Zenger Award to Times highlights press freedom
Editorial notes the University of Arizona award to the New York Times for publishing the Pentagon Papers. It defends the paper’s right to inform the public about government actions and secrecy that escalated the Vietnam War, while acknowledging criticism over the documents’ purloining.
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Arizona
John Peter Zenger
New York Times Tonight
University of Arizona
The
Times
Daniel Ellsberg
Supreme Court
Controversy over how to educate exceptional children
In this piece Dr Willard Abraham of Arizona State University surveys eight debated questions about educating exceptional youths. He notes that placement should fit each child and family, challenges assumptions about learning disabilities, class size, and funding, and argues that regular classrooms often include a mix of gifted, disabled, and slow learners who each need tailored support.
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Willard Abraham
Department of Special Education
Arizona State University
Vietnam
Thought on Chairman Mao and China's nuclear tests
A brief critique urging President Nixon to urge Chairman Mao to sign the nuclear test treaty. It warns that ongoing atmospheric detonations raise radiation risks and calls for China to suspend tests as a sign of willingness to cooperate with other nations.
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Nixon
Chairman Mao
China
Mao
Peking
Reduced speed limits for Scottsdale urged in mailbag
A Scottsdale reader advocates slowing traffic to protect pedestrians and drivers. The letter asks the city council to implement lower speed limits, criticize dismissive judges, and urges residents to contact Councilman Herb Drinkwater to support safer streets.
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Scottsdale
Herb Drinkwater
Jane
Knudsen
Progress invites letters to editor with limits
The Progress urges readers to send letters no longer than 400 words and to include name and home address for verification. Typewritten submissions are preferred to aid readability and ensure accurate screening and publication.
Indictment Names Ex-Officials and Chicago Businesswoman
The 19 count indictment names three former state officials who served under Kerner when he was governor and a Chicago businesswoman. Rep. Ford says striking workers should be entitled to welfare benefits and criticizes congressional efforts to bar Strikers from receiving public aid.
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Kerner
Chicago
Washington Star
Ford
Congress
Atlanta Journal
Our Man Hoppe President and the Bombers for Peace
A satirical tale in a fictional country follows the Bombers for Peace and Justice as they pressure a president with hazardous devices and ransom notes. A rival radical right group counters with threats while the nation slides toward chaos before returning to a fragile normalcy.
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Our Man Hoppe
Wonderful
Bombers For Peace & Justice
Jack
Che) Armstrong
National Security Council
For
Liberty & Freedom
Cape Kennedy
Kennedy Center
Mount Kennedy
Commie
Jack Armstrong
White House
Hoover Dam
Hoover Library
Hoover Vacuum
P.S
Cuba
William Buckley
Pearl Bailey Opens Up In TALKING TO MYSELF Review
Jackie Bregman reviews Pearl Bailey’s TALKING TO MYSELF, a 1971 collection of essays. The book blends life experiences with reflections on love, war, fame, and faith, portraying Bailey as a relatable star who speaks directly to readers.
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Pearl Bailey
Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich
Pearlie Mae
Miss Bailey
Redding
Pearl
God
Nixon
Notable Book Titles and Authors List
A compiled list presents ten works with authors: Hailey WHEELS. Blatty THE EXORCIST. Brown BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE. Michener THE DRIFTERS. Stone PASSIONS OF THE MIND. Forsyth DAY OF THE JACKAL. Tryon THE OTHER. Holt SHADOW OF THE LYNX. Howarch PENMARRIC. Piath THE BELL JAR.
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Blatty
Brown
Wounded Knee
Michener
Stone
Forsyth
Tryon
Holt
Shadow OF the Lynx
Howarch
Piath
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Arthur Hoppe
Book Review
Jackie Bregman
Scottsdale Public Library
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Jerry McElfresh
Progress Marshall
W. B
Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earl
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Memb
Arizona Newspapers Association For Greater Public Service
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