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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1974
Page
4
A discussion of Felix Frankfurter’s remark on press freedom, the role of editorials, and the cost pressures facing newspapers. It notes readers’ views on errors, explains editorial independence, and highlights a looming $25 per ton newsprint price increase raising annual bills toward $2.5 billion.
Saturday marks Newspaper Carrier Day closing National Newspaper Week. The piece celebrates carriers delivering news to Scottsdale and nearby areas, praising their energy as leaders of tomorrow and vital in the newspaper family. Note mentions Progress editor Jonathan Marshall running for U S Senate with editorials labeled J M.
Ex McGovern campaign manager Gary Hart shifts from liberal posture to a moderate image to lead against Peter Dominick in Colorado, a state seen as a nationwide harbinger of the 1974 political upheaval. Hart touts grass roots strength while avoiding hard ideological clashes, aligning with anti Republican sentiment sweeping the era.
A critical column denounces Boston protests against school desegregation as a disgraceful mob scene. It contrasts Boston with Little Rock and Ole Miss, questions clergy and liberal leaders, and urges accountability. The piece also discusses foreign policy debates on Cuba, Castro, and FBI crime tactics with critical portraits of officials and generals.
A letter argues for individual rights against water fluoridation in Phoenix. The writer insists citizens should freely choose whether to ingest fluoride, citing constitutional religious liberty and parental rights, and opposes adding fluoride to school milk and water.
The Progress asks writers to limit letters to 350 words and include name and home address for verification. Preference is given to typewritten submissions and double spaced formatting to aid space constraints and review.
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