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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1976
Page
3
The piece weighs the nation’s mood and economic signs, noting inflation and unemployment trends, market shifts, and public trust in institutions. It urges balanced judgment, personal responsibility, and civic participation to improve conditions and help others through local and collective actions.
Lawmakers like to attack waste and the NSF as a target for votes. About 14 000 grants were approved last year, some absurd, wasteful, or low value, yet many spurred major breakthroughs. Critics seek top-down review, ignoring outside expert review and the risk of new bureaucracy.
A Scottsdale letter alleges the School District formed a Parent Advisory Committee but clashes arise over elections and appointing two board members. The writer questions why Aaron Rosen and Donald Swanson were named and criticizes Richard Harris for resisting electoral input and apparent gendered assumptions in leadership.
A letter criticizes removing trees for asphalt at Tonalea School. The writer praises bulldozers for eliminating a perceived hazard while lamenting loss of nature and aesthetic beauty. She notes private suburban safety and traffic risks shape her view as a mother.
A reader criticizes Jeff Schubert and Jean Black for not resigning city posts to run, arguing such candidates would face conflicts of interest. The letter recalls resigning as deputy registrar upon filing and urges undated resignations for appointed officials, warning that current conduct is a poor example to voters.
Joe Sikspak jokes about welfare handouts to presidential candidates under a reform act. Paddy at Paddy's Place explains private citizens can donate up to 250 dollars and the government will match, creating incentives for big moochers. The piece mentions George Wallace and Ronald Reagan as examples.
In a Bicentennial year outlook, Harriet Van Horne cautions 1976 may echo 1975’s turmoil with bombs, crises, and scandals yet also offers celebrations. Presidential campaigns, primaries, and Patty Hearst trial test voter trust amid inflation and unemployment, while figures like Carter and Wallace face scrutiny over past ties and governance quality.
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