Editorial: Higgins as Innovative but Questionable
The column defends Chaparral High School teacher Edward Higgins suspended for rule breaches while praising his engaging methods. It questions whether two incidents justify dismissal and urges consideration of his impact on students and broader calls for innovative teaching.
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Edward Higgins
Chaparral High School
James Curlett
Higgins
Curlett
Scottsdale pharmacy founder Lute Wasbotten retires
Lute Wasbotten, a Minnesota immigrant who opened a Scottsdale Rd pharmacy in 1949, retires after decades as a civic leader. He will stay on as consultant to the new owner Edward Turner and plans to remain active in community affairs with his wife Marian.
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Lute Wasbotten
Scottsdale
Lute
Minnesota
Scottsdale Rd
Chamber of Commerce Board
Boys Club
Marian
Edward Turner
Nixon probes Middle East peace during February study
The Nixon White House launches a NSC led deep look at Arab-Israeli settlement prospects as part of a declared Middle East Month. No firm settlement plan results yet, with Israel and Egypt positions and Hussein and Meir actions shaping cautious optimism and continued status quo.
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Washington
White House
Middle East
Nixon
Mideast
Henry Kissinger
National Security Council
Jordan
Hussein
U.S
Israel
West Bank
Jordan River
Arab East Jerusalem
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Hafez Ismail
Golda Meir
Sada
Mrs. Meir
East Jerusalem
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Sinai Peninsula
Meir
Suez Canal
Egypt
Sinai
State Department
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On the Line Age and the myth of 39 in modern life
A humorous essay by Bob Considine on aging and society's obsession with youth. The piece recalls court records fire in Coyle Oklahoma, jokes about Jack Benny and Adolph Zukor, and critiques ageism in hiring and social norms. It ends with a quote about youth as a state of mind.
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Coyle
Okla
William S. Hart
Ecuador
A. D. Trundle
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Diet Fads and Horseradish Laughable Miracle Diet
A humorous critique of Atkins style fad dieting and spoof dietary regimes. The piece mocks celebrity endorsements and absurd claims about horseradish based plans, recounting ridiculous testimonials and exaggerated weight loss tales from fictitious doctors and patrons.
Superintendent Rebuked for Grievances Against State Policy
In a Mailbag letter Dr. Gabriel Reuben, Scottsdale School District superintendent, criticizes the Free Enterprise Course as required nationwide. He argues basic economics would suffice and suggests Scottsdale differs from Phoenix in student needs. He also notes administrator salaries of 30 000 a year and invites a parent taxpayer poll.
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State Board of Education
Gabriel Reuben
Scottsdale
Reuben
Arizona
Phoenix
Russell E. Lauten
City Hears with One Ear and Calls for Growth Debate
Letter writer thanks Scottsdale editors for timely commentary on rapid growth. Cites overcrowded Cocopah School and zoning as signs of development strain. Urges more editorials detailing the master plan and civic participation.
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Scottsdale
J. E. Hensley
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