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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
2
Editorial argues that public reaction to Agnese Adinetti's Death Box is ideological and dismissive. It urges the Fine Arts Commission to seek professional input and preserve room for abstract works, stressing artistic merit over perceived beauty.
The Arizona Legislature completed redistricting amid Democrat opposition and claims of gerrymandering. Supporters say Scottsdale and Paradise Valley gain cohesive districts. critics urge court actions or a referendum, noting a permanent nonpartisan commission as a remedy.
Rising discontent in the House surfaces as Democrats вelay calls for leadership change. Speaker John McCormack faces critique from reform-minded Members while Carl Albert pledges to push HEW funding overrides and Wright Patman targets Nixon tight money policy. Bryce Harlow’s White House lobbying load grows amid Nixon counselor duties.
Arthur Hoppe reports the death of American Democracy though officials withhold autopsy results. Reactions span White House statements, Congress tributes, and public quips. The piece notes blame from right and left, jokes about media coverage, and a funeral presided by Rev. Billy Graham with July eulogies planned.
President Nixon's science advisor Dr Lee A DuBridge and the Environmental Quality Council push federal funding to back private enterprise R D aimed at cutting motor vehicle exhaust pollution. They seek innovations beyond exhaust controls, potentially replacing gasoline engines and tackling water pollution as well.
A Scottsdale parent laments the demotion of six principals including Paiute’s Mr. Rieger. The letter criticizes Superintendent Burnkrant for autocratic handling and alleged threats, urges board evaluation of the district’s evaluation system, and defends the vigilante label as a misused term.
A reader questions Superintendent E G Burnkrants authority after a move to reduce the rank of six high level officials. The writer notes no local students attend the schools named and expresses concern about citizen access to questioning the superintendent. The piece reflects anxieties about local education leadership and accountability in Scott s dale.
Reader voices concern over ousting six Scottsdale principals as of January 24, urging right of appeal and questioning Dr. Burnkrant's threats. The writer supports Apache School’s Hugh F. Clark, praising his leadership and staff while calling for retention and asking for board clarity.
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