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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
2
The piece blasts the industry for touting freight as essential while seeking to suspend Penn Central passenger service from New York to Chicago. It accuses railroads of neglecting humane travel in favor of profits and criticizes the government for lax oversight.
After World War II the industry failed to upgrade equipment and service, losing passengers to airlines. Proposals call for computerized ticketing, airline style food packaging, cleaner stations, and modern rolling stock, with federal action if needed to restore passenger service for national security and non flying travelers. Germany France and Japan cited as proving demand remains.
In Eugene Oregon downtowns improved alleys with color and strong night lights drawing visitors. Cedar Rapids Iowa analyses alley use to speed traffic attract pedestrians and beautify eyesores. Scottsdale faces unsightly alleys and reports a persistent stench on the landscape.
An essay proposes turning Scottsdale alleys into civic assets. It notes the back alley behind Emperors Garden Restaurant is an exception already improved. The author envisions covering alleys for shade, keeping them clean, and uniting merchants to boost business and livability.
Readers note that the city’s need for a master plan outweighs rapid tall building development. The letter cites past approvals, argues for community input, and praises candidate Strickler for delaying zoning changes until public meetings assess broad sentiment.
A Scottsdale reader endorses Billie Gentry in the upcoming City Council race urging voters to compare candidates. She emphasizes focus on residents, youth, environment, and balanced growth, urging turnout for March 24 and stating the final choice rests with those who vote.
A hostile reply to a witty letter by Vance Hansen targets Joe Strickler in a Scottsdale city council race. Hansen, an educator and observer with ties to Warren Gentry at Maricopa Junior College, is described as an innocent bystander. Citizens Committee supports Strickler to advance the junior college measure in Scottsdale.
Mr and Mrs John Fox of Scottsdale urge the public to question how recent principal dismissals were handled. They defend open procedures, accuse the press and authorities of limiting public inquiry, and state their three children were affected by the actions and that informed the community.
Secretary Maurice Stans seeks to reassure the public about the April 1 census, noting penalties for noncompliance, the sampling plan, and reliance on computers. He argues secrecy has never been breached, cites the census budget and scope, and outlines Commerce Department breadth amid calls for reform.
Columbia Journalism School students present a four part essay tracing the 1960s to the 1970s. Conrad deFiebre argues Kennedy era ideals gave way to a cynical youth culture centered on personal autonomy and antiwar sentiment. The piece frames the era as a struggle with a social Monster across campuses and cities.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Dennis McLain of the Detroit Tigers may be facing the consequences of ignoring established athlete conduct rules. It highlights the code’s emphasis on avoiding shady associations, not betting, and maintaining public trust as essential to a player’s career and the sport’s integrity.
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