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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues citizens should fund government via a graduated income tax and notes loopholes persist after 1969 reforms. It cites Rep. Henry Reuss and says some high earners paid no tax, warning billions lost and higher debt. It calls for tightening the law amid campaign donor pressure.
New York City faces a multi million dollar truck hijacking problem with crooks stealing thousands of similar vehicles. Police now work with fleet owners to mark trucks with aerially visible numbers to aid recovery from helicopters. A Scottsdale firm recently lost a truck. the piece urges Arizona Highway Department to adopt a citywide marking code to improve recovery chances.
In a week of war notes, Viet Cong claim holding at least 18 American prisoners in South Vietnam while U S bombing of the North resumes on a large scale. The piece contrasts pacification limits with Viet Cong governance and notes the stalemate at Paris, plus memorials to Rosy O'Donnell and Douglas MacArthur.
Mary McGrath argues that Golda Meir and Indira Gandhi resemble men in leadership, having followed male models to reach power. She contends they prove women can lead but warn that they were trained by male standards, not true examples of Women’s Lib, leaving the core question unanswered.
The delay in Atty. Gen. John M. Mitchell's resignation stems from White House pressure while a decision on his successor lingers. Potential replacements include L. Patrick Gray, amid opposition to Richard G. Kleindienst. The piece notes federal politics and Chicago Democratic maneuvering as 1972 planning accelerates.
A reader criticizes Scottsdale’s automated trash containers citing repeated breakages and missed pickups. They report lingering odors and litter from spills, urging strict adherence to schedules and improved management to prevent health risks.
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits length to 400 words due to space constraints. Writers are asked to include name and home address for verification, and typewritten submissions will be given preference.
Scientists propose Earth and the Moon are part of a three body system with a tiny quasimoon named Toro. Toro orbits the sun while approaching and receding from Earth, raising questions about capture, stability, and potential collision risks.
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