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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues that Arizona lawmakers must enact election and lobbying reforms to restore public trust. It cites Washington State Supreme Court support for financial disclosures and strict lobbyist reporting, urges pre election disclosure of campaign expenses and large donations, and applies these reforms to all candidates and lobbyists.
The article notes many workers lose pension rights when firms fail or change jobs. A Senate bill would insure plans and guarantee benefits after a minimum tenure, but the House did not advance it. Some 30 million lack protection and the measure is again set for consideration.
Cleveland mayor Ralph Perk urges Gov. Gilligan to withdraw Howard Metzenbaum's Senate appointment amid IRS tax dispute. The governor and Metzenbaum supporters defend the action, noting no final ruling and asserting public trust concerns. The New York Times editorial on Dinkins’ tax troubles amid the Metzenbaum case is referenced.
A reader denounces energy shortages impacting schools yet notes athletic programs remain active. Field trips for academics and arts are canceled, while interscholastic sports and college travels continue despite fuel restrictions. The piece argues education should broaden beyond athletic access.
In a humorous pastiche, Arthur Hoppe portrays the nation alarmed by a hijack of President by a phony airline, ransom demanded by Al J. Fatah, and the political maneuvering in Congress as Kissinger negotiates a bizarre bargain. The spoof blends satire on energy policy, politics, and public fear with outlandish items like trading stamps and steak knives.
A crash on December 5 at 86th Street and East Plaza, Scottsdale, left a woman grateful for a stranger who brought blankets, called the husband, notified the tutoring site, summoned a nearby nurse, and rode to the hospital. The writer hopes the helper or someone who knows her sees the letter and knows the thanks are heartfelt.
Reader commends the addition of Morrie Turner’s Wee Pals to the comics page. The strip’s cheerful characters are described as a daily bright spot and good taste.
The Progress urges readers to keep letters under 350 words due to space constraints. Writers should include name and home address for verification, and typewritten submissions are preferred and should be double spaced.
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