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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
2
The page argues that the Arizona Constitution requires a general public school system including kindergartens and urges readers to contact legislators. It cites benefits of kindergarten attendance and warns Senate Bill No. 1 risks dying without voter support. It calls for public pressure to enact funding for early education.
NORAD broadcast test error triggered a mistaken Russia attack alert sparking panic and confusion. The incident echoes the 1938 War of the Worlds scare and raises questions about nuclear risk and safeguards in a tense world. No damage occurred and reviews may tighten systems.
Gerry Nagle SEA President argues the Centrex telephone system costs are unclear and funding plans were reversed. He calls for budget details, broader access for negotiators, and a cooperative process to improve communication between teachers and administrators for student needs.
Phyllis S. Charnesky reports on Scottsdale elementary class sizes and the district's student-teacher ratio policies. Data show average loads rising to 34.8 across grades one to eight while enrollment drops about 45, prompting questions about district-wide staffing and budgeting decisions.
Washington UPI report recounts a comical letter from Mike Suhar of Manchester Insurance offering a woodpecker liability policy. The spoof asks quirky questions about tree count bird feeders and family helmets, highlighting absurd insurance coverage fears.
The article compares two types of class size experiments, noting reduced class size alone often lacks impact unless paired with new teaching procedures. It argues teachers seek individualized instruction and parent influence can drive change, while emphasizing the importance of firsthand knowledge and local conditions.
The Committee on Science and Astronautics heard testimony on the Apollo program and humanity’s reach beyond Earth. Historians and space scientists argued space exploration could shift resources and imagination from war to peace while strengthening national survival and economic growth. Dr. Thomas Paine noted 1958 marked America’s bold space commitment and investment.
Inside Washington the Nixon White House fights a plan to abolish the six year old Appalachian Regional Commission. Critics say the move shows a power expansion and risks angering Republicans and undermining Johnson era programs. The issue could force a presidential decision in late summer on extending the commission.
The article notes White House memoranda shaping policy under Nixon, highlighting a shift from Appalachian aid to nationwide regional commissions. Governors from Appalachia pressed for regionalism, supporting revenue sharing, while critics warn of centralized control. Agnew alerted by budget leaks.
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