Scottsdale council race eyes change as Messinger retires
Scottsdale eyes a smaller field after Paul Messinger confirms he will not seek re election. Mayor Jenkins and Councilmen Smith and Campana plan to run again while Jean Black and Jeff Schubert have announced candidacies. The move promises at least one new face on the council and renewed competition for voters.
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Push for Higher Minimum Wage Faces Economic Trade Offs
The Congress considers a bill to raise the minimum wage to 3 per hour on January 1 1977 and to boost overtime pay. Proponents cite inflation pressure, while critics warn of inflationary spillovers, automation, unemployment, bankruptcies, and reduced productivity. They urge a reasonable increase to avoid economic chaos.
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Republicans win control as bond issues rejected in Arlington
In Arlington County Virginia Republicans surged to the county board on a platform of less spending and debt while eight bond measures were defeated, reflecting a national mood against higher taxes. Voters opposed projects from parks to street repairs, approving only sewage treatment and mass transit funding.
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Scouting's tough
Arthur Hoppe lampoons a Boy Scout supermarket merit badge as Scoutmaster Homer Pettibone leads Wolf Pack 37 through a chaotic shopping lesson. The piece ends with the troop abandoning the idea and joking about other advanced studies.
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Milton Haberdash
Board members praise show despite limited broad interest
The Sunday Oklahoma publication quotes a board member saying the event was not a failure due to a lack of broad interest and that the group worked hard to make it a success.
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Sunday Oklahoman
Peacemaker America and U S arms policies criticized
C M Overton of Prescott argues that the United States is the world’s leading arms seller, funding wars and dictatorships across regions. He cites $100 billion in postwar weapon shipments to 36 countries and urges Congress to approve Nelson’s amendment and similar bills to suspend or curb arms sales.
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Scottsdale dog noise ordinance gains support from residents
Scottson residents applaud the amendment to Ordinance No 836 aimed at curbing dog disturbances. The measure targets untrained excitable dogs while sparing well cared for pets, citing 600 annual police calls for dog problems and 20 man days spent on them.
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Scottsdale
Please Mr Harris Should Appoint Rather Than Face Election
A reader argues Harris should appoint rather than schedule an election given the economy and short timeframe. Recalls are seen as a weak check. The editor notes the official was chosen for ability and must act after weighing all facts, with public support to follow.
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Richard Harris
Armistice Day Noted Lapse In Scottsdale Observance
A reader scolds Scottsdale officials for not planning Armistice Day remembrance and cites a 17th century Irish poet to stress the need for proper recognition. The letter, signed Edward M. Conklin Jr., urges continued official acknowledgment of veterans' sacrifices.
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Thomas Jordan
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