Gutierrez pushes merit based raises for Phoenix workers
Phoenix Councilman Rosendo Gutierrez, a liberal allied with labor, criticizes automatic 6.5 percent pay hikes for city employees. He favors merit based raises, with top scale advancement tied to performance, arguing it would curb waste and hold taxes down despite inflation. Public workers oppose changes but supporters say the plan rewards the deserving and improves value for taxpayers.
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San Francisco ends five week strike as unions bow to voters
The 1976 San Francisco strike ends with supervisors and voters saying enough to costly labor demands. Mayor Moscone resisted a settlement, while bills to trim pay and pensions persist, and police and bus workers face the fallout of a city wary of concessions.
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Remembering sportsmanship in the Little League season
As Little League begins, parents and coaches should focus on fair play and fun for children. Avoid fights, umpire abuse, and booing as these hurt players and diminish enjoyment. winning matters less than participation and sportsmanship.
Reform needed in Congress says columnist
The piece argues the Senate and House gatekeeping by seniority and the Rules Committee undermine merit and equal representation. It contrasts James J. Delaney's likely chairmanship with unchallenged seniority and notes Richard Poff's blocked federal judgeship by Senator Scott. The author calls for concrete reforms to rebuild public trust.
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New York
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Rules Committee
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Indiana
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Roanoke
Richard Poff
Scott
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Progress invites letters to editor with word limit
The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 3500 words and to include their name and address for verification. This space rule aims to manage print capacity and ensure accountability for opinion pieces.
Editorial critique and Shell station rebuilding delay
A Scottsdale editorial accusing Shell Oil of unsightly negligence spurred a rebuttal arguing Shell faced a lengthy city negotiation period before permits were finally issued. The correspondent defends press freedom and integrity, noting Shell had long sought to rebuild and that the paper misrepresented events.
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Weekend section earns Scottsdale Progress praise
Herm Spowas of KXTC Phoenix commends the Scottsdale Progress Weekend for its entertainment art and literature coverage. He lauds the Friday edition as a gem well organized and informative and praises the staff for maintaining high standards.
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Conlan Defends Faith The Editorial Controversy
Letter-writer asserts John Conlan is guilty only of belief in God matching founding fathers and supporting freedoms. The writer agrees with the paper’s call for readers to weigh words and records and supports Conlan as fit for the U.S. Senate.
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