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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1969
Page
2
A conservative view argues against commercial supersonic flight citing health risks from noise. Experts warn ear damage and stress among susceptible individuals, while supporters claim booms will become a normal part of life. The piece urges slowing progress to protect well being.
A teacher argues English spelling resists rules due to exceptions and a static spelling-book approach. The proposed fix is an individual, student tailored method using personal spelling books, with teachers tracking progress and correcting errors. A full spelling reform is deemed unlikely soon.
Petitions have been filed and three residents seek seats on the school board. The writer notes the tough, thankless nature of the job and laments the small pool of candidates while urging ongoing civic involvement.
Washington Democratic figures report Robert Strauss of Texas voiced strong critique of the Policy Council at a closed DNC session. He faulted the slate for liberal bias and Texas representation, noting Brooks and Jordan as liberals from the Gulf Coast area. Harris defended the choice, saying it reflected balance beyond Strauss’s view.
A reader criticizes the City Manager plan to remove certain houses near the Civic Center and Vista del Camino, arguing the approach stigmatizes residents. The letter defends minority rights and urges considerate treatment of neighborhoods labeled as undesired.
A Scottsdale letter writer from Saguaro High discusses the youth views section and dress code debate. He notes student council mediation, cross-school talks with three other high schools, and plans to present a unified dress code to the board of education. He compares enrollment figures and questions administration policy while urging broader reader participation and leadership from the paper.
A sprawling, fragmentary column rails at Dr Sam Sheppard wrestling a career shift, pork barrel fears, supersonic flight, TV crime links, UN diplomacy, and a joking jab at cocktail parties. It pivots from U S domestic debates to international law and satire.
Scottsdale Daily Progress staff and publishing details are listed, including editor Jonathan Marshall and publisher Jerry McElfresh. The note covers office address, circulation policy, subscription rates, and publication schedule for September through May and June to August.
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