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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1974

Page

2

Keeping it cozy in Congress on small business and committees

The piece notes several House committees including a beauty shop and a parking committee and warns that abolishing the select Committee on Small Business would erase a critical voice for entrepreneurs. It argues small business faces big competitors, heavy regulation, and a risk of a more controlled economy if it declines.

House of Representatives House Congress Capitol Select Committee On Committees Select Committee United States

Scottsdale’s Old Church as Historic Museum Site

The article notes Scottsdale’s short history and honors preservation efforts. It proposes converting the old Brown Avenue church, the oldest surviving structure, into a historical museum tied to the nation’s bicentennial, leveraging its location near the civic mall.

Brown Avenue Second Street Civic Mall

Energy and environment linked in power shortage debate

A column argues energy policy and ecological health are inseparable. It warns rollback of environmental safeguards to boost oil refining and mining will damage estuaries, grazing lands, and renewable energy systems, urging efficient, environmentally mindful solutions.

Nixon Oil Company Ben Wattenberg Time Magazine United States Appalachia Montana Wyoming North Dakota Plains Northern Plains Environmental Policy Center Joel Schatz Oregon Tom McCall Schatz

Saving or Spending Woofie and Liss Debate a Windfall

Woofie and his wife Liss argue over how to use a $1000 inheritance from Uncle Twombley. They weigh paying debts versus saving to avoid recession, risking inflation and unemployment, with each option exposing they may end up poorer or wealthier yet unable to buy desired goods.

Woofie Tweeter Twombley Woofie Liss Uncle Twombley

Solar energy debate and Space Committee hearings referenced

The letter notes Nixon’s State of the Union focus on solar energy with about $50 million proposed for solar study and power. It cites Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee hearings on solar satellites, aiming to generate up to 20 000 megawatts of electricity using orbiting satellites, potentially powering major cities, and credits the University of Arizona and Drs Meinel for their roles.

Nixon Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee United States University of Arizona Drs. Meinel

Mayor’s shift on state control of streets draws questions

Rudy Campbell writes questioning Mayor Tims and the city’s past opposition to state takeovers. He cites Arizona Highway Department plans and Phoenix transportation debates from years ago, noting taxpayer costs and shifts in route choices like Brenda Cutoff and Papago East.

Tims Arizona Highway Department Highway Department Bell Road Pima Shea Boulevard Black Canyon Durango City of Phoenix McDowell Papago State Highway Department Scottsdale Papago East

Refuse disposal tips on handling garbage bags

In a Scottsdale letter Mrs. Sara Bartram argues proper bagging prevents messes from garbage collection. She contrasts bagged trash with loose waste in pails and praises trash crew, noting her six year old can squash and fold bags to keep streets clean. She fears returning to battered cans.

Deaton Godzilla Sara Bartram Scottsdale

Marshal publisher . W. B. Doc Wright Assistant Publisher

The notice identifies W. B. Doc Wright as an assistant publisher in a marshal affiliated publication. It confirms Wright’s role and ties to the publisher, outlining duties and office connection.

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