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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1973
Page
2
President Nixon outlines the energy shortage and calls for shared sacrifices across society. He warns Americans to conserve as shortages differ by region and criticizes overreliance on nuclear energy while urging priority for solar and geothermal options.
A year and a half of talk yields no major reform as Congress and states drag feet on election changes. The Senate passes a reform bill avoiding campaign finance issues while the House and Speaker Albert face criticism over inaction. Wayne Hays' dual roles raise conflict questions amid Democratic stagnation.
White House resists Capitol Hill pressure for public penance by Nixon. Talks center on disclosure of tapes and documents to save his presidency, but many Republicans urge Nixon to testify and face questioning. Henry II analogy cited, aides split between hardliners and moderates as resignation talk grows.
Col. Frank M. Schnekler argues in a Phoenix letter that U S diplomacy under Kissinger empowered Russia and spurred Arab-Israeli conflict. He contends Moscow aims to widen influence via unrest rather than victory, urging stronger support for Israel and oil strategy.
Marie Ricketts of Mesa describes a 22 day tour with 18 locals plus companions from New York to Istanbul Cairo Cyprus and Tel Aviv. She recalls visiting Lavi Kibbutz near Tiberias on May 21, 1973 and notes war scars from 1967 while praising Israel’s agriculture and landscape and urging others to visit.
UPI analysis notes Soviet missiles outperforming expectations and a growing navy presence. Jackson cites 95 Soviet ships in the Mediterranean versus 60 for the United States, with 15,000 naval infantry aboard and plans for the Kiev carrier joining. The Hancock has been deployed toward the Persian Gulf area, signaling increased U.S. attention to oil routes and potential Mediterranean confrontation.
The Nixon administration trims funding for the deaf, blind and crippled while preserving executive limousines. HEW top officials push cuts totaling 27.7 million for rehabilitation counselors with broader aims to reduce a 600 million vocational program. The Times urges a return to the spirit of Job to aid the afflicted.
The Progress requests letters to the editor be limited to 350 words due to space constraints and that writers include name and home address for verification. Preference is given to typewritten letters which should be double spaced.
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