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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1968
Page
2
The piece laments the harsh life in coal towns and the deadly 78 men lost 700 feet underground after an explosion and fire. It argues while science has improved safety, mining remains dangerous and calls for stronger safety measures.
The Department of Transportation cites alcohol related crashes as 800000 yearly and 25000 deaths. It calls drunken drivers the nation's top traffic problem and urges stronger laws while balancing victims’ rights and treatment needs. End with a plea not to drink before driving during the holiday period.
Rep Melvin Laird drafts a five year plan warning the Nixon administration cannot balance the budget in year one or two. The study urges gradual changes, shifting welfare to work incentives, bloc grants, and defense cuts, with possible extension of the emergency 10 percent surtax.
A veteran teacher notes that year round schooling has appeared in many districts since the 1960s with four quarter plans tried in several states. While educational benefits are shown, expected financial savings have not materialized due to longer school terms and persistent building and staffing costs. The author urges continued exploration and cooperation among teachers, parents, and administrations to find a workable formula.
A reader recalls Ellie Lee Kahl whose death sparks memories of her 60 years in the Valley. She taught at Phoenix Union and Scottsdale High, led 10 annual bus trips to Mexico, and spoke 13 languages. Her students and colleagues remember her as Teacher of the Year 1957 and a generous mentor to all.
Fragmentary monologue reflects on sports fatigue and politics. It contrasts late season football excitement with restraint for medical reasons and mentions community figures in Maricopa County. The speaker notes low chapel attendance despite a past voting honor and asks where others are.
The piece urges higher turnout citing former Maj. Gen. Grigorenko and historic dissenters. It argues a reverse poll tax could force participation, noting low 1960 and 1964 voting rates and calling for accountability in presidential and local elections.
A university educator argues big time football is the brontosaurus of higher education. He warns it drives up costs and disrupts engineering curricula, noting football factories strain budgets and may die out as schools seek speedier science and safer, leaner programs.
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