Scottsdale council race sees potential fresh faces
Scottsdale may see a change as Paul Messinger retires after 1971 service leaving at least one new face. Mayor Jenkins and Councilmen Smith and Cam pana plan to run again with Jean Black and Jeff Schubert already announcing. The piece notes Phoenix shows lively primaries and urges broad candidate competition for healthy governance.
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Push for Higher Minimum Wage Faces Economic Risks
Congress debates raising the minimum to 3 dollars per hour on January 1 1977 and increasing overtime pay. Proponents cite inflation pressures but critics warn of inflationary spurts, automation, job losses, bankruptcies, and harm to fixed incomes and productivity. A cautious, moderate rise is urged to avoid economic chaos.
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Arlington Vote Rebuffs Bond Measures Boosts GOP Board Win
In Arlington County Virginia voters approved only one bond issue while electing two Republicans to the county board on an anti spending platform. The result, seen as a local echo of national worries about debt, drew comment from White House and Capitol Hill figures about a broader shift against new spending and pork barrel projects.
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Scouting's tough
Arthur Hoppe lampoons a supermarket merit badge for Boy Scouts as Scoutmaster Homer Pettibone leads Troop 37 through comic misdirections and shopper etiquette. The piece ends with the boys deciding the task is too hard and joking about other pursuits.
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Board members praised effort despite limited broad interest
The Sunday Oklahoma publication notes board members worked hard and contends the show was not a failure due to a lack of broad interest, emphasizing perseverance and community effort.
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Sunday Oklahoman
Peacemaker America as Leading Arms Seller
Letter argues the United States is the world’s top arms supplier since World War II, funding wars and dictatorships with weapon shipments. C M Overton of Prescott urges congressional action, citing Sen. Nelson’s amendment and calls to suspend arms sales to the Middle East.
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Scottsdale Moves To Curb Dog Noise With New Ordinance
Scottsdale introduces amendments to Ordinance 836 targeting excitable untended dogs. Residents praise clearer legal remedies while police logs show 600 annual dog noise calls and 20 man-days for enforcement. The change hinges on neighbor-backed complaints and trained, restrained pets. Ross Stone.
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Editorial on Harris decision weighs election vs appointment
A reader argues for appointing Harris rather than an election due to economic strain and low turnout. The piece stresses Harris should act after weighing all facts, rejects recalls, and notes the official was chosen for capability and must face unpopular decisions.
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Armistice Day Noted As Scottsdale Officials Skipped Remembrance
A Scottsdale reader laments the lack of Armistice Day ceremonies and cites an Irish poet Thomas Jordan warning against forgetting soldiers after danger passes. The letter calls on the Scottsdale Official Family to observe Armistice Day in the future.
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