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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1970
Page
2
Editorial notes Planning Commission approved amendments to Scottsdale high-rise rules after study. If the Council approves, tall structures would face stricter limits. The piece supports the measure as temporary insurance to curb height growth while opposing future high-rises.
City officials urge an ordinance to ban future high-rise development and protect community character. They call for a comprehensive long-range study to determine residents' desired city form and guide realistic future plans based on public preferences.
A discussion on ballot No. 100 weighing a constitutional bail amendment. Proponents stress safeguarding society from habitual criminals while opponents warn it breaches the presumption of innocence. A compromise draft for preliminary trials on bail is proposed to speed justice and protect the innocent.
Inside Report argues Nixon’s public ceasefire bid aims to forge U S unity unseen since 1964 and undercut Hanoi by signaling civilian support for negotiation. It notes steps to boost home front disquiet, with officials and media figures backing the plan to pressure North Vietnam while spies count costs to families of soldiers.
A Moscow journalist for Literaturnaya Gazeta visits East Harlem and documents TB testing among Young Lords and residents. He notes poverty, garbage-strewn blocks, and fear, while the Lords describe their political aim as socialist justice and revolution in the United States.
A 40 year Arizona resident argues against preserving only open space and supports vertical living to reduce sprawl and car dependence. He envisions vertical communities with park areas and underground parking to protect soil and future needs. He cites La Jolla as a cautionary example and Salzman Lindbergh recounts a dangerous Paris reception after the Atlantic flight.
The Economy Subcommittee of the Congressional Joint Economic Committee voices new opposition to SST support. It warns government costs could exceed 1.3 billion dollars, possibly doubling estimates and quadrupling early Kennedy era projections. The panel questions recouping the investment under current plans.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes environmental concerns from noise to weather effects and cites President Nixon backing for SST as national prestige while opposing inflationary spending. It mentions vetoes of education and housing bills and cites over 700 million dollars spent on the plane.
A public defense of Guy Jay Stillman targets a slur by Sir John Conlan during a Hohokam School PTA meeting. The letter lauds Stillman for civic service, WWII and Vietnam roles, and contributions to Scottsdale including McCormick Park, while urging respect for audience intelligence.
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