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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1975
Page
3
In 1973 Phoenix voters rejected the Rapage Freeway. The updated plan drops the inner loop but keeps a downtown route. Proponents cite traffic relief and convenience. opponents warn of new congestion and smog, urging public transit and belt routes instead.
James Salamites drove into the President's car amid a green light. no charges were filed, police blamed for traffic gaps, and repairs are needed though the incident is deemed not newsworthy compared to historic gaffes like Merkle or Corrigan.
Boston Mayor Kevin White faces a tight re election as the busing crisis haunts his campaign. Residents voice fears of white flight and school chaos while White contends with national party pressures and a weakened public image. Joe Timilty markets an anti establishment tone, yet White retains black and upper income liberal backing.
Singer-activist Joan Baez and fellow demonstrators were taken to jail after being arrested for sitting in doorways and on streets during protests in Bloomington Normal.
In a comic tale, Milton Haberdash recounts a career across multiple U S intelligence agencies, all failing to provide work as spies proliferate. He drifted from the FBI to the CIA and NSA, ending in disillusionment after exposure and dismissal by President Ford.
A letter argues waiters, waitresses, and busboys rely on tips for most income while owners pay minimal wages. It urges restaurants to raise hourly wages and reduce customer tip burden, noting tips should reflect service quality and not be mandatory.
A reader argues Doig West unfairly blames the Republican party in a letter about rising costs of American cars. The writer cites congressional control history and urges honesty, noting skepticism toward unsigned letters and urging signatures with verifiable contact details.
W B Doc Wright named assistant publisher and Jerry McElfresh appointed managing editor in a leadership reshuffle at the newspaper. The changes place Wright in operational duties and McElfresh in editorial oversight.
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