Prophet in Our Midst Paolo Solari Inspires Local Art
The article profiles Paolo Solari a mysterious local artist whose innovative architecture and sculpture gained national acclaim from Washington DC to the Phoenix Art Museum. It notes waning local attention, praises his early major shows, and argues for commissioning a new Solari sculpture at the Civic Center and mall project.
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Paolo Solari
Solari
Washington, D.C
Phoenix Art Museum
Scottsdale
Civic Center
Privacy clash over Social Security numbers in government forms
The piece argues that while the IRS needs SSNs for tax purposes, many agencies and businesses demand the number without justification. It notes the Arizona driver license form records the SSN and risks privacy invasion in a data driven age. It urges asking for legal justification when questioned about the SSN.
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Internal Revenue Service
Arizona
Streaking and Nixon humor in hard times
Harriet Van Horne muses on campus streaking as a minor diversion amid Watergate turmoil. She argues the nation lacks laughter, links campus mischief to social critique, and notes Nixon’s humor deficit fuels sharper satire from figures like Vidal and von Hoffman.
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Harriet van Horne
Fifth Avenue
CIA
Patty Hearst
Norma
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richard Nixon
Washington
Lincoln
Nixon
Richard
Nixon White House
Joe McGinniss
Watergate
Gore Vidal
Nicholas-von-Hoffman
Protecting life at every stage, Dr Reuss warns
A March 1 article quotes Dr. Phyllis Reuss arguing that illegal abortions harm the poor and that legalizing abortion is not a solution. She notes fewer pregnancy deaths since legalization, but cites ongoing coercion and calls for protection of human life at all stages.
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Phyllis Reuss
Reuss
Reuss” Ower
Supreme Court
Scottsdale plans arts center as schools risk losing fine arts staff
Community letters urge Scottsdale School District to protect fine arts programs amid plans for a new Center for the Performing Arts. Writers cite Parada del Sol bands Voices of Saguaro and productions like Taming of the Shrew and Fiddler as essential to education and urge parents and patrons to pressure the district and school board.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix Symphony
Little Theatre
Artists Guild
Charles Krewson
Nixon may name Simon treasury secretary this spring
President Nixon tentatively plans to appoint William Simon as treasury secretary this spring, signaling Shultz may resign May 1. John Dunlop could replace Simon as energy czar and David Rockefeller is not offered any post.
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Washington
William Simon
Nixon
Secretary of the Treasury
John Dunlop
Energy Post
Treasury
George Shultz
Simon
Shultz
David Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
Iran
Dunlop
John Sawhill
Wall
Opposed Scottsdale council pay hike calls 100 percent rise excessive
A Progress opposing view argues doubling pay for Scottsdale mayor and council is too large at a time of modest wage gains. It notes current benefits, travel perks, and health plans, contending raises should balance time devoted to public service with keeping office roles part time rather than full time.
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Jonathan Marshall
Scottsdale
Scottsdale School Board
U.S. Senate
Congress
Flagstaff
California
Caribbean
Washington, D.C
Letters to the Editor Guidance at The Progress
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits them to 350 words due to space. Writers should include name and home address for verification and prefer typewritten, double spaced submissions.
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