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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1976
Page
3
The piece reflects on Mother's Day prominence and the broader issues faced by middle aged and older women who are alone and under supported. It highlights poverty, lack of work, inadequate disability coverage for homemakers, lower Social Security due to earnings gaps, and divorce rules, urging year round action for equal rights.
Rep Michael Blouin introduces legislation inspired by former Justices Douglas and Black calling for automatic decennial review and possible abolition of all federal agencies bureaus and commissions except the presidency vice presidency and the courts noting 236 created in 15 years and only 21 terminated the measure unlikely to pass but aims to wake bureaucrats.
President Ford reverses stance on a consumer merger curb after Bernard Lasker, an influential fundraiser and former NYSE head, objected to the pre merger stay provision. Treasury and White House officials softened the position in a closed economic board meeting, leading to a veto threat and final opposition. Meanwhile Navy officials face a separate probe into liquor and furniture smuggling aboard the carrier Saratoga, tied to top officers and a historic Casablancan golf trip.
The author ponders Karen Ann Quinlan and the morality of killing describing humanity as a killer race facing nuclear annihilation. He contrasts his stance with a conservative friend's views and reflects on personal killing of animals and the potential to harm a person, ending with a somber call for moral evolution.
A critical report targets Andrew B. Mayberry state director of the Farmers Home Administration in Phoenix with a 32 000 annual pay for alleged mismanagement. The senator appointee avoids Civil Service tests or experience requirements yet receives full government benefits including five weeks vacation and substantial retirement perks. The Arizona Republic article notes 85 homes near Avondale funded by the agency about five years ago.
BIA police blocked road access to a Ft. McDowell tribal meeting, turning away press while nonmembers entered. A late notice declared a closed session, prompting accusations of censorship as residents demanded broader discussion of dam sites and land loss.
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