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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1976
Page
3
The 1975 Metric Conversion Act created a U S Metric Board to advise voluntary adoption of metric units in industry science and trade. The piece questions forcing consumers to carry conversion tools and notes existing metric usage in labs hospitals and industry.
The speaker argues against metric adoption, claiming non scientists understand inches pounds gallons more than centimeters kilograms or liters. He urges keeping the familiar English system for the general public while leaving metric science and industry to specialists.
The United States faces pressure over a proposed 1900 plus Sidewinder missile sale to Saudi Arabia amid fears of regional conflict and potential misuse. Proponents cite security funding and allies, while critics warn of arming Arab rivals and urge stricter congressional oversight under 1975 law. The Pentagon favors sales, the Arms Control Agency counsels restraint, and lawmakers weigh veto possibilities.
Reagan aides reportedly floated abandoning Ford delegates on first ballots to deny Ford an early win and later switch to Reagan. They cited North Carolina Kentucky and Nevada as key states where delegates are bound initially but could favor Reagan later. Ford officials called the plan immoral and CRT to counter with convention rules. Separately corporate leaders eye a legal marijuana market worth up to ten billion dollars annually if legalized, with several states already decriminalizing and federal bills looming.
Letter from P Caldwell urges dog owners in urban areas to train pets and curb constant barking. Warns irresponsible owners invite legal action and harm neighbor peace. Appeals for community betterment through disciplined dogs and considerate behavior.
Common Cause of Arizona urges Arizona representatives to back ethics reforms after the Senate passed financial disclosure bills three times in four years. With less than 50 working days left in the 94th Congress, leadership is urged to press Rep. Rodine to move the two bills through the Judiciary Committee and onto the House floor.
Margaret Phillips argues against funding DeGrazia paintings and a dedicated building at Maricopa County Junior Colleges. She contends spending on art does not enhance quality education and would burden taxpayers with costly upkeep.
An irreverent spoof of the 1980 Olympics in Madison Square Garden depicts international officials, amid farcical records in vilification and crowd chaos. It claims East Mauritania delegates, a mischievous IOC president nicknamed the Ratt, and a catapulting partisan furor that ends with a staged fire extinguisher incident.
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