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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1970
Page
2
Editorial notes a brushfire in the school district with blame and hysteria risk. It recalls past incidents and warns of long recoveries if calm minds aren’t kept. The superintendent replaces six principals based on consultant advice and research, aiming to spare them embarrassment, but word leaks causing teacher protests.
A public dispute over personnel decisions escalated as a defensive statement backfired, fueling tensions and name calling. The superintendent and board assert they must act for student welfare and justify personnel moves, urging the public to allow review and clarification to reduce misunderstanding.
The 17th annual Parada del Sol weekend in Scottsdale showcases a modern Old West theme with a rodeo and parade organized by the Scottsdale Jaycees. Thousands visit yearly for publicity and fun, with seats still available for the rodeo as planners hope for cooperative weather.
U.S. diplomats warn Hanoi plans a two part strategy around the Paris talks aimed at embarrassing Nixon in the 1970 election. A prisoner release and a standstill ceasefire could be offered to trigger a political backlash while Hanoi prepares for a delayed offensive and gains leverage as U.S. troop withdrawals continue.
Book review of The Time Life Book of Family Finance by Carlton Smith and Richard Putnam Pratt. The work covers daily expenses estate planning house buying and financial tactics with a 41 point neighborhood checklist and updates on mutual funds taxes and health insurance. It is described as practical, readable, well indexed and highly recommended for families.
A Scottsdale School District parent protests lack of public details about the termination of six principals. He demands disclosure of consultants, evaluating criteria, authority, and the selection process, questioning why only principals were implicated and how they would teach in classrooms.
Bethany Lutheran Church Scottsdale thanks the Scottsdale Daily Progress for fine local news coverage this past year and for national religious news. Rev. Jack H Zoellner signs on behalf of the Church Council thanking the paper.
Reader praises Monday Progress for coverage of Scottsdale swimming exploits and asks for more reports on local youth achievements.
A letter recounts a five year cancer battle in which the writer blames doctors for delays and misjudgments. He cites Medicare pressure and calls for patients to seek second opinions when symptoms arise, arguing some physicians dismiss breast and other cancer signs.
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