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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
3
A 1968 Belgian ship carrying 200 tons of uranium to Italy vanished, crew and vessel未 found. U.S. officials later floated Israel as a possible pirate, a claim lacking proof but signaling a breach of international law. The episode underscores growing risks as nuclear power expands.
A visitor notes worsening smog and sprawl in Los Angeles, then reports a severe drought crisis. Signs urge reduced water use, shorter showers, and reporting leaks, with California warned as facing the worst natural disaster if projections hold. Arizona also risks future shortages due to scarce rain and little snow.
Washington sources describe President Carter maintaining an 80 hour week to absorb 300 daily pages of reports. He personally reviews arms sale proposals, letters from congressmen, and drafts with five speech writers while briefing on welfare and Mormon Church insights. Some worry over excessive focus on minor matters.
An article contrasts President Carter warnings of oil shortages with SRI and U N reports. It cites USGS doubts on SRI 4000 billion barrel figures, notes Hubbert’s peak around 1990–2000, and argues price rises alone may not ensure conservation while UN forecasts see a rosy long term due to undiscovered deposits and tech gains.
Moyne Jamison, director of Progress Counseling, urges schools to broaden graduation recognition beyond academics. She cites John Gardner on diverse excellence and argues honors should honor all outstanding abilities across departments, not just high marks.
A Paradise Valley resident recounts a fatal crossing on Lincoln Drive and argues for a safer, redesigned road. The letter cites a child’s death and prior fatalities on Lincoln Drive, contending wider roads improve safety.
PAU EDWARDS criticizes opponents of Lincoln Drive widening for clinging to outdated 18th century thinking in Paradise Valley. The writer urges updated viewpoints and action to advance the project.
An aide and a Nelson Rockefeller associate received 1.8 million dollars in tar free and forgiven loans from the former governor. The Times outlines the connections and the timeline, noting the political implications and ongoing scrutiny of Rockefeller era financing.
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