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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
2
The Progress questions plans for a new high school and suggests modular construction could save taxpayers up to one million dollars. Editors fault the School Board and teachers organizations for inaction while noting administrators see feasibility, urging an unbiased study of costs and alternatives.
A fragmented reminiscence notes the Post Office motto that mail must go through despite sleet snow and night. It cites spring rate hikes from 6 to 8 cents for first class and 10 to 11 cents for air mail yet claims service remains slow from Phoenix to Scottsdale and even New York air delivery. The piece ponders efficiency in a large system and hints spring weather lessens the challenge.
Washington reports reveal a Hanoi tactic in Paris aimed at shaping US opinion on prisoner of war negotiations. The transcript quoted Xuan Thuy as saying a withdrawal deadline could lead to settlement, while the cable sent to Hanoi showed a hard line with no promises. Analysts say the POW issue is used as leverage to press broader goals in Vietnam.
A Scottsdale high school teacher and parent argues against reinstating a mandatory dress code in public schools. He notes long hair and blue jeans reflect student self expression, cites past disputes, and recalls Life magazine coverage of stylish beach guests.
A public note urges Scottsdale residents to oppose a proposed freeway that could divide three school districts. A meeting is set at Tempe Community Center on June 30 at 7 30 PM to discuss the plan and rally support for preservation of community unity.
California Rep. McCloskey faces a hostile challenge from GOP ally Rep. Charles Gubser who denounces his Laos comments and Nixon stance at a Burlingame GOP meeting. The exchange signals a Republican push to curb McCloskey and a tug between antiwar and conservative wings within the party. Rep. Jack Kemp joins the fray, highlighted as a rising campaign talent and former football star.
A playful list converts country names and regimes to their local or historical forms. It mentions U Thant in Myanmar, Phnom Penh in Kampuchea, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Chiang Kai shek in Taiwan, Mao in China, Makarios in Cyprus, Haile Selassie in Ethiopia, and other leaders. It embeds many alternate country spellings and political names from various eras.
The San Jose Mercury notes an obit style header for a Soviet Sputniks piece and mentions a sixth all American final since World War 88, as reported by the Portland Press Herald.
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