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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1970
Page
2
An editorial warns that government by law and reason is displaced by threat and violence. It cites the postal strike as a symptom and argues that both liberal and extremist factions press for uncompromising demands. The piece decries compromise and the marginalization of moderates.
A December report from the National Commission on Violence warns the nation risks anarchy if civil disobedience continues at 1960s levels. It argues global power politics ignore law, creating societal polarization and demanding instant satisfaction through threats and ultimatums.
The United States plans to divest part of its large holdings in Arizona near Kingman, releasing 258000 acres gradually. If placed in private hands and well developed, the land could boost the economy, but strict controls and broad participation by individuals and small business are urged to avoid concentrating benefits in a few large corporations.
Conservationists and Arizona lawmakers debated the National Forest Timber Conservation and Management Act. Udall opposed the bill, Aspinall tempered support, and the measure failed to reach the House floor as lumber interests and declining prices reduced urgency.
Assistant professor Zick Rupin at Harvard earned a $1,000 prize for research showing that couples in love gaze into each other’s eyes more than noncouples. The article cites historic quotes and notes poetry’s treatment of eyes as windows of the heart.
A tongue in cheek look at how Mrs. Nixon resolves the skirt length debate with a modest one inch drop to mid calf. The piece lampoons White House politicking and fashion fear, noting reactions from Agnew Moynihan Dent Kissinger and others.
Letter writer argues against associating crime control with tyranny and warns against communism in society. Contends government overreach could lead to a police state, cites J Edgar Hoover and Hitler as reference points, and questions wartime resistance to Vietnam actions. Claims riots and amoralism invite communist influence.
Subscription rates listed for carriers and motor routes at 0.35 dollars per week and 1.70 dollars per month. Mail rates in Arizona are 1.70 dollars monthly, out of state 1.80 dollars monthly.
The Indianapolis Star reprint argues government regulation is simple but taxes are not. It notes the 1969 1040 form resembles 1968 yet is longer, suggests eliminating the 1040 A, and urges taxpayers to prepare their own returns when possible.
A Scottsdale citizen argues for higher wages for postal workers and criticizes wage stagnation while urging voting power to influence government. The letter criticizes big business bias, calls for a cost of living raise, and questions congressional pay.
A Scottsdale teacher laments the education system’s constraints following Sheldon Zola’s hearing and dismissal. The writer recalls a failed team teaching pilot and argues freedom and inquiry enable responsible growth, urging administrators and the board to expand democratic, respectful, and opportunity filled schools.
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