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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1970
Page
2
Paradise Valley residents defend zoning after town council rejects a lower density rezoning request for Camelback Country Club Estates. Developers sought reduced density but faced overwhelming local opposition and a reaffirmed commitment to the town’s community standards.
The speaker defends large lot living and open space protection, noting scarce areas for low-density housing in the metropolitan region. They commend the council for upholding the right to live on large lots and insist zoning should preserve this choice for residents who desire it.
The Scottsdale library volunteer group formed to back a new city library and improve services. It helped pass the bond, raised funds for books equipment and displays, and upon closing its books turned over more than 7000 dollars to the library. The community acknowledges their valued service.
A Tempe writer argues that democratic schools rely on community engagement, not just elected boards. Apathy and fear among teachers and residents empower boards to act autocratically, suppressing dissent and stifling accountability. The author claims personal courage against the prevailing climate of intimidation.
A reader argues against higher teacher salaries claiming teachers are well compensated, noting their conservative lifestyle and summer breaks. They advocate continuing long hours and graduate work without large raises, insisting a $30 yearly raise suffices.
A Scottsdale reader criticizes city council candidates for evading the density issue tied to Thomas Road zoning. The letter argues the real problem is county zoning and urges collaboration with council and developers to seek density concessions while addressing zoning gaps. The writer commends Caywood and Hink for honesty and resisting appealing rhetoric.
A spoof interview from The Anti-Chinese Ballistic Missile Works in Sheboygan mocks a proposed missile program. Chairman Mordred Kruppe touts new and old designs, claims evolving costs, and lampoons public acceptance while noting the same underlying concept and photos.
Keith Chittenden 51 lists three horses for jury service in a farm stable in Kingsnorth. The list includes Colonel Rufus Shotover, a horse, as a juror amid Home Office caution about forms. The tale mirrors a Florida jury pool where jurors reportedly could not read or write.
Local fiscal experts fault the balanced budget view in Nixon’s latest budget. They note a projected July 1 deficit of over 7 billion offset by more than 8.5 billion in trust funds while warning the unified budget hides the full debt rise and possible political maneuvering behind the numbers.
Mary McGrath laments women acting as social directors on a cruise ship. They draft weekend chore lists to preempt unplanned time, forcing kids into lessons and endless tasks. The plan yields exhaustion, frayed nerves, and resistance from children toward arts and housework.
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