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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1977
Page
3
A report on a Nevada underground test of the neutron bomb describes it as an enhanced radiation warhead designed to kill troops while sparing civilians. The piece notes Pentagon funding interest and calls for weighing moral and political implications before production amid global bans on other weapons.
An editorial argues against a mandatory switch to metric road signs. It criticizes a proposed regulation requiring kilometers on distance signs by 1982 and notes costs of about 100 million dollars. It urges gradual voluntary conversion aligned with existing sign replacement schedules and warns about overreach.
Washington sources reveal secret documents and interviews claiming Nixon and Kissinger could have restrained the Shah of Iran to curb oil prices. The Saudis pressed Amb. Akins and King Faisal sought U.S. pressure, but sources say Kissinger did not act and Ford was later briefed on possible U.S. pressure.
Lawrence Liberal proclaims he is not racist sexist or ageist after renaming staff roles to associate and worker. His secretary Ms Grenadine challenges him and he is fired. He retreats to a cave in the Andes to live in supposed equality.
The contributor argues for mandatory deposits on beverage containers, citing Yosemite Park results with high retrieval rates and Michigan's 63 percent yes vote via initiative. They contrast BIRP with industry backed efforts and praise grassroots support for bottle bills nationwide.
The piece questions modern drivers and urges reconsideration of road manners. It laments rude behavior, profanity toward the elderly, unnecessary horn use, and dangerous actions that threaten children. It concludes that people, not cars, cause fatal incidents and calls for mindful ignition.
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