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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1973
Page
2
Readers urge Scottsdale officials to balance growth with preservation of the Valley’s way of life. They call for unified public leadership, council engagement, planning meetings, and citizen signatures to pressure braver zoning decisions and curb rapid development.
The piece argues money boosts happiness across 19 countries per Easterlin but notes inequality harms social mobility in the United States. It critiques tax laws favoring the rich, cites Senator Harris’s Tax Protest Day, and highlights Stern’s The Rape of the Taxpayer detailing loopholes and welfare for the rich. It lists Getty’s wealth and minimal taxes, urging readers to contact Congress.
Senate effort led by Barry Goldwater aims to shield scholarly religious charitable and other small publications from Post Office rate hikes. He argues high rates threaten free circulation of opinions and information, while supporting the Post Office remaining self funding where possible.
Interview with William Ruckelshaus, appointed head of the EPA, examines policy conflicts as he balances environmental protection with economic interests. He defends tough anti pollution rulings while acknowledging pressures from agriculture commerce and industry. He questions drastic LA gas rationing as a tactic to meet the 1977 Clean Air Act deadline.
The piece highlights U S News World Reports stating bicycles are vehicles and must follow vehicular code. Readers and law enforcement could prevent deaths injuries and near misses if rules are obeyed. Advice includes staying right riding single file signaling turns and pedestrians.
Marjorie Jones responds to the February 26 editorial titled Not so funny, Mr. President. She critiques the piece, noting as a reader she dislikes sharp rhetoric but urges fair exchange.
J A Brem writes from Scottsdale urging the city council to answer who should bear the costs of correcting issues caused by development near Villa San Marcos. He echoes concerns about stagnant waters and asks how to start saving the valley, addressing taxpayers and council.
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