Saving fuel and the speed limit feel at odds
A columnist scolds the Arizona State Highway Commission for not lowering major highway speeds to 50 mph arguing faster driving wastes fuel and endangers lives. They praise Scottsdale schools for fuel efforts but fault not addressing student commuting and call for walking and biking. They urge parental discipline of teens and note observed speeding on Interstate 10 countered by a few state cars sticking to 50 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Arizona
Commission
Scottsdale
Tucson
Interstate 10
Sweet News Paper: Mexico Experiment Could Make Edible Paper
A Mexican sugar cane waste paper experiment may enable edible newspapers. If successful, readers could choose scented or flavored editions and even sushi-style treats, changing the newspaper’s role from informant to dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nixon energy plan faces criticism over environment
The piece argues the president's energy proposals favor fossil fuels and industry, warning of potential mandatory conservation, and questions the neglect of solar and nuclear options. It notes windfalls for offshore drilling and EPA concerns about coastal ecological risks amid a fast-track leasing schedule.
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Nixon Administration
Energy Research
Nixon
Council On Environmental Quality
CEQ
U.S
Interior Department
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Florida Gulf Coast
Tampa
Pensacola
Apalachicola
Gulf Coast
Interior
Arab flu scare spoof warns of 68 degree outbreak
Column by Dick West mocks energy crisis fears forecasting a “Arab flu” virus activated at 68 degrees. He jokes about warming centers and wine served warm, urging pragmatic improvisation during fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick West Washington
UPI
United States
John Love
Love
Gas torch ban urged in energy crisis plea
Jerome Wilhardt of Scottsdale asks city officials to briefly ban ornamental natural gas burning and reduce electric lighting at car lots to save fuel and electricity during the energy shortage. He supports shutting off gas street lights and lawn torches while noting car lot illumination is excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Wilhardt
Scottsdale
Jaworski follows Cox's footsteps in Watergate probe
Special prosecutor Jaworski files a brief asserting not even the President may break the law for national security, continuing Cox-era demand for presidential papers and Plumbers documents. White House wary, but no major changes yet. Italy faces Arab oil pressure threatening U.S. fleets and military readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Jaworski
Cox
Houston Corporation
White House
Plumbers
Justice Department
Nixon
Italy
U.S
Singapre
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Pacific
Wright Named Assistant Publisher at Marshall Blisher
W. B. Doc Wright is appointed Assistant Publisher at Marshall Blisher, signaling a leadership shift in the newspaper's management. Wright brings decades of editorial experience and will oversee daily operations and staff coordination.
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Arshall Blisher
W. B
Doc’ Wright
Vivid portrayal of garrison’s final Indian message
Morristown Gazette Mail notes the final message from Native forces will be depicted vividly, set against the wooded surroundings of the fort, with emphasis on dramatic scenes.
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Morristown
Tenn
Gazette- Mail
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Jeff Stansbury
Edward Flattau
California
Inside Report
Pentagon
Jonath
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earle
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ational Newspaper Association
Ablora Newsparess Association
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