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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
3
An editorial condemns both extreme left and right actions in the nation’s capital as threats to democratic government. It argues violence undermines law, endangers rights, and fuels polarization while urging lawful, constitutional dissent and punishment for lawbreakers.
House committee faces a push from Democratic members to drop the investigation into CBS The Selling of the Pentagon. Chairman Harley Staggers and counsel Daniel Manelli push toward hearings with CBS officials Paley Stanton and Salant cited. Republican aides reportedly back the probe, risking a party line clash in a tense midterm climate.
Two months after the announcement of E G Burnkrant leaving, the board faces choosing a replacement. About 30 names have been submitted and pre screened, with some interviewed. Critics warn against an overly lengthy process that could delay leadership and harm staff during the transition.
Letter writer denounces liberal bias in national papers and editorials, arguing conservatives face selective criticism while liberal figures and groups are spared. The author cites Max Rafferty, Eisenhower, Truman, Kennedy, and John Birch Society, claiming bias and double standards across multiple administrations and media outlets.
Edith W. Kay warns in Scottsdale letters page that SRP reserves may cover only two years, urging analysis of ground water use and source guarantees for mobile home buyers. She questions long term water for new homes, subdivisions south of Apache at 92nd Street, and the Valley of the Sun growth.
Mrs. Susan F. Toman urges Sir Chandler to run a weekly or biweekly Scottsdale swimming column highlighting the team and state meets. She praises the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation swimming program and notes ASU's recent national women’s AAU championship in Tempe, calling for more coverage.
A Scottsdale reader asks the Scottsdale Daily Progress to omit controversial Herblock cartoons describing them as disgusting and bigoted. The letter notes general reader support for Herblock, mentioning past surveys and plans for another readership poll.
A letter published April 28 prompts readers to consider John S. Walker's remote point of view on the Scottsdale school strike. The note mentions Mr Walker's wife, a Scottsdale School District teacher, and hints at expectations for Santa Claus and Christmas opinions.
A column by Mary McGrath argues that actresses in television commercials reinforce outdated images of women. She questions why women accept subservient roles and urges stars to refuse ads that portray women as idiots or sex objects to push toward a modern, empowered image.
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