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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1973
Page
2
An editorial urges the class of 1973 to embrace responsibility and compromise. It notes Watergate as a national scandal and local issues, praising dissent and social progress while stressing the value of ideals, service, and helping others for lasting personal fulfillment.
The governor of Arizona proclaims John Birch Day for the third year, aligning state honors with a controversial group. The John Birch Society is accused of anti government rhetoric, targeting officials, teachers, and businesspeople, making Arizona a national laughing stock.
Environmental and suburban growth policy battles unfold as Interior committees draft land use bills. Lobby groups in Washington drive the debate while local leaders, crucial to curb sprawl, remain largely absent. The Nelson and Saylor proposals push state and public input, but real reform faces stiff political headwinds in the House.
A reader defends public discussion in restaurants and other venues, argues against censorship and Gestapo imagery, and protests perceived media bias. He urges nationalization of news outlets and challenges the paper to criticize government suppression. The letter critiques press freedom and journalistic objectivity.
A reader argues that the city should allow artificial turf at a gas station to improve appearance. They condemn a vacant lot north of the Safari Hotel for cars, refuse, and blown plastic, urging proper disposal and cleanup by responsible parties despite beautification costs.
The piece calls for presidential order granting unconditional amnesty to 58,680 U S youths who left for Canada and other countries over Vietnam War moral concerns. It argues Watergate and Pentagon Papers misconduct undermine government integrity and urges the President to forgive by granting amnesty.
Confidential talks show Nixon aides and congressional Democrats weighing a flat five to ten cent gas tax aimed at damping inflation and gas demand. Treasury splits widen as Connally Mills Burns push anti inflation measures while Shultz may resist price controls and tax hikes.
Scottsdale attorney argues Breathalyzer tests are not infallible citing two personal drunk driving cases with inconsistent readings despite heavy liquor intake and shared medication. He urges reasonable doubt and questions reliability of alcohol content determinations.
A former Mobil employee cites Mobil's participation in a share the ride initiative, arguing the editorial on gas companies should acknowledge the company's actions. The reader urges Progress readers to note Mobil's visible efforts and implies gaps in coverage.
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