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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1973
Page
2
The paper argues against approving a 2.7 million dollar increase beyond the six percent cap, citing higher taxes and suggesting a more modest request. It urges voters to push for tax reform and local control, warning against state tying of district budgets.
The piece cites World Wildlife Fund material on endangered species such as tigers in the Indo Pakistan subcontinent dropping from 40 000 to 2 500 in fifty years and warns of extinction. It highlights other at risk species and the broader environmental damage from pollution and weaponry threatening humanity’s own life support systems.
A column recalls famine era xenophobia in London and notes Americans now eat canned dog food under price pressures. It mocks consumer tricks, praises frugal cooking, and criticizes Virginia Knauer's shopping list advice while urging austerity to curb Phase 3.
Registered voters are urged to vote yes in the Scottsdale area referendum to fund and advance local schools. The letter notes supporters cite needed funds and provides contact options for questions, while criticizing opposition and referencing Arizona legislator Burton Barr.
Mailbag writer Mel Appling urges editorials on Scottsdale traffic as the city hires consultants and councilmen seek air traffic input. He notes ongoing growth, promises in elections, and no concrete traffic action despite flood and school bonds.
Voters in the Scottsdale School District are asked to approve a $2.7 million funding measure derived from teacher proposals to preserve existing programs and enable improvements. The plan, backed by teachers, the Board of Education, and administration, emphasizes transparency and no salary increases. Public meetings and a citizen brochure explain the referendum.
A reader urges the paper to publish a breakdown of referendum items to help voters decide. The letter argues budget limits affect staffing and education, notes that new developments do not add funds, and supports essential programs like deaf education and grade school counseling, warning of losses if the referendum fails.
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