Editorial Post Mortem on Scottsdale Primary Election
The Scottsdale primary elected Heinz Hink and Herb Drinkwater to the council with over half the votes, avoiding a runoff. Third seat contenders are Billie Gentry Leonard Johnson and Joe Strickler. turnout was only 4,032 votes, prompting questions about voter engagement and the election system.
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Scottsdale
Heinz Hink
Herb Drinkwater
Hink
Drinkwater
Billie
Warren) Gentry
Leonard Johnson
Joe Strickler
Garbage to crude oil: new reclamation process?
Scientists claim a practical method to convert garbage into crude oil by compacting waste, injecting carbon monoxide, and applying high heat and pressure. If scalable it could cut landfill use, reduce incineration and pollution, and improve litter control while offering potential economic benefits.
Letters show impact of student editorials on Scottsdale
A reader thanks the Scottsdale Daily Progress for publishing students letters to the editor. He notes the publication created pride among students, boosted interest in more writing, and underscored practical value of composition skills. He cites strengthened community identification aiding school and town improvements.
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Akron
Peoria
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Scottsdale
Hospital incident labeled showmanship prompts reader critique
Scottsdale residents criticize Mr. Lou Witzeman of the Rural Fire Dept for a staged fire drill at the new Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. They question the need for public displays and suggest hospital staff should detect fires without outside theatrics.
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Lou Witzeman
Rural Fire Dept
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital
City of
Scotts
Smoking and ads spark calls for stronger warnings in Congress
Lighter side column notes fresh congressional pressure for warning labels on smoking and its alleged cancer risk to dogs. It humorously envisions other ads, from soft drinks to cars and beer, adopting the Godfrey principle to reveal societal flaws and pollution concerns.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Student power and school communication plans
In this third on school communication Philip Strittmatter argues for regular, district wide two way communication with students through student councils. Observers at faculty meetings and regular updates from administrators would inform student officers and help teach democracy through practical experience.
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Philip Strittmatter
Board of Education
Volunteers In Cuba Sugar Harvest Cost U S $272 Each
Tampa Tribune notes U S volunteers cost Castro $272 each while the cane value was $83, predicting a net loss of $189 per worker for 216 volunteers, totaling $40 824. The article suggests CIA may see these volunteers as economic subverters.
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U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
Tampa
Fla
Tribune
Pompidou snub risk as New York hosts French president
Mayor John Lindsay refuses to receive Georges Pompidou during his Washington state visit. The piece contrasts Pompidou's stature and coalition leadership with the Mayor's stance amid Cold War tensions and a sweeping U.S. budget report.
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Georges Pompidou
New York
Washington
M. Pompidou
Coalition
Rothschild
Charles de Gaulle
Pompidou
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