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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
2
Editorial urges Barry Goldwater to lead a reform of political ethics after Watergate. It notes his mixed stance and argues for strong leadership, accountability, and a return to law and order to root out corruption across parties.
A Skytram advocate criticizes Phoenix officials for planning failures and delays in responding to proposals for an aerial transit system. The letter urges voters to elect open minded leaders who will adopt alternative transport options and balance funding priorities at election time.
A wartime love story recalls a helicopter crewman shot down in Vietnam who, after five years, married his high school sweetheart at the hospital where he recovered. The piece honors wives and sweethearts who waited decades, raised families alone, and faced uncertain fates with quiet heroism.
The article details Mt Trashmore in Virginia Beach built from 400000 tons of local waste over five years, creating grassy slopes, a lake, and future plans including a soapbox ramp and amphitheater. It highlights EPA support, cost efficiency, and ongoing concerns about odors, settlement, and long term landfill limits.
A humorous column narrates a large man-eating squid advancing up Lexington Avenue from Fulton Fish Market toward 43rd Street. Two Des Moines tourists, Herbert and Mrs Penwissel, witness the chaos as Mrs Penwissel is devoured, while her husband escapes through cab troubles, hotel room life, and quirky city delays.
North Scottsdale residents warn Kaiser-Aetna plans for a regional shopping center and more hotels will worsen traffic on Indian Bend Road Pima and Scottsdale roads. They urge arterial extensions before approvals and propose an arterial highway fund funded by density producers. Rezoning boosts land values dramatically, shifting burden to developers and owners.
The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 350 words and include name and home address for verification. Typewritten, double spaced letters are preferred due to space constraints and will be given preference in publication.
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