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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1973
Page
2
The University of Arizona awarded weekly editor Dan Hicks the John Peter Zenger Award, the first time a weekly editor won. Hicks faced threats, arson, and violence while exposing moonshining and official corruption, yet continued printing with courage and dedication to truth.
County Attorney Moise Berger sought merit system protection for chief deputy Charles Hyder triggering a $500 pay cut. After re election Berger reversed and then withdrew Hyder’s reinstatement as chief deputy. Henry Haws condemned the tactic saying Berger cannot play politics with personnel and voters failed to see through him.
A New Haven phone directory includes thumbnail biographies of notable residents from Abbott to Webster. Entries cover Willis John Abbott 1863 1934 poet editor and peace advocate, along with Paul Acampora 1699 1971 ring figure, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Noah Webster among others, noting innovations, careers, and historical deeds.
The letter argues hospitals are large operators in the economy and may be efficiently managed by elected boards. It contends accreditation and diverse local boards ensure proper oversight, warns against government takeover, and notes the high costs of 24 seven care and equipment.
L C Watson voices strong opposition to Scottsdale Community College and Scottsdale School District funding priorities. He calls for funds to stay with basic education, opposes inter collegiate athletics, and criticizes two way radios and Chaparral High swimming pool plans. He urges voters to oppose upcoming bond proposals and development driven school needs.
Washington window discusses whether hijackers should face the death penalty, noting Supreme Court limits and a split view. Proponents cite deterrence while opponents point to cases where gun or fake bomb threats did not yield death sentences. Justice Department favors selective application tied to death or serious injury.
E J A Tenbrinck urges attention to a busy East Indian Bend Road crossing at Scottsdale Road, noting growing congestion with McCormick Ranch population and a sightline obstruction from a wall on McCormick property that could cause a serious accident sooner or later.
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