Progress endorsements lay out editorial picks for voters
The Progress lists endorsements from an eight member committee across national and local races. It favors Dennis DeConcini for U S Senate and multiple Republican or Democratic candidates for Congress state legislature and county offices with several propositions approved or opposed.
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America
U.S. Senate
Dennis DeConcini
Congress
John J. Rhodes
Anthony Mason
The Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Transformation
The hospital moved from a single old building to modern facilities with 262 beds and plans to reach 340 after a new wing. It recovered from near bankruptcy to offer upgraded equipment, rooms, staff, and service while seeking endowments to fund future expansion.
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Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Mailbag Criticism Targets Scientist Over Nuclear Safety Debate
A reader denounces Dr. Brehm of the University of Arizona for downplaying public input on Nuclear Safeguard Proposition 200. The letter accuses him of bias toward Arizona Public Service and of exploiting his status as a scientist for promotion.
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Channel 5
Dr. Brehm
University of Arizona
Brehm
Hitler
APS
McMullin Campaign Responds to SRP Volunteer Claim
A letter from a McMullin supporter refutes Edith Laetz claims that SRP employees volunteered for Rod McMullin's Senate bid. The writer labels the accusation unfounded and notes volunteers acted independently. The letter cites campaign chair Gordon Marshall as unrelated to SRP and urges focus on issues.
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Laetz
SRP
McMullin
Jon Kyl
Gordon Marshall
Usdane Faces Resignation Dilemma Over Senate Run
Edward J. Baumgart criticizes Scottsdale School Board member Robert Usdane for delaying resignation to seek Arizona Senate District 1. Baums argues Usdane should have quit earlier, noting a conflict between electorate representation and a single appointee.
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Senate
Robert Usdane
House
William Rigel
James Weeks
Charles Hyder
Glen Stapley
Jerry Hill
Ken Kunes
Mario Esquer
Scottsdale
Donald Swanson
Richard Clark
Joe Jamison
James Thompson
Community College Board
Cecelia Kline
Arizona Senate
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Shefrin Wins Republican Support for Senate Bid
In a public endorsement, a Republican voter pledges support for G. H. Dick Shefrin for Arizona State Senator Dist. 28. The writer praises Shefrin’s business ethics and integrity, stating he would vote for him in the November election.
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Dick Shefrin
Senate
Dist
Usdane
G.H
Dick” Shefrin
Arizona
Letters Missed Mailbag Ahead of Election Day
The Progress regrets that several letters concerning the election were received too late to be printed in the Mailbag before election day. More letters on Pg. 5.
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the Progress
Emissions Rules Spark Comment by Sir Dale Osburn
Bill Watson rebuts Sir Dale Osburns claims on 1977 mandatory vehicle emissions inspections. He notes only about 20 percent of vehicles would fail, not 40 to 50 percent, and repairs to renew registrations might cost about 25 dollars. He argues tuning improves fuel economy and questions the freedom to pollute neighbors.
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Dale Osburn
Osburn
Bill Watson
President elected cheaply by Harriett Van Horne
A reflection on the 1972 Ford Nixon Carter era political advertising, noting a $120 million campaign mostly spent on radio and television ads. The piece critiques the shallow, image driven strategy, compares Nixon’s 1968 and 1972 campaigns, and questions the high cost of elections and voter apathy.
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Nixon
Mr. Ford
Carter
Oval Office
White House
Richard Nixon
Slips and The F Move to Bellflower Change Careers
The notice cites Type Slips and The F relocating to Bellflower where Otis becomes a machinist for a living. The description mentions a building interior with a spacious lobby sex teller stations and a vault in a design.
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Otis
Coalinga
Calif
Grand Haven
Mich
Tribune
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