Editorial on Scottsdale growth and planning deliberations
In a Mailbag piece reader J E Hensley urges limits on land sprawl and questions if officials listen. The editorial notes Brookings survey findings on rapid growth, calls for a strong public voice at hearings, and cites possible zoning liberalization or restriction to prevent Los Angeles style sprawl and strain on water, traffic, and sewage.
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J. E. Hensley
Hensley
Scottsdale
Brookings
Council
Planning Commission
Los Angeles
Phoenix urged to fix deadly Camelback Road intersection
The letter cites three serious crashes at Camelback Road and 44th Street since January 1 and accuses the City of Phoenix of inaction. It calls for reduced speed limits and left turn signals, and notes broken glass as mute evidence. It contrasts Phoenix with Scottsdale’s tow truck clean up rule.
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Phoenix
Camelback Road
44Th Street
Scottsdale
Homecoming of POWs prompts reflections on war’s cost
The POW release at Clark Air Base sparked joyous scenes and tears as families rejoiced. Critics question the White House PR and the true costs for veterans, noting unemployment, addiction, and long-term trauma among returning servicemen. Captain Max Cleland’s Khe Sanh injuries underscore enduring doubts about the war’s value.
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Clark Air Force Base
White House
Hanoi
Vietnam
Holt, Rinehart
Murray Polnar
Khe Sanh
The Zug Crisis A Satirical Take On World Money Powers
A satirical account describes Alfred Gnome founding the Republic of Zug to fix the world’s currency imbalances. Zug overvalues its shlock, buys but cannot sell abroad, amasses vast wealth, and prompts global economic irony with bankers and leaders praising the act. The piece ends with Gnome’s quip about meaning in international finance.
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Republic of
Zug
Nixon
U.S
Alfred J.gnome
Gnome
Gnomes of
Zurich
World Bank
Republic
President Gnome
Letters to the editor limited to fifty words
The Progress notes space constraints for letters to the editor and asks writers to keep submissions within 50 words. Readers should include their name and home address for verification, and typed letters will be preferred for publication.
Public concerns over flood plain development near Saguaro High
J E Hensley of Scottsdale objects to townhouse construction within the Indian Bend Flood Plain near Saguaro High School. He notes crowded schools, higher taxes, and calls for policy change to curb land exploitation by developers and oppose flood-prone building.
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Saguaro High School
Indian Bend
Indian Bend Flood Plain
J. E. Hensley
Scottsdale
Public pools and programs praised by resident
Mrs J Oberritter thanks progress for public aquatic options near Chaparral Park after moving from Chicago. She recalls paying 3 dollars per child for 10 Red Cross lessons at Municipal Pool and plans to enroll again, highlighting contrast with prior lack of pools in northwest Cay area.
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Cay
Red Cross
Municipal Pool
Park District
Chicago
Chaparral Park
J. Oberritter
Scottsdale
Proud to be American as POWs return home
The author reflects gratitude for POWs returning to freedom, honoring Air Force Major Wally Newcomb held since 1967, support for Radio Free Asia, and President Nixon's pursuit of peace with honor amid editorial criticism. The note signs as Mrs. David Alspach Paradise Valley.
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Stars and Stripes
Col
Robinson Rigner
Clark Air Force Base
Ave
White House
Nixon
Air Force
Wally Newcomb
Radio Free Asia
David Alspach
Paradise Valley
FTC ad claims program slow to reach consumers
Washington officials say the FTC verification rules have limited impact on buyers so far. Firms across industries submitted substantiations, but regional offices report minimal walk-in access and consumer groups urge better analysis and public access. More data requests and potential complaints are expected, with revised layman summaries to aid understanding.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Gerald J. Thain
Consumer Protection Bureau
Thain
Consumer's Union
Mark Silbergeld
Consumer's Union Washington
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