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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1974
Page
4
Retired Cmdr Lloyd Bucher author argues amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters. He cites personal loss, national duty, and individual responsibility while urging limited amnesty for those who fled rather than deserted. He contrasts with blanket pardon and stresses court scrutiny for deserters.
Harry L. Foster, veteran judge advocate of the 22nd District American Legion in San Diego County, argues against blanket amnesty for draft evaders. He cites wartime service, citizenship duties, and George Washington’s defense obligation, urging individualized justice and prosecution of evaders. He notes past lessons from the Roberts board after World War II and emphasizes that no man is above or below the law.
A Copley News Service legal feature notes guilty pleas by corporate executives for election law violations and the fines ranging from five thousand to fifteen thousand dollars. It cites Arizona law Sec. 16-1471, amended May 7 1973, outlining fines from five hundred to two thousand dollars and prison terms from one to three years for violations. The piece highlights the public credibility loss for executives and corporations and invites readers to request further legal details.
Upcoming Hohokam School events include vision screening October 14 to 18 and progress reports mailed the week of Oct 14. A tea for room mothers on October 15, a parent discussion with Dr. Frank Schilling on October 16, and a Little League officer election on October 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Jerome Evans former executive vice president for finance testified in the Stanley Goldblum case detailing how he helped falsify Equity Funding Corp of America books starting in 1964 to inflate earnings per share. Evans linked the scheme to Goldblum who allegedly profited by 4.7 million from inflated stock while the firm lost money.
The American Sons of Italy holds its first membership meeting at 8 p.m. Monday at 7509 N. 12th St in Phoenix. The Phoenix lodge formed in August with Louis Mennuti elected venerable. A recruiting drive will be discussed at the gathering.
Bob Hope will reconstruct his UPI valued four million dollar hilltop mansion in Palm Springs California. Architectural plans are under study by city building authorities following the July 1973 fire.
Gallup says Americans are apprehensive about inflation and political immorality yet not despondent. About 70 percent expect the economy to worsen while half see a low mood ahead, but many believe hardships can be endured and support for Ford's policies depends on national interest.
East Lansing Michigan beekeepers face higher prices as queen bees climb from 1.50 cheaper two years ago to 5 or 6 dollars and a two pound package jumps to 18 dollars. Honey prices rise to 197 per pound prompting many to keep their own bees.
Chaparral High School hosts three foreign students through American Field Service and Student International Exchange. Humia Jane Chris from New Zealand stays with the Elsons in Phoenix and Agneta Johansson and Fredrik Grell from Sweden with Johnson and Erickson families. Additional exchanges include Guadalajara visits and Arcadia’s student participants. booster activities, councils, and fall events are outlined for 1974-75.
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