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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1974
Page
2
Government for the people reports widespread protests over a sharp rise in property assessments. Thousands lined up at the assessor's office as phones jammed and many gave up while Sun City taxpayers sought extension that was denied.
Readers report continued ticketing difficulty with Amtrak agents after World War II decline. An Amtrak office uniformed response was unhelpful and discouraging. The piece advocates improved sales approach and friendlier service to boost passenger rail demand amid energy concerns.
A letter recounts a purse snatching incident near Scottsdale and Thomas Road in Arizona. The writer details police seizures a car search and a forced lodging at the Royal Motel, plus a frightened reaction to police procedures and a visit to the police department. The letter praises Lt Roy Finch as a courteous interrogator and notes no report could be released. The experience left the couple wary of returning to the West.
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Doilf. Kline of Phoenix urges action after what she calls the Idaho atrocity. She cites declines in wild horses and burros despite the 1971 act and asks Arizonans to write to Interior Secretary Morton and Agriculture Secretary Butz about designating a national wild horse range. She also commends Scottsdale Daily Progress for its awards.
C M Brooks urges higher salaries for the entire city council arguing the current pay is unfair. He notes only three reelected members would gain under a proposed raise to 600 dollars per month and questions why the mayor and other members must wait two years.
A clipping from the March 12 Darcy Cartoon surfaced in Scottsdale noting Mr. Barraider enclosed the cartoon lampooning President Nixon. The incident drew attention to the cartoon and its mock depiction.
Burt Harshay endorses Chief Walter Nemetz's "team police" concept for Scottsdale. He argues citizen involvement and leadership can drive success with minimal extra cost, contending quality protection pays and urging mayor, council, and city manager to back the proposal.
The Nixon era CREEP authorized using $3.5 million in unspent 1972 funds for legal costs of former officials, prompting fury among Brock and Michel who warn about funding gaps for March 27 Republican fundraiser. White House aides and George Bush were not consulted on the shift.
Former Democratic National Chairman Larry O'Brien says he is quitting politics, voicing low spirits from American cynicism fueled by politicians' rhetoric and promises. The remarks contrast Democratic defense of LBJ's Vietnam escalation with attacks on Nixon's de escalation efforts, highlighting party unity and division.
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