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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1972
Page
2
An editorial analyzes an informal Brookings survey of about 200 Scottsdale residents. Top concerns include rapid growth traffic congestion high density development environmental degradation water limits overcrowded schools freeway intrusion and zoning plan obsolescence. It urges officials to align zoning with resident expectations and preserve livability.
A columnist reflects on the Wallace assassination and the idea that the “good guys” are those who speak out. He laments fear, apathy, and the public’s reluctance to take bold stands, warning that each shooting chips away at the nation’s civic courage. He questions political ease versus principle and urges continued political engagement.
An Arizona proclamation names John Birch Day under Governor Jack Williams, drawing criticism that the tribute memorializes the John Birch Society and its controversial stance. The piece argues the day honors a controversial group rather than a major historical event and notes prior backlash.
A library notice reviews three works: Management Dynamics by John Beckett argues for a systems based general theory of management. Executive Stress by Harry Levinson analyzes mental health and work meaning for executives. The Managerial Grid by Blake and Mouton outlines a two axis model of production and people and its use in leadership development.
The Scottsdale Progress column cites Harriet Van Horne misquoting Senator McGovern on marijuana legalization and amnesty. McGovern says he doubts legalization but opposes long prison terms, and favors conditional amnesty for those who refused induction if they serve non-military work, while opposing deserter amnesty. The letter urges truthful media coverage before November.
Edna Langley of Scottsdale argues that the Planning Commission’s five zoning cases will raise total allowable housing units from 772 to 2,580, increasing school children, cars, and land use and worsening overall pollution from sheer population growth.
A brief local item from Neenah Wisconsin notes players or officials ignoring Lombardi admonitions as a game progresses, with no explicit outcomes or names provided due to fragmentary text. The report reflects sports or conduct commentary from the Twin City News Record.
Supreme Court ruling finds Sierra Club lacked grounds to sue over Disney's Alpine Disneyland project in Mineral King Valley. Decision allows future suits by individuals using group funds, while unsettled is whether federal officials violated laws in approving plans. Public land debate renews calls to protect wilderness.
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