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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
2
Editorial argues Nixon's win shows a mandate but notes Democratic split and McGovern's failure to appeal to middle America. It warns of voter alienation, declining trust in government, and urges Nixon to restore public confidence, leadership, morality, and hope for democracy.
The State Board of Education reduced certification from five to four years amid citizen opposition. Critics say this lowers quality, noting a teacher surplus and urging improved curricula instead. The plan also proposes renewable certificates with on the job review, raising questions about principal oversight and fairness.
Hawaii faces rapid growth with 7,000 miles from Singapore as a model of crowded living. Oahu holds 82 percent of Hawaii's population on 10 percent of land, prompting debates over zero growth, family planning, and immigration. Singapore cut births via maternity leave limits and housing policies as Hawaii studies controls.
A front page report notes First National City and Chase Manhattan negotiating to open Moscow offices, the first American banks there since 1922, while an anti American Yevtushenko play plays in Moscow. The writer argues growing trade will shift Soviet thinking more than propaganda. The piece recalls Geneva Spirit and contrasts it with revived cooperation grounded in mutual economic interests.
President Nixon toured 16 states and spoke in 15 broadcasts arguing the US must stay strong to defend free world interests. He warned McGovern’s plan to cut defense would yield isolation and concede to Soviet and Chinese pressure, claiming progress on Vietnam peace and prisoners of war.
Opinion notes Maryland high court ruling by 6 to 1 that a married woman may vote while living under her maiden name. The piece applauds progress toward gender equality and cites other signs such as a female page at the Supreme Court and a woman on GM's board. It argues equal rights extend beyond wording in the Declaration of Independence.
A reader response to Edna Lindholm's poem in the Progress thanks the author and calls for action about a city dump in an empty lot at 62nd Street and Camelback. The note mentions the half street at 82nd and identifies Pastor Zoellner of Bethany Lutheran Church as the neighbor.
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