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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
1
The piece attacks a 2000 dollar tax deduction for Congress members arguing it creates an unfair tax windfall while symbols of residence and expense deductions blur in Washington. It contrasts lawmakers with average citizens burdened by taxes and questions if representatives remain ordinary citizens.
Hugh Forster of Lancaster argues Americans should vote more, citing Belgium 90 percent Italian participation and British 82 percent turnout while only 51 percent voted in 1948. He warns one vote can alter history and praises the secret ballot as a shield against tyranny.
At Arizona State College Tempe on Tuesday evening May 20 five Scottsdale students received degrees as part of a 797 graduate class. Governor Howard Pyle delivered the commencement address as Dr Grady Gammage conferred degrees. Bailey Finot Tong Westfall and Frye among those earning Bachelor of Arts or Science in Education and Master of Arts in Education credentials.
The auxiliary of the Arizona Federation of Post Office clerks convenes May 24-25 in Phoenix with Mrs. Floyd Theobald presiding. Registration starts 9 a.m. Saturday at Hotel Adams. Sessions cover resolutions and Congress issues. Mrs. Otto Dick attends. Banquet at Shrine Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dance.
Mrs. Leland Wright president of the Scottsdale PTA calls a board meeting for Friday May 23 at 10 am in the new high school cafeteria. A luncheon will follow.
Elizabeth Haas sends notice of Blake and Marianna Field moving from Scottsdale to Palm Springs to open a new private coeducational day school for grades 7 through 12. The aims emphasize college prep and strong civic foundations, with activities like swimming tennis and horseback riding. Page 66 continuation noted.
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