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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1976
Page
3
The article argues that the 55 mph limit slowed traffic and reduced accidents while saving fuel. With fuel shortages and potential oil disruptions, it questions whether slower speeds are desirable if the public ignores the law and police ignore enforcement. A proposal suggests raising the limit to 60 mph with strict enforcement to curb officially condoned dishonesty.
The article critiques historic gerrymandering in Arizona districts. It notes District 2's former reach from Utah to Scottsdale, while District 3 stretched 220 miles north to Poker Mountain and across northern Arizona. Voters dislike sprawling lines and demand cohesive, representative districts.
The article analyzes Medicare cost hikes, citing a 19 percent 1977 rate and a surge in hospital and doctor fees. It argues federal intervention, including national health insurance, worsens inflation and distorts costs, warning against further government expansion despite calls from Leonard Woodcock and others.
Column argues poverty threatens democracy and capitalism as Census data show rising poor numbers. It reviews welfare debates, argues for radical social reform, and critiques Cloward and Piven in the context of 1970s policy, calling for attention to poverty’s social costs.
A reader responds to a Progress article and Dr Hardin B Jones interview. They challenge Jones on marijuana being life threatening, noting Jamaican study found no cognitive harm after long term use and that THC shares effects with aspirin and alcohol. They call for cautious, well supported public discussion.
The Arizona congressman Sam Steiger says his biggest mistake was reporting the incident to the sheriff after two burros were killed near Paulden. He adds that if he could redo it, he would avoid reporting and potentially cover up a felony.
Walter J. Williamson questions how a campaign can exist without signs in a discussion note from the September 30 editorial, contrasting views on political advertising and community aesthetics.
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