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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1974
Page
2
A three judge federal court barred the FBI from keeping fingerprints of people questioned but not charged. The decision reinforces innocence until proven guilty and urges states and federal authorities to clear such records to prevent harm and privacy invasion.
A reader recalls a Tucson trip years ago when 55 mph limits were urged but not enforced. This time the same route shows drivers ignoring the limit, yet the author still enjoys the scenic desert bloom along the highway. The note concludes with Florence stop and contrast between past and present driving.
Washington fights unfold as Roy Ash and the auto industry push to shift miles-per-gallon testing from the EPA to the Commerce or Transportation Departments. An internal memo warns such a shift would cripple EPA's emission standards and empower Detroit automakers, with Ash meeting Detroit executives and resisting EPA by design.
A Scottsdale traveler recounts arriving late with seven friends for President Nixon’s Phoenix rally, only to be turned away as the Coliseum was full. He questions why extra tickets were issued and why they were not marked for the alternate area, noting several hundred others were similarly denied entry.
A Scottsdale resident pleads for accessible public water fountains and ramps noting lack of outdoor drink facilities at the fountain site, city hall area, library ponds, and nearby parks. She cites hotels, golf courses, and civic center visits by relatives from New York.
Report discusses conflicts between officers pursuing criminals and laws about trespass and speed limits. Critics warn police may be punished for rule violations while criminals escape, prompting debate on accountability and public safety.
Washington notes Nixon avoided releasing full Watergate tapes to shield lawmakers from expletives. Expurgated transcripts replace curses with expletive deleted, sparking debate over tampering and the impact on impeachment perceptions.
The Nixon administration faces strong concern as Congress delays and cuts its 1.6 billion dollar request for South Vietnam next fiscal year starting July 1. House panel trims to 1.4 billion and Senate likely further reduces amid inflation and Watergate fallout.
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