Editorial: State Leader Seeks Lower Teacher Certification
The article reports State Superintendent Weldon Shofstall proposes reducing teacher certification from five to four years. AEA Leader Thomas Rochford denounces the idea, arguing it will lower teaching standards and harm education. Proponents cite teacher surplus and lower costs, while critics urge incentives for quality and removal of unqualified staff.
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Weldon Shofstall
AEA
Thomas Rochford
Arizona
SALT signaled peace but arms race resumes with new warheads
The SALT pact promised restraint yet two months later the Pentagon announced development of new multiple nuclear warheads aimed at hard targets. Critics warn the weapons are first strike and contradict the treaty’s intent. The White House says the agreement sought to prevent escalation, sparking questions about federal alignment.
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Wallace concerted his 1976 bid but health limits rise
Gov. George C. Wallace remains in a slow recovery from the May 15 assassination attempt. He has curtailed national campaigning and will not endorse Nixon or McGovern while signaling a Democratic future. His health delays travel and decisive endorsements as advisers weigh risks.
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John Hargreaves
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Sam Nunn
Georgia
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John Sparkman
Charles Snider
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Sparkman
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Kennedy
Big Cities
John Birch Society
McGovern aims for similar foreign policy as Nixon
The Cleveland speech shows Senator McGovern aligning much of his foreign policy with President Nixon including cooperation with the Soviet Union and China, restoring relations with old allies, revising the world monetary system, halting the arms race, and aiding Israel. He differs mainly on immediate Indochina withdrawal and future force levels, while promising adequate forces for national defense.
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George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
Tweedledee
Soviet Union
China
Israel
Europe
Washington
Senator McGovern
President Nixon
Residents defend Marine Corps help for railroad park
A letter to the editor argues that Marine Corps Reserve volunteers should aid railroad construction at McCormick Park East, noting training value and community benefits. The writer cites donations and public support, urging collaboration over opposition to stretch tax dollars for all ages.
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Marine Corps Reserve
Progress
McCormick Park East
Belated thanks for school bond supporters ad
Adrienne Hanmer thanks readers for support of a school bond and notes missing donors from 75th and 76th Streets in the Cocopah District. She lists Mr and Mrs Lawson Kuyasa Mount Willnite Kephart Letizia Hanstra and Wissmann as those overlooked in the Wednesday full page notice.
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Cocopah
Parents and Time With Your Kids
A letter from a Saguaro High School student urges parents to spend more time with their children to strengthen relationships. The author notes material offerings cannot match attention and asks parents to invest time for better family bonds.
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Saguaro High School
Conlan Sir Vote Endorsed by Lucille Carlock Ewin
Lucille Carlock Ewin of Scottsdale endorses Senator John Conlan for U S Representative from Arizona Fourth District. She lauds his integrity and independence, pledging support for a congress guided by conscience and electorate rather than demagogues.
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