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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
2
The editorial argues Arizona counties lack power to adopt building codes, allowing substandard construction in unincorporated areas. It urges legislature to pass laws permitting county codes to protect property values, buyers, and renters from unsafe, shoddy work by demanding electrical, plumbing, and structural standards.
State Rep John Roeder introduces a resolution in Arizona to enshrine a healthful environment as a basic human right. If approved voters may amend the constitution next fall and citizens could sue over pollution. The measure interprets future laws to conform to this environmental right.
The ABM program, approved by a Senate margin last year, is seen as the key U.S. bargaining chip in SALT talks. Moscow fears U.S. ABM advances while MIRVs draw less Soviet concern, with experts noting ABM development could pressure Moscow to seek arms reductions.
Readers criticize the Scottsdale Fine-Arts Commission for displaying a large red steel sculpture covered in junk titled The Great Death Box. They urge residents to oppose the piece, urging calls to Mrs. Herberger and the City Council for a reconsideration of civic grounds art.
A London court upholds an employer's right to fire Septimus Welch, a 64 year old craftsman, for producing unneededly high quality. The ruling condemns perfectionism as a threat to productivity and profits. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette notes the moral tension between craft pride and the profit motive.
The Philadelphia Plan sparks a clash between Congress and the White House over federal contract spending. Comptroller General Staats deemed the plan racial discrimination, but Attorney General Mitchell prevailed in guiding agency actions. Senate and House move away from Staats, hinting that payments may proceed despite withholding orders.
The Times from Lagos notes General Gowon arrived at a polo match in a green Mercedes to mark the Independence Trophy week. The piece contrasts war’s end with suffering in Biafra, and mocks Western celebrity travel chatter while detailing life at the Bedfords' Woburn Abbey and a preview of The Oppenheimer Case by Stern and Green.
A brief note shows wage figures for Scottsdale with a 15.40 to 15.60 range for regular hours and 18.20 for yearly pay, indicating salary benchmarks or recent adjustments.
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