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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1975
Page
3
President Ford asks Congress for a 28 billion tax cut while proposing equal-sized spending cuts. Economists note previous cuts aided growth mainly via lower interest rates, while deficit projections rise and inflation risk grows, making this a politically charged, risky move.
An old-fashioned town meeting is planned in Scottsdale as part of a national American Bicentennial Commission effort. Local sponsors include the Scottsdale Paradise Valley Bicentennial Committee and the City of Scottsdale with Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce coordinating. Residents have prior STEP committee participation and this year’s event aims for broader citizen input and less structure.
Washington reports that by October over 102000 Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees have been resettled nationwide with nearly 29000 more waiting in camps for sponsors. States face rising education and training costs while Congress considers reimbursement plans. California leads in resettlement with 22500 arrivals, 10000 schoolchildren.
Letter criticizes County Supervisor Eldon Rudd for labeling merit raises as benefits. The writer notes merit raises were suspended by the Board of Supervisors and argues that wages and fringe benefits require negotiation and arbitration to protect workers. The piece warns that suspensions can threaten future benefits.
Letter urges Scottsdale voters to replace the mayor and council with business-minded leaders who control costs and taxes. It criticizes tax hikes on property and water, a 42 per year garbage fee, liquor sales at the Center for the Arts, and reliance on federal funds for new buildings and parks.
Utilities push for pump storage projects to store electricity for peak demand while environmentalists warn of river damming and habitat loss. FPC notes thousands of megawatts potential, but sites face state opposition and legal challenges.
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