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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1973
Page
2
An Arizona newspaper editorial notes three major power firms plan to drill a geothermal well near Higley as an experimental step with potential to reduce reliance on conventional and nuclear power. The piece urges solar energy research and warns of the uncertain upside of geothermal resources but calls the effort timely for Arizona’s economy.
As Scottsdale took over Thunderbird Field residents expected small planes, but FAA plans a 150000 dollar air traffic control tower raise fears of larger jets. City promises no general aviation change yet residents seek assurances on noise and jet limits.
Longtime Illinois Rep. Les Arends wields power as House Republican whip, preserving seniority and blocking new blood on key committees. The old guard, favoring accommodation with Democrats and the White House, limits reform and sidelines ambitious young Republicans like Steiger and Brown.
The White House faces pressure from military and business circles not to openly criticize Philippines President Marcos as he shifts to a parliamentary system and suspends parliament. U.S. interests cited include potential nationalization of about 2 billion dollars in American investments and 2.1 billion dollars in outstanding American bank loans. Officials warn Marcos could threaten Clark Air Base and Subic Bay if the U.S. criticizes him, while the Vietnam war era shift increases these bases' strategic value. Private Filipino officials hint Washington must back Marcos for a friendly Manila government, but the administration contemplates privately opposing his recent proclamations.
A reader defends the president, condemning media overreach and leaks in Vietnam peace talks. The letter attacks TV radio and Congress for excesses, urges protecting news sources in crime cases like the Manson murder, and calls for court rulings to restrain publication when needed.
Anne Marie Sherman, president of the Desert Shadows PTO, thanks Progress for coverage of the new Desert Shadows Elementary School at 5902 E. Sweetwater Ave. and urges greater parent involvement in planning. She notes ongoing public meetings and calls for continued attention to Paradise Valley School District developments.
The piece recounts eclectic Inaugural weekend moments with Jim Farley in Washington for Meet the Press 25th anniversary and Imelda Marcos with a bandaged arm, mentions Ehrlichman, Nixon kin Ed and Don, Pat Boone, Sammy Davis Jr, Truman, and a parade of presidential trivia from Kennedy to Taft, Madison, and Lincoln, framed as a lively, period-voice recap.
Fans move through pregame warmups as beer stands inside the fairgrounds report strong sales, with the Dallas Morning News noting a brisk business around noon.
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