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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that campaign financing by large donors shapes policy and favors. It cites ITT as an example where an out of court resolution masked a broader, troubling trend of mergers and reduced competition, urging Senate scrutiny beyond ITT.
Melvin Laird aims to end the draft by mid next year if no new war starts and Army recruiting improves. A satirical scene shows Army recruiters using college coach logic to press a bank robber into service, arguing the draft is the answer to crime and war.
The piece argues against moving school election dates to general elections. It contends separate dates let candidates develop issues and voters stay informed. It warns that merging dates risks losing focus on schools and inviting partisan politics, reducing representation.
Washington Rep Wilbur Mills of Arkansas, long the nonpartisan head of the Ways and Means Committee, pushes a 20 percent Social Security increase while courting the presidency. The clash with Rep Barber Conable signals a stark shift in committee dynamics and policy pace as Mills balances leadership with political ambition.
In a Feb 28 school board meeting a writer criticizes excessive detail focus and urges delegation to administrators. The piece calls for clear priorities, long term facility planning, and strong board leadership to ensure a comprehensive district program and public support.
The Progress invites letters to the editor but caps length at 400 words. Writers should include their name and home address for verification if needed. Typewritten submissions are preferred for readability and space reasons.
The piece argues Jackie Kennedy Onassis, mocked as a democracy goddess by critics, is a human target of harassment by photographer Ronald E. Galella. Galella sues for 1.3 million dollars claiming First Amendment press rights, while security says he invades privacy. The Tulsa World notes public sympathy for Jackie amid the ongoing case.
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