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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1970
Page
2
Editorial urges compromise on a proposed one cent Scottsdale sales tax to fund flood control and land purchases. A scaled back plan, about 18 million dollars with half from federal funds, would limit the initial tax to a quarter cent and delay until April. Citizens are urged to respond with ideas to avoid a damaging, long term battle.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad admitted missile installations near the Suez but attributed the dispute to U S pressure and blamed Washington for engineering the cease fire. He suggested missiles are not a real issue while Arab delegates called his remarks groundwork for compromise.
Observers note Nixon’s 15 minute Phoenix rally clip shows poor TV mastery while Muskie’s cool, calm delivery contrasts and may influence 1972 prospects. Analysts cite Democrats’ lingering doubts on law and order as a vulnerability in nationwide campaigns.
A satirical note mocks a proposed children reader titled Leong and Conchita, portraying a diverse, modern American family in controversial terms. Critics accuse the publication of promoting sexual and racial stereotypes and threaten protests. Harping & Row withdraw the work amid a coalition's picketing and public outcry.
Representative William Bray announces plans for a wide ranging inquiry into professional welfare organizations citing alleged misuse of funds and exploitative tactics toward welfare mothers and children. He faults NWRO for demonstrations and urges scrutiny of group activities and motives. Bray weighs forming a special or established committee inquiry.
The piece notes Radio of Free Asia aims to pressure Hanoi over American POWs, describing ROFA as a North Vietnam broadcast countermeasure. It credits Korea's Chung Hee Park and the Korean Cultural and Freedom Foundation, with plans to lease Southeast Asian transmitters to widen broadcasts. It ends with a satirical ad about a fireplace gadget and Hemingway anecdotes.
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