Declaration of Independence A Founding Fathers Portrait
An editorial recounts the early July 1776 Philadelphia gathering of diverse founders who crafted the Declaration of Independence. It notes varied backgrounds, limited popular support, and the enduring relevance of Jeffersons ideals and the broader constitutional heritage for modern democracy.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Great Britain
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Nixon arms aid critique urges Latin disarmament
The Beacon Journal argues President Nixon should cut or end the $75 million annual arms aid to Latin America. It claims arm shipments do not deter external threats and worsen poverty by funding militaries, urging use of funds for seeds food machinery or books instead.
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United States
Nixon
South
Latin America
Hemisphere
Beacon Journal
Akron
Ohio
George Ball sidelined in Johnson Vietnam policy
The Pentagon papers show George Ball one of the administration's few dissenters on Vietnam was largely ignored by Johnson aides. He seldom met the president or drafted many Southeast Asia memoranda and his role during 1964 65 was intermittent. Ball faced doubt from Bundy and other advisers who viewed him as European oriented and out of touch with Asian affairs.
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Washington
Johnson
Pentagon
George Ball
Vietnam
Ball
Southeast Asia
Mr. Johnson
U.S
South Vietnam
Daniel P. Ellsberg
McGeorge Bundy
Adlai Stevenson
United Nations
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
North
Saguaro graduation criticized for spectator behavior
A Scottsdale reader condemns post ceremony conduct at Saguaro High School 1971 graduation. She notes orderly proceedings yet laments mass exodus, inappropriate dress, and disruptive behavior by adults and some underclass attendees, urging decorum befitting the occasion. She cites "monkey see monkey do" as a critique of parental influence.
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Saguaro High School
Saguaro
J. E. Robbins
Scottsdale
Reader praises Horse Sense column and civic coverage
A reader from Phoenix compliments Jan Merlino’s Horse Sense column and the paper’s civic reporting including school board activities and high school theater productions. The note ends with appreciation for the publication’s work.
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Jan Merlino
Our Man Hoppe: A Rewritten Declaration for Kids
Arthur Hoppe mocks modern education by proposing a playful "New History of America" from June 7 1776 drafts to a July 4 1884 signing. He satirically rewrites the Declaration to praise conformity and warns that rebellious youth threaten society.
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Arthur Hoppe
Adams, Paine
Revere
Boston Harbor
America
Continental Congress
Washington
George
House Black Caucus under fire for alleged demagoguery and futility
The piece portrays the 13 member Black Caucus in the House as loud and impractical, citing their opposition to welfare reform and foreign aid cuts. It highlights Rep. Ronald Dellums as a major influence driving extremist rhetoric while opponents push for concrete gains.
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Washington
House Representatives
Capitol Hill
Nlee
New Left
District of Columbia
House
Ralph Metcalfe
D-Mi
Rep
Metcalfe
George Collins
D-I
New York Times
Washington Post
Ronald Dellums
Panther
Berkeley
Calif
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Dellums
The Progress Seeks Brief Letters to the Editor
The Progress invites letters to the editor limited to 400 words due to space constraints. Writers should include a home address for verification. typewritten submissions receive preference.
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Evans
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Novak
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Bedford- Stuyvesant
New York Post
State Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
Wilmington
N.C
Morning Star
Congress
Wayne Hays
D-O
Thomas Morgan
D-Pa
Hays
Allen
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Qator
Taber
WépAber
Newspapers Association For Greater, Public Service
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