Editorial on Nixon power and Watergate tragedy
The piece notes Nixon's political rise and moral questions from early victories to Watergate. It argues aides knew of the break in, credits a free press for uncovering the story, and reflects on Nixon’s responsibility and the nation’s disillusionment. It portrays power without wise use and the tragedy of unfulfilled leadership.
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Richard Nixon
Jerry Vorhis
Helen Douglas
Senate
California
Mr. Nixon
Nixon
Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Congress
Scottsdale women push safe pool fence ordinance
Scottsdale residents urge the city to require self latching gates and four inch bar spacing to protect children from drowning. The planning commission meets May 22 before council action, with potential passage in June. Councilman Campana raises concerns about hardship for noncompliant fences as a child’s life is valued above cost.
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Paradise Valley
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Planning Commission
Council
Richard Campana
Recall push targets Scottsdale board member Badertscher
Community letters question the duties of Kenneth Badertscher on the Maricopa County Community College District Board of Governors. The writer criticizes promises of an easy public role and cites concerns over athletics funding and out of state recruiting at Scottsdale Community College.
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Kenneth Badertscher
Scottsdale
Maricopa County
Badertscher
Scottsdale Community College
S. Dahl
TV Censorship Protest Over Bergman Scene
Linda Aarons of Tempe criticizes CBS local station for censoring 53 seconds from Bergman’s The Lie arguing it limits liberty and sets a dangerous precedent. She notes mature audience notices and guides warned viewers could censor themselves.
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CBS
Igmar Bergman
TV Guide
Linda Aarons
Tempe
Washington Window Democrats Propose Democratic Delegate Reforms
The Coalition for a Democratic Majority endorses open delegate selection and rejects fixed quotas for women minorities and youth. It urges repealing ex officio bans and granting incumbent governors and congressmen ex officio status to boost authentic democracy at the Democratic National Convention.
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Washington
UPI
Animal Farm
George Orwell
Coalition For A Democratic Majority
City urged to revisit pool ordinance for private safety protections
Residents urge city council to reconsider and pass a stronger pool safety ordinance without delay. They argue private pools lack safeguards and small tragedies create lasting misery and cost that justify the proposed protections.
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Frank Pisaniello
Aponte
Herbloo
SCC
Cambodia
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Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
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