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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1971
Page
2
The editorial urges Arizona lawmakers to require large builders to donate land for schools in new developments to ease overcrowded classrooms. It cites Kaiser Aetna’s McCormick Ranch project and argues a population growth plan is feasible with a legislative formula and hardship exceptions.
Organized labor pushes to raise the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.00 per hour before the latest increase. Critics warn a 25 percent rise could trigger inflation, reduce demand, and increase unemployment while agreeing that the 13 million uncovered workers deserve coverage.
The article portrays Robert Byrd as a crucial Democratic ally for the Nixon White House in 1972. It notes his mastery of Senate dynamics, ability to count votes, and potential to bridge liberal and conservative factions on foreign and military policy while shaping headcounts and strategy for major legislation. It emphasizes Byrd’s influence within the Senate and the White House’s interest in leveraging his access to staff and insights.
A poem laments violence over debt collection with repeated lines about blood on Van Buren Street and a Giant faring at a banquet hall. It critiques lawmakers on Washington Mall and the cruelty of debt enforcement tied to the law. The piece names Mrs Garcia and honors three deputies fallen in the line of duty.
Washington reports Nixon plans a national address mid February detailing Vietnam war and broader foreign policy. Tet holiday complicates timing, with possible delay of specific programs as debates continue on ceasefire, withdrawals, and new missiles testing at Minuteman bases.
The piece recounts Aviation Week editor Robert Hotz's New York talk on Soviet aviation progress since 1956. He notes Aeroflot's early struggles, then advances with TU-104 and IL-62 offerings, and praises newer Yak 40 and Mil helicopters. He predicts Soviet aviation will surge in five years.
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