies in Paradise Valley and may breach donor terms reverting to heirs if not used as a park. Critics warn it sets risky precedent and shelved McDowell Mountain Park goals.
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Fowler McCormick
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley
McDowell Mountain Park
Phoenix
Tax reform threatens charitable and religious groups
The piece warns that Congress considers ending tax deductions for charitable gifts and religious contributions, risking reduced donations, financial strain, and possible closures. It argues private charity fills unmet needs and religious bodies rely on donations within church state separation.
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Congress
Church plans Miller as CIA staff director sparks GOP alarm
Senate Church intends to name William G. Miller, a veteran staffer with a revisionist stance on the cold war, as staff director for the CIA probe, triggering White House concern and Republican unease. Miller has opposed covert operations and aligned with the New Left on policy.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Senate
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Frank Church
Idaho
John Tower
Texas
Church
Tower
William G. Miller
Miller
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Cabal
Senate subcommittee caps State Department bombing probe
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee released a 29 page transcript detailing the investigation into the State Department bombing. Star witness Robert James Short credited the Weatherman Underground with the attack and the hearing ran from 12 05 to 12 15 p m in Room 424 Dirksen Building.
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Steve Gerstel
Washington
UPI
FBI
CIA
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
State Department
Weatherman
Dirksen Senate
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
JG. Sourwine
Robert James Short
Short
Sourwine
Thurmond
CAP vote sparks letters from Phoenix readers
Marie Hackert argues CAP threatens water storage and river ecology, warning Orme Dam could flood Fort McDowell lands and Bald Eagle habitat while salinity from mixed Colorado River water risks the Salt and Verde supplies. She critiques pro CAP advocates as self serving and urges a public vote.
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Orme
Verde
Fort McDowell Indian Reservation
Saguaro Lake
Kitchel Family Thanks Helpers After Indian School Road Crash
The Kitchel family expresses sincere appreciation for aid at the Jan 6 motorcycle car crash on Indian School Road and special thanks to Officer Bruce Van Dine. A Good Samaritan who covered Jon with a shawl is asked to contact the Progress office.
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Indian School Road
Bruce van Dine
Jon
Progress Office
IBM Executive Mag Card Ad Calls for Accuracy Over Speed
Classified note quotes the Boston Globe praising the IBM Executive Mag Card typewriter for accuracy over speed. It highlights the machine as a practical office tool for precise typing and reliable performance.
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IBM Executive
Boston Globe
Arcadia High Pedestrian Safety Call to Action in Phoenix
Peter K. Shields urges City of Phoenix Traffic Engineering and the Arcadia High District to build a chain link fence along the south side of Indian School to push pedestrians to crosswalks. He cites prior efforts and a fatal cement truck accident near Camelback 44th Street and requests decisive action.
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City of Phoenix
Arcadia High
Charles Haley
44Th Street
Haley
Phoenix
Phoenix Union
7Th Street
Newspaper masthead with editors and dates
The 1975 masthead lists Jonathan Marshall as editor and publisher W B Doc Wright as assistant publisher and Jerry McElfresh as managing editor with annual salaries noted. The issue is volume XIV number 305 dated February 14, 1975.
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Jonathan Marshall
W. B
Doc’ Wright
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Republican Party
Bill Brock
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Cap
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EPA
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Jerry McElfresh
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