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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
2
The Scottsdale School District faces an affluence driven rise in car ownership among teens. The piece argues many youths receive cars with few restrictions, contributing to high accident rates and drug use as they seek escape. It proposes banning teen car commuting to school, expanding bus fleets, and promoting walking or biking for safety and health.
The piece critiques a recent state Democratic delegation selection as unfair and biased toward those chosen. It suggests courts should rule the process out of order and argues for broader criteria, including religion and occupation, while noting age and hair color complaints. It ends proposing straight voting as perhaps best.
In Manchester and Bedford New Hampshire Sen George McGovern targets Muskie with attacks on war policy and wartime leadership citing 1968 votes. Muskie aides fear the left flank and debate exposure while strategists weigh impact on the March 7 primary.
The Mailbag thanks The Progress for supporting public service ads. Readers were urged to mail early, helping Scottsdale residents receive packages on time. Appreciation notes credit the Christmas Countdown ad and inclusion in public service efforts.
Satirical column argues Nixon era China products sparked a consumer frenzy and political subversion fears. It suggests Mao merchandise flooded the US market, triggering economic strain, riots, and fashion trends, then jokes that Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis revived prosperity through Hare Krishna rituals.
The postman on a Houston route was suspended after sharing that a former school superintendent subscribed to Playboy. His wife and a letters to the editor cite the issue as proof of alleged immorality, while the school board debates rehiring the ousted administrator amid partisan liberal and conservative critiques.
A reader criticizes the current and former superintendents and the Scottsdale Board of Education, blaming administrative blunders for rising problems. The letter argues teachers deserve raises, questions illness verification rules, and calls for accountability and a vote of confidence in teachers rather than punishing students.
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