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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1973
Page
2
The editorial recounts a local study showing a five to one ratio of good to bad news. It notes only four minor crime related items in a day, 87 other items, and no major crime or violence on page one in a month while highlighting plentiful coverage of scouts, schools, sports, clubs, and government.
The new budget abolishes the Subversive Activities Control Board, once a relic of the anti communist era. Five members earned about 36 thousand dollars annually for little work, costing nearly 400 thousand dollars yearly with staff. The piece argues many obsolete boards remain and suggests a review board to save millions.
The piece notes POWs speak of faith and resilience, while Viet Cong control remains strong in parts of South Vietnam. It describes VC infrastructure, extortion, tax levies on Saigon, and occasional cooperation with oil firms and cement plants. It warns of continued double government rules and missing soldiers being pursued after the war.
Behind the scenes diplomacy pressured Tokyo to float the yen as the United States devalued the dollar. Officials say the move aims to nudge Japan to revalue its currency while signaling Congress to grant the President broader tariff authority in future trade talks.
A reader from Idaho Falls writes that Arizona showed unpatriotic behavior during a Scottsdale parade. The letter praises those who stood and honored the flag, contrasts with others who did not remove hats, and expresses love for the nation and its freedoms.
A Scottsdale resident laments repeated theft of an American flag that had flown over Washington and vandalism to a flagpole. Neighbors also report damaged and stolen mailboxes, urging schools and parents to teach respect and build character.
Dr Donald O. Presser leads the Committee to End Colds and Flu urging expanded funding. He argues U S losses from illness and absenteeism reach billions yearly and asks readers to write their congressman and President Nixon to boost appropriations for this effort.
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