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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
2
An editorial links recent violent acts to global poverty and social frustration. It argues progress in science and welfare clashes with spikes in violence, urging powerful nations to reduce poverty to curb crime, unrest, and fear worldwide.
In Phoenix the U S Department of Transportation tested an experimental car intended to survive a head on crash at 50 mph. The car withstood a 49 mph collision into a steel wall but three dummies were killed or seriously injured as air bags failed. Transport Secretary John Volpe praised the concept despite the high cost of about 1 million dollars per vehicle.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak analyze a White House misstep when President Nixon endorsed Cardinal Cooke's anti abortion push in New York. The letter leaked, upsetting Gov Rockefeller and campaign aides, revealing weak political handling and internal dissent ahead of 1972 reelection efforts.
In New York George Wallace dominates Michigan and Maryland primaries. His resurgence could shore up a strong bloc at the Democratic convention, shaping strategy while prompting debate over gun control and primary reform proposals for 1976.
The writer rebuts an editorial attacking handguns after Gov George Wallace shooting. It argues banning handguns won't stop crime, notes criminals would find black market or zip guns, and calls for swifter trials and harsher penalties rather than gun bans.
A speaker argues that registering handguns is essential to curb shooting violence. The text compares weapons like knives and blunt tools as dangerous, urges removal of violent misfits from society, and questions deterring crime with any weapons law. It reflects strong anti crime rhetoric and moral framing.
Governor William T. Cahill expresses optimism that the strike against Transport of New Jersey, the state's largest bug firm, will end within a week. New Brunswick Home News notes the progress and regional impact.
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