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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1976
Page
3
Arizona lawyer Flynn wins an appeal for a retrial in the case of former state fair director James Jones. Despite 18 convictions, technical errors led to the reversal, prompting critique of time and money spent on overturned cases and calling for reform in the legal system.
At a Phoenix Parks Board meeting artist Howard Walrath floated a plan for a 600 foot metal saguaro in Papago Park with neon, an elevator, and an observation deck. Estimated cost around 15 million, funded by admissions. Likely a joke, but if real it would be Arizona's most absurd scheme this year.
Washington column exposes how Congress granted Alaska natives rights to vast lands in 1971, but Interior Department blocks transfers through broad easements and litigation. It notes oil interests, hunting concerns, and 12 native corporations shaping development while criticizing treaty failures and federal evasion. It also covers Koch led efforts to curb Latin American dictators' US military aid under Carter.
Larry Williams argues against restricting 1600 titles with 12 objectionable pages in Paperback Power. He cites majority support, questions why Dr Philip Gates yields to minority pressures, and urges parent input to uphold open discussion and majority rule in school curriculum.
A speaker argues for safer sidewalks and stricter driver duties to protect pedestrians. Rules include immediate car stoppage in crosswalks and severe penalties for endangering walkers, citing scarce sidewalks in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley and the death of a 7 year old in a crosswalk.
Harriet Van Horne argues that on election fallout, broadcaster bias and the limits of objectivity shape coverage. She cites Carter’s grievances with networks, presses for moral information from journalists, and notes critics like Henry Fairlie on partisan influence and the Dole Mondale debate coverage.
The page lists H E Hal Metcalf as advertising manager and Jerry McElfresh as managing editor for the November 19 1976 issue Vol XVI No 236 along with page designation Page 4.
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