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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1971
Page
2
The editorial argues for considering modular prefabricated construction for a proposed fifth high school in the Scottsdale School District. It cites possible costs of $15 per square foot versus $30 for traditional builds, suggesting savings of at least $1 million. It criticizes the School Board for not inviting modular experts or holding open discussions and calls for a balanced evaluation before final plans.
The Senate narrowly approves employing girls as pages, ending a lengthy ban. Critics call it a staged gesture, noting safety fears were used to justify a demeaning amendment making each appointing senator legally responsible for a page’s travel between Capitol and home. Oregonian.
The White House plans subtle retaliation against southern Democrats who opposed Nixon on special revenue sharing. After 15 southern Democrats flipped against the revenue plan, Wall Street? No, the action targets EEOC powers and desegregation enforcement, with House leaders Albert and Boggs pressing the new pressure.
A report notes adult interest in rock music shaping youth outreach for 1969 campaigns. It cites Dump Nixon rallies with Peter Yarrow and Joni Mitchell as music driven events and highlights May Day Tribe arrests after a 45,000 strong Washington concert.
Mailbag letters express shock at Saguaro High School open campus policy and student behavior. Parents allege lack of discipline and supervision, citing incidents near Mohave Pueblo and wandering study halls. They urge the school board to restore stricter campus controls and increased police patrolling for taxpayer protection.
A reader questions June 1 Herblock cartoon and its suggestions about a Gun Peddlers Lobby and weapon availability as crime drivers. The letter argues for independent thinking and questions disarming citizens as a deterrent, asking about the role of law and sociology.
A letter from Elizabeth Romich of Phoenix argues that indicting the gun owner or seller is misguided and that the criminal person behind the weapon should face charges. She urges stricter law enforcement and better psychotherapeutic approaches for criminals.
In 1967 Hadassah rebuilt at Mt Scopus and welcomed Arab patients from East Jerusalem. Dr Mann says the Jerusalem Medical Center will aid neighboring Arab states against poverty illness and illiteracy. Arab doctors from Old City hospitals invited to join staff with pension and seniority.
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