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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1973
Page
2
The Arizona Legislature halted at 5:07 a.m. after four months of debate over tax reform and other measures. While some positive acts passed, including health service reorganization and a no fault divorce law, many key bills failed such as the corporate code and day care aid. A total of 184 bills and nine resolutions were approved.
The report notes John Connally, ex Texas governor, moves from Democrats to Republicans amid a pattern of party switches by figures named John. Martha Mitchell recalls pressuring John to back Nixon, while Lindsay and others previously shifted ends of the spectrum. The piece observes party realignment as a recurring theme in American politics.
A brief note in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch calls a line by a physicist striking for its clarity and impact. The line draws attention amid a feature encouraging curiosity in science writing and public understanding.
In a satirical tale, John Connally hides as SUPERTEX to aid Dick and Pat amid a flood threat to their upscale estate. He vows to curb sniping from elites, touts 2020 vision and a 1001.Q. brain, then declares his mission to help the rich in trouble. The punchline reveals his creed: Buy low, sell high.
The Berlin Ending, a new thriller by E Howard Hunt, exposes a clever rogue with a cynical view of humanity. Neal Thorpe, CIA backdrop, fights Soviet agents to save a girl amid brutal espionage in Europe. Hunt’s own life colors the brutal, fast paced tale.
A reader responds to Frances B. Patterson's letter arguing the film Deep Throat and nearby adult bookstores should not be banned. The writer notes long runs and tax revenue for the city, points out age restrictions, and asserts viewers attend by choice. The piece defends mature adults and opposes censorship.
A reader endorses the May 8 headline Maybe They Should Go and criticizes three Scottsdale school board members for immature actions. The letter argues a board should direct the superintendent, supports Dr. Reuben, and suggests changing board members’ occupations to remove salary concerns so the district can function effectively.
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