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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
2
Voters may go to the polls Saturday to choose state convention delegates who will select national convention delegates in Miami this summer. The plan aims to move delegate selection from back rooms to the people, but it could trigger chaos with many candidates and heavy bargaining as locals decide their district representatives.
The piece argues for timely presidential primaries by both parties to reflect voter choice, criticizes the Legislature's hesitation and timing, and urges Democrats to vote on Saturday while praising reform efforts and hoping for future representative primaries.
A satirical column imagines football ending seasons in June and proposes televised wars as a replacement. It mocks war logistics and envisions networks buying rights to real conflicts with dramatic commentary and sponsor profits. The piece critiques television dominance in national discourse.
The court ruled unanimously that states must provide free trial records for indigent defendants appealing misdemeanor convictions, extending the 1956 felony case precedent. Many petty cases go unappealed due to cost, and a future ruling on free defense counsel in petty cases is anticipated, with Brennan noting wealth does not reflect guilt or innocence.
White House aides assess Senator Edmund S. Muskie after his Meet the Press showing on Jan. 16. Nixon strategists see potential vulnerability but note Agnewesque toughness may win back voter sympathy. They discuss shaping the State of the Union response and pressuring Tennessee primary timing to curb Muskie’s bid.
A Arcadia High School student disputes a Scottsdale Daily Progress statement by Dr. Drake claiming no toilet paper in girls restrooms. The student says toilet paper is scarce though towels are usually available and urges action to ensure consistent supplies.
Library Director Hugh Cleary expresses gratitude for a Jan. 17 Progress feature and acknowledges praise from city staff librarians and the Library Board while noting embarrassment at publicity and urging continued support for library activities.
The York Daily Record notes eleven of twelve coed candidates for queen of the Christmas Dance have been named and balloting by students is underway. The final winner will be announced at the dance.
A column by Mary McGrath explores nocturnal radio listeners calling in with bold and bizarre schemes to change society. It highlights night owls including mothers, the sick, and some “nuts” proposing drastic ideas from border violence to drug dilution.
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