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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1971
Page
2
Four local children petitioned their father for higher allowances citing new jobs at home and rising costs. He cited wage and price freezes but granted moderate increases after discussion of economics and patriotism. The youths argued breaches by larger markets, referencing coal miners and steel price rises from official sources.
The piece argues that Phase 2 promises are failing as 5.5 percent wage guidelines do not curb inflation. Productivity lags, big labor and big business avoid parity, and the Administration’s policy is framed as political rather than economic, leaving inflation and trade imbalances unresolved.
The piece argues that all major powers conduct nuclear tests and face criticism, with Japan uniquely outspoken. It warns that continued testing risks miscalculation and planetary harm and calls for a universal ban treaty to stop nuclear testing by all nations.
Two U S admirals spoke in New York arguing national will is essential to deterrence. Admiral Moorer warned the defense budget and 6.8 percent of GNP leaves the U S vulnerable. Admiral Rickover criticized lack of progress and warned Soviet submarines threaten Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Inside Report details White House efforts to appoint a Nixon campaign chairman in New Jersey that angered state leaders. James A. Skidmore, a Nixon ally, was seen as a problematic choice given New Jersey’s pivotal role and past performance.
Mary McGrath laments Martha Mitchell's outspoken stance on feminism calling out sexist reactions from the press. The columnist argues her remarks distract from real progress and may hinder women’s advancement by framing liberation as a publicity act rather than a systemic issue.
A reader urges the city council to reconsider a no smoking ordinance for theatres. The writer argues non-smokers deserve clean air and cites infringement on smokers’ rights as a flawed rationale.
A Scottsdale reader argues that smoking in theatres is a fire hazard and urges cities Phoenix Mesa and Tempe to adopt smoking ordinances now before a tragedy occurs. The letter from MRS. NORMAL. KLEIVER stresses immediate local action.
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