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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1977
Page
3
A critical overview of six decades under Leninist rule traces famine, war, and repression to assess whether the USSR met its goals. It highlights Lithuania’s 1940 invasion, 1940s riots, and ongoing dissidence as signs the revolution remains hollow, dependent on force, secrecy, and fear.
Donna R. Mies writes about becoming a widow at 51 and facing ruinous debt. She details lack of savings, no life insurance, no Medicare, 8-year-old son, a 29-year mortgage, and constant bills. Despite work and small Social Security, she remains financially strained and frustrated by minimal relief.
The Scottsdale Community College era saw persistent clashes between students faculty and the administration along with the Maricopa County Community College Board. Acting president Mike Svaco earns broad respect from faculty and students as a screening committee and faculty petition back his bid for the presidency. If the board rejects Svaco, it could disrupt a period of relative tranquility at SCC.
Edward Koch, poised to win mayor, must pursue federal aid to salvage New York after decades of deficit spending. Felix Rohatyn’s draft speech urges a federal welfare takeover and tax relief, while Koch warns of hard bargains with unions and limited chances in Congress.
Paradise Valley voters confront unusual recall election amid council dispute over campaign flyers and the decision to skip the voters guide for economy. A town meeting also saw a $1000 car wash device funded for four months of road work and a canceled Meet the Candidates Night.
Senator Dewey Bartlett, terminally ill with cancer, faced a Senate showdown over a strip mining bill clause that could raise billions in coal costs. Bartlett opposed the provision but, while recovering, was unable to cast a proxy vote. Sen. Clifford Hansen abstained, tipping a 5-4 decision that added a multibillion-dollar giveaway to consumers.
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