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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

2

Editorial on drug laws and reform prior to 1900 to present

The piece argues past tolerance gave way to criminalization, noting narcotics crime rose with illegal trade. It cites the National Commission and American Bar Association proposals to treat addicts and regulate use, contending enforcement has failed and reform could reduce crime.

United States National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse American Bar Association Commission Committee

Personal responsibility urged over school vandalism

Arcadia High School assistant principal Leonard Spooner urged students and parents to tackle vandalism and dirty bathrooms by teaching respect for public property. He noted budget limits prevent policing facilities and blamed student indifference, calling for peer pressure and early parental instruction to improve conditions.

Leonard Spooner Arcadia High School Spooner

Inside Report on Humphrey Weakness in Michigan Primary

In Detroit precinct 11 Humphrey loses blue collar support amid anti-busing and tax anger while Wallace and McGovern gain for issues or personality. Poll shows 16 12 11 9 1 3 among 52 voters, with older voters wary and McGovern drawing blue collar voters despite Vietnam and bus policy.

Detroit Hubert Humphrey Michigan West Side Oliver Quayle Humphrey George Wallace George McGovern Mina .Cuker Quayle Wallace McGovern Edmund Muskie Shirley Chisholm Richard Scammon Muskie Richard M. Nixon Nixon

Honesty Test Finds Most People Honest

Michael Markowitsch, a Palo Alto lunchroom cashier, ran an honesty test with 30 men and 6 women. All 30 men returned excess money, two women did likewise, while four women kept the extra, totaling a loss of $1.12. He remains elated by the overall honesty despite the uneven results.

Michael Markowitsch Markowitsch Palo Alto Calif

Bugs Baer remembered at annual Banshees luncheon

New York writers and editors gathered for King Features Syndicate’s Banshees luncheon where Bugs Baer served as master of ceremonies. The piece recalls his stage battles with the Waldorf Astoria curtain and his witty, wise thoughts later shared in Reader’s Digest.

Bob Considine New York Bugs Baer King Features Syndicate Bugs Waldorf-Astoria America Reader's Digest

Scottsdale County Attorney Defends Private Counsel Policy

Moise Berger responds to a Scotts dale Progress editorial stating he objects to school boards hiring private lawyers. He explains any private attorneys would be appointed as special deputies under his office, argues his deputies are capable, and notes the April 11, 1972 meeting with the Scottsdale School Board that produced agreeable solutions. He defends his office’s record and challenges editorial accuracy.

Scottsdale Moise Berger Berger Scottsdale School Board Maricopa County

Reachers acting criticized in Coronado High play

A Scottsdale reader objects to Coronado High School drama teacher James Newcomer starring in Shakespeare at the school's drama festival. The letter argues public school drama should focus on student participation, not leverage a teacher's training or status.

Coronado High School James Newcomer Shakespeare Scottsdale

Garbage Sale Today through Saturday in Danville

Classified notice lists lamps pictures broiler coffee pot ladies clothing wig playpen and misc items for sale in Danville Pennsylvania. Ruth Hlid ek is named and the item sale is linked to a local teacher's talents context.

Danville

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