Mohave area overcrowding prompts call for new classrooms
Editorial notes Mohave School area faces crowded classrooms as population grows faster than other regions. It says halting Hallcraft Homes won’t stop growth and urges more classrooms, land donation by builders, and voter approval of new construction to ease strain without penalizing developers.
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Arizona chooses loud yellow license plates in 1969
The article critiques Arizona license plates, noting 1969 plates are black on yellow for readability and law enforcement. It suggests other colors like blue, turquoise, or orange could better reflect the state, but laments the eventual adoption of a dull yellow system.
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Agnew Latin America role unsettles Latin diplomats
Vice President elect Spiro Agnew’s assignment to Latin American affairs alarms diplomats who question his commitment and readiness. Galo Plaza, OAS secretary-general, notes Agnew’s strong questions and listening skills but skepticism remains about time devotion and expertise.
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Traffic concerns at Mockingbird and Drive intersection
Parker Jones of Scottsdale argues traffic warnings on Mockingbird Road are sufficient and that most near misses come from driver error and illusion. He notes Stop Ahead and Stop signs, plus a wavy line, yet cites repeated near misses when approaching Lincoln Drive from Mockingbird in the late afternoon.
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Scottsdale High Opens Season With 42 40 Victory
Scottsdale High School basketball opened the season with a 42 40 win over South Mountain. The following night they defeated St Johns 41 31. Ray Sturgeon, a University of Minnesota graduate and veteran newspaper man, joined the Weekly Progress staff to handle advertising and promotion. Datéwa was set for a Scotts dale Town Council special election to decide charter adoption and to select 14 freeholders to draft a charter.
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Frustration With New Library Checkout System
Mrs Paul M Abele of Scottsdale voices frustration over a new efficient but confusing library checkout system. She notes long child book titles overwhelm slips, multiple children checkouts, and delays at the desk.
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Robert Sheahan
MBT-70 Tank Project Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The MBT-70 battle tank program involving the United States and West Germany faces congressional attention over cost and delays. Officials note two years of schedule slippage, rising outlays, and technical issues including a US engine and German transmission mating challenges. The tank aims for a flexible suspension to adjust its silhouette across terrain.
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Lunacy of Electoral College and rice lore mix in essay
Bob Considine rails at the Electoral College with mock TV-level theatrics and stray observations on jet noise rules, housing, and neighbors. The column drifts into rice history from China to Madagascar, noting Arkansas to Texas rice production and rice soul beliefs in Indonesia.
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