Edicts Clash Over Sun Devil Stadium and Pro Football
A debate over opening Sun Devil Stadium to professional football draws ASU and the State Board of Regents into opposition. Proponents argue exhibitions boost attendance. ASU fears loss of gate receipts and campus control. Regents briefly shift but back away from commercial ownership, urging stadium control remain with ASU.
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Democrats Fall Short in Energy and Economic Drive
The piece argues that Democratic proposals show generalities rather than specifics and that Congress delays Ford's energy plan. It cites Speaker Albert’s nationally broadcast rebuttal as a stumble, noting he admitted not grasping Ford’s details. The editorial urges disciplined, precise action to win public trust.
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Lead Pollution Debate Faces Judicial and Policy Setbacks
Caltech's Clair Patterson warns lead pollution outpaces past centuries as industry grows. A federal appeals court bars EPA's leaded gasoline ban while CPSC keeps paint lead at .55 percent, prompting calls for stronger Congress action and policy reversals.
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Progress asks letters to editor limited to 350 words
The Progress invites letters to the editor but caps length at 350 words due to space limits. Writers should include name and home address for verification. Typewritten letters receive preference and should be double spaced.
No Raise for Scottsdale Teachers Sparks Community Debate
Dave Thompson argues against teacher pay hikes amid economic strain in Scottsdale. He warns rising salaries burden budgets, risks layoffs, and worsens unemployment and inflation, questioning priorities while students may suffer. He suggests four day weeks elsewhere threaten workers and laments neglect of the unemployed and youths seeking teaching opportunities.
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32 Students Per Class Not That Bad In Scottsdale
Loesie Dekoch Ericson argues against alarm over potential class sizes in Scottsdale for 1975 76 noting the limit could be 32 rather than 799 seen in large universities She urges appreciation of local schooling and community in Scottsdale rather than yearly hand wringing.
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Getty rounds with Dempsey in early boxing days
Teddy Hayes recalls Paul Getty meeting Jack Dempsey in 1915 and sparring with him in 1923 at Saratoga, noting Getty’s skill and caution in the ring. Hayes, a long-time trainer with the Petroleum Division of American Coldiet Corp., calls Getty the only billionaire boxer who never opened a saloon.
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Ford to seek 300 million more military aid for Vietnam
President Ford confirmed he will request an additional 300 million dollars in military aid for South Vietnam. The Arizona Daily Star reports the White House plan aims to bolster Saigon's defense amid ongoing conflict.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress Publisher Details Page
Jonathan Marshall editor and publisher W. B. Doc Wright assistant Pulbtster Jerry McElfresh managing editor The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings by Scottsdale Publishing Inc at 7309 E Earls Dr Scottsdale Arizona 85251 The Progress does not accept responsibility for unsolicited articles and pictures Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Carrier and Motor Route By Mail Arizona rates listed with yearly and monthly prices
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