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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1972
Page
2
The Scottsdale School District faces impasse in negotiations with teachers and classified workers over how to fund education. While pay remains a factor, the core dispute is the index for automatic raises and the limited tax base. Mediation is urged as the path forward, with calls for revenue reform and a blue ribbon study to find sustainable solutions.
A nostalgic column laments the decline of romantic mail as the Postal Service moves to cancel community names and replace them with numbers. It argues the plan dehumanizes communication and would erase beloved place names like Love Santa Claus Bugtussle and Christ mas, leaving only numeric addresses.
In Ohio, Hubert Humphrey faces a grim path to delegates as union leaders back Muskie over Humphrey. Rep. John Seiberling endorsed Muskie despite threats from Rubber Workers leaders, influenced by Gov. Gilligan. Labor divisions and Gilligan’s clout dilute Humphrey’s strength ahead of the May 2 primary.
The Arizona Republic reports the federal government says Arizona State Department of Education misspent more than $700,000 in Title 1 funds from 1965 to 1969. Officials blame vague guidelines while Dr Shofstall urges resilience against federal control.
A Scottsdale reader from Chicago alleges field manipulation in city elections. He questions Field’s candidacy and accuses him of being a plant, framing the exchange as a critique of apparent political influence. Field replies that they do not use plants and defends local election honesty.
Readers respond to a column on capital punishment with letters arguing for and against the death penalty. They reference executions, victims, and legal questions, noting emotions, safeguards, and calls for prompt justice.
Agnes A. Schaeffer argues the Scottsdale School Board acted rightly by allowing Bible distribution in public schools, asserting it provides answers denied to children and reflects the nation’s “Under God” principle. She expresses support and hopes the decision will stand.
A San Jose Mercury and St Paul Pioneer Press excerpt notes a Minnesota forward fouled Witte as Buckeye attempted a shot. The incident is described as a fragrant foul amid college basketball chatter.
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