Modernize Congress Call for sweeping reform of Congress
The editorial endorses Ralph Nader's critique of Congress as unwieldy and dominated by seniority. It urges ethical cleanups, elimination of conflicts of interest, streamlined procedures, and reassertion of constitutional authority to restore effective legislative leadership for good government.
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Ralph Nader
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Daniel Brewster
John McCormack
John Dowdy
Nader
House
Rain in the Valley tests Arizona drivers in wet weather
The column laments splashy driving in Arizona during rain, noting puddles inundate pedestrians cyclists and motorists. It cites impaired braking and vision as dangers and calls for more education on wet weather driving and courtesy to reduce reckless behavior.
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Arizona
McGovern’s Massachusetts Wobble Mirrors Shifting Loyalty
In liberal Massachusetts, McGovern slides from a strong showing to a slim chance as Nixon leads blue-collar areas. Kennedy spars over campaign roles while regular Democrats press for a broader, bread-and-butter focus to win back working voters.
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Boston
George McGovern
Edward M. Kennedy
Nixon
Massachusetts
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
McGovern
Michael Harrington
Mr. Nixon
White House
Francis Sargent
Edward Brooke
Spiro T. Agnew
Post Office Square
Kevin White
John Winthrop McKean
Harrington
Michael Dukakis
Misread initialisms spark a hall of mix ups
A humorous column notes how many acronyms clash in meetings with AAAAA SAE ANA INS ASPCA APDA MDAA NMSS NAACP and others. The piece recalls misidentifications at the St Regis and Statler Hilton as fundraisers and speaks to confusion over charity groups and organizations.
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AAAAA
SAE
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Society of Americanngineers
ANA
American Mint Association
INS
Polaris
St. Regis
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
ASPCA
APDA
Statler-Hilton
MDAA
NMSS
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Multiple Dystrophy Associations of America
Mailbag Reveres Endorses Brown in Arizona Race
A letter urges 4th district voters to study candidates before the primary. It argues turnout risks a fringe takeover and endorses Jack Brown for a mainstream, inclusive approach. The speaker calls for responsible representation across rural and urban communities and urges supporters to engage in the campaign.
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Arizona
Congress
America
4Th Congressional
Jack Brown
4Th
Birthday Mail Delays Spark Resident’s Outcry in Scottsdale
Joy Mays of Scottsdale recounts a string of late and misplaced mail including birthday greetings, tax notices, and a deed certified mail that never arrived. She notes errors spanned over five months with postmarks from August and September and questions the handling by the postal system.
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Computer
Scottsdale
Carada
JOY Mays Scottsdale
County Flood District Advisory Board Hears Public Input
Residents urged greater involvement as the board discusses flood issues. The letter to Col. John Lowry calls for action over excessive paperwork and focus on practical flood solutions. Bill Alexander signs the note.
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County Flood District Advisory Board
Col
John Lowry
Bill Alexander
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