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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1974
Page
3
An election day editorial argues government payrolls across Phoenix Maricopa County and Arizona are rising amid inflation curb plans. It notes 15 million federal state and local workers and calls payroll expansion a powerful political force influencing policy and elections.
FBI index shows crime up 2 to 10 percent for last year and 6 percent overall from 1972. January to March 1974 shows a 15 percent rise with suburban 22 percent and rural 18 percent. Large cities over a million fell slightly while serious crime surged 30 percent since 1960.
Washington details show John Sawhill ousted from the FEA for style and political missteps amid energy policy battles. Critics say his public gas tax push and clashes with William Simon, Henry Kissinger, and Sen. Jackson sealed his fate.
Harriet Van Horne argues the downturn tightens funding for foundations, charities, and civic groups as endowment grants dwindle and donations fall. She highlights ASPCA peril, proposes a New York Animal Affairs department, cites pet overpopulation, and notes mixed results of dog clinics in Los Angeles and the impact of high dog licensing costs.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy in Scottsdale held a sacred music program to raise tuition funds for students in need. The event, driven by student initiative, reflects the school's Seventh-day Adventist identity and charitable spirit. Mrs. Kenneth Wright commends the effort.
A Scottsdale editor questions the ballot text and urges caution on Proposition 108. The writer, Edward Meldrim, complains about unclear wording and warns readers to scrutinize the Nov 4 editorial guidance before voting.
Mills said in his statement that on Thursday he was hosting a going-away party and was intoxicated at the time, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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