Israel hit again as Egypt Syria attack on Yom Kippur
An editorial laments another Arab assault on Israel on Yom Kippur. It notes Israeli defenses, Soviet factual gaps, and political motives from Anwar Sadat amid broader Arab tensions. The piece warns of high casualties and urges a quick end to a senseless war.
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Israel
Egypt
Syria
Soviet Union
Suez Canal
Egyptaan
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Libya
Scottsdale Officials Take $3825 Three Day Flagstaff Junket
A report criticizes 45 Scottsdale staffers attending a three day Arizona League of Cities and Towns conference in Flagstaff. The weekend trip cost about $3,825, prompting questions about taxpayer spending and future elections.
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Flagstaff
Scottsdale
Arizona League of Cities and Towns
Crisis mood fuels push for sweeping reforms across America
The piece argues that a national crisis may trigger broad reforms as public trust wanes and impeachment debates begin. It cites tax refusal by 5 million Americans losing $6 billion, tax inequities, middle class strain, rising wealth concentration, and growing public anger over government and industry.
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U.S. News and World Report
Congress
IRS
Singleton Wolfe
Elise
Washington
America
John C. Raines
Mr. Raines
No Absolutes in Insomnia Says Writer and Guinness
Washington columnist Dick West jokes about absolutes in journalism and insomnia. He cites McCalls claim no one dies of insomnia and notes centuries of dubious sleep records, including Bertha Van Der Merwe and Toimi Silvo, with Burnett allegedly dying after years without sleep.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
East Lota
Iowa
McCall’s Magazine
William Nolen
Bertha van der Merwe
Cape Town
South Africa
Silvo
Nolen
Guinness
Eustace Rushworth Burnett
Rose
Leicestershire
England
Burnett
Permanent traffic signal urged for Granite Reef Jackrabbit intersection
Local residents petition the city repeatedly for a traffic light at Granite Reef and Jackrabbit due to heavy school and recreation traffic. The letter notes multiple near misses and a serious injury to Danny Knicely on Monday October 1, urging decisive action to convert the dangerous intersection into a well lighted, safely controlled crossing.
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Granite Reef-Jackrabbit
Danny Knicely
Residents propose moving trick or treating to Friday dates
Beth Holben and Joia Gentile of Scottsdale urge changing Halloween from a school night to Friday October 26 or Friday November 2 to ease school night conflicts and maximize participation for children and families.
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Beth Holben
Joia Gentile Scottsdale
Grandparents Day Appreciation in Scottsdale
Beulah Derby sends thanks for a thoughtful Grandparents Day in Scottsdale. The event was described as beautiful and enjoyable for all involved, reflecting appreciation for the grandparents and the community.
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Scottsdale
Beulah Derby
Uganda opens to visitors after a year of isolation
UPI reports Kampala begins tourism revival as Idi Amin orders a countrywide cleanup while expelling the plan’s organizer Bruce Fitch. Tour operators doubt security and many tourists will face hurdles, including advance foreign currency payments and passport surrender policies.
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Kampala
Uganda
UPI
Idi Amin
Big Daddy
Bruce Fitch
Fitch
Entebbe
Amin
Murchison Falls
Nile
Nairobi
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Foo Ure
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Raymond Wilkinson
By Raymond Wilkinson
Progress
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Jerry McElfresh
Arshall
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Doc’ Wright Assistant Publisher
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earls Or
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Asizokd Newspapers Association
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