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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
2
The Scottsdale primary campaign stands out for lively debate and genuine issues. Voters should remember traffic zoning and city hall PR as key topics, while disputes over Waste Inc. and the fire department require resolution and a clean finish.
A group of congressmen proposes a constitutional ban on busing to solve school inequities. They argue it should be a last resort, favoring alternatives like helping inner city families move to better neighborhoods and open school attendance programs to improve education without constitutional changes.
In a Washington session President Nixon forges a path with conservative lawmakers as Rep. James G. O'Hara quietly refines a moderate anti-busing constitutional amendment. The move signals Nixon’s early lead over Democratic rivals on public sentiment against forced school desegregation.
The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 400 words and to include their name and home address for verification. Preference is given to typewritten letters.
A 1972 Arizona history book for youths by Dorothy Robinson covers first non Indians in Arizona, ranchers, Spanish missionaries, explorers, Indian tribes, mining, ranching, farming and state today. It includes chapters on government, rich teacher aids, glossaries, maps, charts, calendars, city statistics, bibliography and learning experiences.
A Scottsdale candidate responds to M A Mitchell's Feb letter in The Mailbag denying being a plant or patsy for any group. He stresses community concern, age and experience, and vows to prove his independence and commitment if elected.
A reader defends public works director Marc Straiger against political attacks. The letter praises his dedication to Scottsdale, questions replacement ideas, and commends Mayor Tims and the council while urging protection from alleged dirty politics.
Roman Manharot of 8221 E Garfield reports repeated sanitation failures in Scottsdale. After calling the Department of Sanitation, he was told the river cannot send a crew to collect waste, leaving broken bottles and jars in driveways where children could be harmed.
On East Chaparral Road a motorist hit unmarked boxes holding eight crates each, scattering fruit and debris over a large area. Police and Maricopa County Sheriff John Mummert coordinated cleanup and ensured the broker cleared the street.
Environmental Action, Inc., a Washington lobby group, seeks about $10,000 to cover office expenses and operations for the next few months. The organization coordinates with groups like the Sierra Club and Audubon Society to advance environmental protection and supports causes such as clean air, mass transit, and water pollution controls.
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