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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
2
An open records view of Scottsdale remarks argues the Monday executive session violated state law by keeping deliberations private. It emphasizes Arizona law requires open proceedings and only permits closed sessions for personnel matters and notes wishes for future openness.
A report accuses the Teamsters of pressuring Arizona farmers to sign contracts or risk boycotts and delivery refusals, contrasting with the Farm Workers Union tactics backed by AFL-CIO. The piece calls for Justice Department investigation into what it labels extortion and warns of a national economic risk.
The column surveys rising food costs and looming shortages in 1973 the impact on households and the poor. It cites Lester Brown predicting global scarcity and argues political decisions and grain exports heighten prices while rationing looms. It notes meat counters emptying and calls for controversy over government policy.
A letter to the City Parks Department and Scottsdale school system argues for expanding tennis offerings and counting players at Scottsdale Community College. It calls for night lighting at courts, a per hour fee, and notes Chaparral Park and Eldorado. The writer advocates budgeting and photo-op public opinion on billboards and city cleanliness.
Thanks for the warm responses to the death of Jim Granley who passed away May 31. The family acknowledges cards letters telegrams flowers masses and donations to the Arizona Heart Association and thanks Arcadia Pony Kaibab School staff Good Samaritan Hospital and Dr Joseph Christian at Presbyterian St Luke's Hospital. The memorial in Chicago honors Jim and his memory remains in their hearts.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers left Japan after the ninth annual U S Japanese economic conference as Tokyo critics say they are treated as second class citizens. The Japanese lament Shultz Butz and Stein did not attend and question U S assurances on Phase IV and agricultural exports. Trade remained deeply in deficit but is poised to narrow with June figures showing a swing to a small export surplus.
A writer urges creating public green spaces at two vacant fast pedestrian corners in Scottsdale. The southwest Camelback Road and Scottsdale Road site and the northeast Scottsdale and Indian School Roads corner are suggested for small walk-in parks to ease heat and improve tourist movement. The author requests community involvement planting the first trees.
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