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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1970
Page
2
Editorial recalls a scared first grader who thrived with supportive teachers and parents. Dr William Glasser urges eliminating failing grades to boost motivation, noting many students feel like failures and turn to other means of coping. Los Angeles schools have begun removing failing grades as a pilot.
Community laments rising auto crash deaths in Scottsdale East Phoenix and Paradise Valley. Three killed last weekend, another in Baptist Hospital, as residents recall victims and call for stricter enforcement to prevent future statistics.
Mailbag advocates Leonard Johnson as the best choice for Scottsdale City Council urging a March 24 re election. He championed a five year park plan and a 40 acre Mohave park land purchase, stressing prudent use of taxpayer funds and open spaces for 75 000 residents. The Scottsdale Jaycees clarify they did not endorse any candidate and invite voters to participate.
Residents express concern over Richard Webster's March letter criticizing corporal punishment in Scottsdale Elementary School District. Supporter Billie Gentry praised for civic leadership. critics warn spanking endangers children and undermines parental rights.
Readers are urged to clarify the transfer dispute. The writer argues principals should receive a bill of particulars if deficient, citing board policy ignored by the superintendent and questioning calls for public airing. The piece challenges the editorial's portrayal of who should speak and to whom.
A teacher argues riots reflect a small vocal faction among college staff creating a climate where violence may spread to high schools. He contends most instructors oppose force, teaching nonviolent change, while organized high school faculties must set clear goals and provide legitimate grievance remedies to prevent campus confrontations.
Washington experts in 22 nations warn environmental cleanup may cost far more than expected and public support could fade when bills arrive. They joke remapping the globe would name oceans and rivers after pollution, with U S boundaries marked by oil slicks and sewers. Even songs might need new lyrics praising smog and strip mining.
An examination of how the sixties unfolded beyond idealism, noting the rise of postwar youth in government war protest and culture. The piece argues the era’s distinctiveness came from a growing, restless generation and the pressure on society to adapt to more young people.
A review praises Clyde Ware’s The Innocents as a fresh Western blending romance with realism. Set in post Civil War New Mexico, it follows Burl Fleming and his ward Dee from an Apache camp to complex encounters with civilized and lawless figures. The debut novel by a seasoned screenwriter is recommended for its simple, superb portrayal of human emotion.
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