Schools in Crisis Demand Bond Votes and Pay Hikes
Our schools face overcrowding, tax increases, and a looming teachers strike. Without a bond for construction, class sizes rise and programs suffer. Tax rates could jump over a dollar per hundred, threatening essential kindergarten funding and instructive services. A teacher walkout looms if union demands aren’t met, risking bond passage. Mediation urged to avoid disruption and protect students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottadale
Citizens’ Committee
Teachers’ Union
Electric car rides the future of city driving
Bob Considine tests a seven horsepower French electric sedan in New York. He notes silent power, 80 mile range, 5 mph top speed, and five second surge to 30 mph. Batteries cost about 800 dollars with silver credits financing, promising 10 year life with no gas stations, as industry eyes battery powered urban mobility.
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New York
Central Park
Tom Swift
New York City
Yardney
Moon
Car safety blamed on drivers not cars letter
In a satirical mailbag tone the writer says four main causes of crashes are courtesy, drunken driving, ignoring speed and warning signs, and excessive speed. The piece mocks reports that blame the car for wrecks and ends with a Driver's Prayer asking for protection and responsibility.
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Jesus
Scottsdale Teacher of the Year Honored at Club Assembly
Ellie Lee Kahl of Scottsdale High School, a 50 year educator active in the area, was named Teacher of the Year. Scottsdale Women's Club and Scottsdale Junior Women's Club hosted the assembly with gift from Mrs. John Slocum and remarks by Mrs. Frank Ryley. Also noted was the death of Rev. E Daan Ellenwood, 83, former Universalist minister, in a Phoenix hospital with services held and cremation planned. The Scottsdale Library book sale was announced for March 22 and 23 at Hutchins Service Station on Main Street and Scottsdale Road.
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Ellie’ Lee
Kahl
Scottsdale High School
Scottsdale
E. Daan Ellenwood
Phoenix Hospital
W. First St
Paradise Chapel
Greenwood Memorial Park
Scottsdale Library
Hutchins
Main St
Scottsdale Rd
Barry Goldwater on Vietnam War Escalation and Peace Critics
A columnist argues Goldwater dodges the Vietnam escalation issue while urging decisive actions. The piece criticizes the President for avoiding clear stance, advocates closing Haiphong harbor and bombing Hanoi airfields, and warns against appeasing the Communists or backing South Vietnamese concessions. It frames debate as a credibility test and calls for a firm policy direction.
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Haiphong
Hanoi
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Communista
Thanks for Photo Story Honoring Senator Hayden
A reader thanks the staff for an excellent photo story marking Sen. Hayden's 55 years in Congress. The note mentions his customary silent manner and expresses pleasure and best wishes.
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Sen. Hayden
Congress
Food shortage threatens world and US in coming decades
Roscoe Drummond warns mass starvation could loom within 10 to 20 years as population climbs by hundreds of millions. George W. Irving Jr and Raymond Ewell warn that rising hunger across India, Pakistan, Latin America, and China risks global catastrophe, with the United States unlikely to remain immune. The piece urges public alertness and action to avert disaster.
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Washington
United States
George W. Irving, Jr
Department of Agriculure
India
Pakistan
Latin America
China
U.S
England in Other Days as Seen by Ralph McGill
Ralph McGill recalls traveling to London in 1938 and wartime Britain. He reflects on history, the war’s impact, and shared dangers, noting Labor’s current dominance, political discontent, and the shift in societal challenges from past to present. The piece contrasts memory with present politics and the rise of technology-driven social changes.
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Vietnam
London
McGill
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Legiona
Britain
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Chamberlain
Ong
Balti
Wilson
America
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Siso
Barry Goldwater
Newsmien
Guldwater
Roscoe Drummond
Raymond Ewell
State University of New York At Buffalo
Ralph McGill
England
Botwood Bay
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Shannon
Foynes
Poole
Spitfires
Macmillan
Ull
Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan Marshall
Dorry MccElfresh
W.B
Dod Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Company
Ball Park
Plaza
Ariz
Progress
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