Need for More Colleges in Arizona Faces Space Strain
President John Sch wada warns ASU and Arizona's three universities will see rising demand as population grows. He argues for expanded facilities, possible junior colleges, and reconsideration of a fourth university or ASU branch to relieve overcrowded lectures and improve access.
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Arizona State University
John Schwada
ASU
University of Arizona
Paradise Valley
Metrocenter
New Election Law Allows Business Groups Political Committees
For years unions ran political action committees funded by member contributions to back friendly candidates. Corporations could not donate as entities, though executives sometimes were encouraged to give. The Federal Election Commission now allows business to create its own committees under the new law.
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Federal Election Commission
Labor and business funding clash reshapes campaign politics
The piece argues that allowing voluntary contributions from labor and business groups creates two powerful forces in politics, risking influence and money manipulation. It calls for public financing to protect the average citizen and reduce pressure group pull on elections.
Noise pollution in Scottsdale sparks call for action
Raymond G Maurer argues Scottsdale should enforce its noise ordinance and proposes tying vehicle inspections to noise pollution tests to curb loud motorcycles and souped up cars, hoping for a quieter community within a year.
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Scottsdale
Raymond G. Maurer
NHL All Star Enthusiasm Calls For Full Coverage
A reader requests expanded NHL coverage noting the All Star Game held last night and urging more league focus beyond high school sports. She emphasizes reader interest in professional hockey and asks sports editors to increase NHL content.
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Rts
NHL
Vicki Smith
Scottsdale
Refugees adapt well shows Viet Namese flourish in America
columnist Harriet Van Horne notes the 140,000 Vietnamese refugees display strong adaptation from Ky in Virginia to California classrooms. She cites high academic scores, robust family life, and cautions against over Americanization that could erode love of books and proper English.
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Harriet van Horne
New York City
Nguyen Cao Ky
Virginia
New York Times
Hollywood
United States
California
Oceanside
Calif
Asa Berger
Ford dodges Simon tax plan amid political caution
The piece notes Treasury Secretary Simon’s tax reform plan drew Kennedy’s praise but no White House support. Ford avoided including it in the State of the Union, signaling risk aversion and potential clashes with housing, church, and charitable interests. It details Capitol reactions from Mikva Conable Long and the political calculus shaping Ford’s stance.
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Treasury
William Simon
Edward M. Kennedy
Ford
Oval Office
Simon
White House
Teddy Kennedy
Gerald R. Ford
Ronald Reagan
Bill Simon
Wall Street
National Tax Foundation
Kennedy
Abner Mikva
Illinois
Ways and Means
Mikva
Capitol Hill
Rep
Barber Conable
New York
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Blackmun Upholds Nebraska Gag Order On Murders
Justice Blackmun, acting on emergency motions, refused to lift a Nebraska gag order barring press reporting about six Sutherland murders. The ruling clashes with the principle of pretrial publicity and the First Amendment, prompting calls for a full Supreme Court review to protect free press rights and courtroom integrity.
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Supreme Court
Harry Blackmun
Judicial Circuit
Nebraska
Blackmun
Sutherland
Neb
Justice Blackmun
Toledo Times
Toledo
Ohio
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