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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1970
Page
2
An editorial celebrates Law Day U S A as a reminder that the American system rests on law and the Bill of Rights. It argues law protects equality and justice, notes courts are fallible, and urges citizens to obey laws and respect others to keep democracy alive.
The article notes Coca Cola tests plastic bottles that may disintegrate after a period, reducing permanent litter. It cites discarded glass bottles as a nuisance causing injuries and nonweathering litter, and mentions Canada’s proposed two cent container refund as another litter reduction idea.
Inside report from SITE 37 Laos details Maj. Gen. Vang Pao's Meo guerrillas defending Long Tieng against advancing North Vietnamese regulars. With 5,000 fighters, three of four northern sites besieged, tunneling under Site 32, and strategic stakes for Vientiane and the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the defense hinges on mobile guerrilla tactics and possible air strikes.
Book review of I Chose Prison by James V Bennett former BOP director from 1937 to 1964. It traces penology reform over four decades toward rehabilitation with training programs self respect and work release. It discusses presidents attorney generals juries judges death penalty and Arkansas prison scandal with critique and suggested reforms for the space age.
A satirical piece argues New York City will fund deficits by legalizing off track betting and other state sponsored schemes. It envisions federal aid and broad government role in gambling, drugs, prostitution, and crime as a path to bigger revenues and lower taxes.
The Marine Laboratory of the Interior is building seven reef experiments along the Atlantic coast. These reefs attract fish and could help both fishermen and junk disposal by creating productive habitats while promoting cleaner shores.
A reader defends student activities amid budget cuts, arguing many participants and spectators are well behaved. The letter contends the system faces financial strain and cautions against generalizing about students and community groups.
Chicago residents wondered about foul air drifting from Lake Michigan when the smell turned out to be residue from a ceremonial salute for the President visiting for a pollution conference. Officials, including Mr. Nixon, were busy overseeing air cleanliness efforts.
A letter argues for balancing warnings about pollution with discussions of technological solutions. The author notes high youth suicide risk and urges presenting positive innovations alongside dangers to foster realistic, hopeful environmental education.
A vivid critique describes American bars as gloomy, smoke laden spaces where patrons clash for bartenders attention and unsafe behavior hides behind the illusion of a convivial English or Irish tradition. The piece contrasts advertised cheer with grim reality and hints at underhanded activities.
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