Editorial on press freedom and accountability
The piece argues that attacks on the press harmed First Amendment freedoms yet Watergate highlighted journalism’s essential watchdog role. It defends probing reporting by outlets like the Washington Post and Times, noting journalists reveal truth and inform the public while politicians resist scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
George Wallace
Ron Ziegler
Washington Post
New York Times
Los Angeles Times
Watergate
Ring Around the Recall of Gov Jack Williams
A letter criticizes the recall movement against Gov. Jack Williams while accusing officials of delaying the process. It notes 176 317 signatures collected and urges swift validity checks by county recorders to determine if 103 000 valid signatures exist and allow a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
Williams
Wesley Bolin
Senior GOPers issue ultimatum over Nixon isolation
In the wake of James McCord's testimony senior Republicans urge Nixon to open the White House to party leaders and outline a plan for a new system. They demand an Oval Office meeting with no staff, possible staff reshuffle, and consider resignation if he remains secluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James McCord
Nixon
House
Senate
Oval
White House
Congress
Camp David
Key Biscayne
Arizona
John Rhodes
Republican Policy Committee
McCord
Ervin Committee
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Sheraton Carlton
Reed
Alexander Haig
Melvin R. Laird
Scottsdale Memorial responds to Mrs Elias on fundraising
The Mailbag letter asks for community support for a 3 million expansion fund drive. The hospital corrects claims about orthopedic gear stating over 10 wheelchairs with four reclining. notes refurbished rooms. adds new intensive care units for coronary and respiratory care. highlights high cardiac recovery rates and ongoing need for donations to meet growing community health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Lucille M. Elias
Elias
Scottsdale Memorial
America
Fresh national coverage praised by reader Carole Faubert
A Scottsdale reader Carole Faubert commends the paper for clear government coverage and calls it a breath of fresh air in a time of sparse public information. She thanks the staff for honest reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Faubert
Scottsdale
Readers Asked To Send Brief Letters To Editor
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits length to 350 words due to space constraints. Writers should include name and home address for verification, and type written submissions will be preferred and double spaced.
Connally Converts to Republican Stirs 1976 Prospects
Washington analysis notes Connally’s switch dents Democratic ranks mainly in Texas and the South. The move may aid GOP prospects by boosting conservative strength, with Agnew and rising figures Reagan Brock Rockefeller Percy among potential beneficiaries. Yet a 1976 nomination remains speculative. Connally’s impact hinges on his campaign success and electoral results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold B. Sawislak
Washington
UPI
John B. Connally
Democratic Party
GOP
Connally
Texas
National
Lyndon Johnson
South
Congress
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Spiro T. Agnew
Navy
Conally
Agnew
Maryland
Ronald Reagan
California
Sen
William Brock
Tennessee
Reagan
Brock
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Actsoas
Johnny Comp Ately
Nixon
Reader sues over board member Badertscher quotes
A reader questions front page coverage of a recall movement against Kenneth R. Badertscher and accuses the paper of misquoting him. The letter demands an apology if misquotations exist and calls for an editorial investigation into his voting record and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Badertscher
Badertscher
Artichoke
Scottsdale
Progress Office
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Inside Report
Lorain
Ohio
Laird
North Vietnam
Evans
Novak
Jonathan
Jerry McElfresh
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Marshall
W. B
Doc’ Wright
National Newspaper Association
Arizona Newspapers Association
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