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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1970
Page
2
An editorial compares Scottsdale City Council divisions to The Yellow Submarine allegory. It praises six years of unity, condemns personal orders to staff, commends Richard Campana as a compromise pick, and urges teamwork with themes of cooperation and love.
A mailbag letter urges Phoenix area officials and the Legislature to study and fund a comprehensive transit solution. It highlights nondrivers including seniors and disabled residents and argues public transportation aids tourism, traffic, parking, and smog, especially as Phoenix Transit contemplates discontinuing operations due to losses.
Virginia senator William B. Spong Jr calls for a national school desegregation policy from the Supreme Court. He argues lack of clear standards drives Southern cities to massive, costly busing and resegregation, urging court action and possible Congress remedy.
The Nixon administration believes Moscow pushed Egypt's Nasser to accept the U.S. peace plan and now presses Israel to follow suit. Washington risks a major blow to U.S. Israeli ties if Meir rejects the cease-fire and talks. The White House contemplates limited weapons deliveries and possible future U.S. troops in peacekeeping roles contingent on Israel's good faith.
A reader without a car asks the Progress to consider a small van minibus link from Scottsdale to Phoenix. The letter notes the low gas costs and a 12 to 20 passenger capacity and cites a prior Los Angeles to Grand Canyon group trip as evidence of feasible shared travel. The writer moved in February and cannot drive, seeking practical regional transport.
Mrs. E S Rabb of Scottsdale complains that no buses run Sundays making it impossible to reach church or local attractions. She says frequent meetings with the transportation company yield little relief and questions why executives cannot try the bus system themselves.
A reflective portrait of Hollywood’s decline with references to Pompeii and Sodom while noting dwindling star power and shifting power brokers. Mentions include Louis B. Mayer, Sam Goldwyn, Kirk Kerkorian, MGM, Patton overseas, and the Legion of Decency's collapse as a ratings system replaces censorship.
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