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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1973
Page
2
The Progress argues against censoring movie advertisements even for X rated films. It supports legal showing and clear rating ads, notes the court role in morality, and says readers decide attendance while editors ensure good taste.
After a year of strict airport screening and luggage checks, skyjacking fell to zero in the United States. The FAA weighs ending the program in favor of a cheaper visual screening. Airlines and some passengers oppose the costs and delays, but security advocates urge continuation.
In a brisk New York tone the author laments city noise and rock music, contrasts European quiet with American din, cites health risks from loud sound, and urges a return to complaining as a remedy for the summer racket.
A fragment reports culture thieves taking birds in a manner described as womanlike. The note appears in Durham Morning Herald. Another clipping mentions Mr and Mrs and their Thanksgiving dinner in Marquiette Jackson Sentinel.
In a nationwide TV address President Nixon announces Phase MCCXVIII to expand state controls on the economy. A 15 member Politburo will guide productivity on collective farms and manage rationing while praising the current economy as the freest and strongest in the world. A citizen, Elmer Sneath, is lauded for overfulfilling a widget quota and awarded the Medal of Eisenhower.
Carolina Butler argues that state and local leaders fail to act on land use protections without federal pressure. She cites highway funds and billboard law as examples and calls for stricter controls on off road vehicles grazing water and air quality, urging action from state officials or federal intervention.
A reader from California complains about roadside billboards marring Arizona scenery and urges lawmakers to outlaw them, comparing to cigarette ad bans and arguing for more beauty and improved mood. The letter notes red mountains and blue sky as the state’s appeal and questions billboard purpose.
In a 1972 flood report readers challenge notes that water flowed from east and over a canal near 68th to 56th streets rather than Camelback Mountain runoff. A correspondent recalls live fish in a front yard as waters receded and notes miss of a senior member’s name in Progress coverage.
Reader praises page one feature on June 16 about John Rowans helping hatchlings amid distressing times. Photo by Conaway is praised. caller calls the Rowans “beautiful people” for their life saving efforts.
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