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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1974
Page
3
Progress editors and reporters met with five Republican and three Democratic guber natorial hopefuls over two months. After interviews a consensus endorsements emerge in each party to aid undecided voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
The piece reviews five candidates John Driggs Milt Graham William Jacquin Evan Mecham and Russ Williams for Arizona governor. It notes Mecham’s conservative yet impractical platform and questions about his coalition idea. It credits Jacquin as best suited, with experience and rapport with the Legislature, outweighing the others.
In Thereld the Democratic field tightens with Raul Castro Jack Ross Dave Moss and Walter Caudill. Caudill is not active and did not respond to interviews or LWV guide. Moss runs a low budget bid challenging professionals while Ross gains surprising traction as a credible contender.
The piece notes Raul Castro, once a strong vote-getter, now appears tired and glosses over facts. It highlights his past near upset of incumbent Jack Williams, his high price claim, and argues he must energize his campaign to defeat five Republicans in the general election.
British economist E F Schumacher argues large firms and mass production harm the environment and social well being. He favors decentralizing big companies into smaller autonomous units to create jobs, slow urban migration, reduce capital needs, and emphasize quality over quantity. He notes growth is not inherently bad but should balance profits with social and ecological costs.
A reader argues against handgun bans claiming criminals will switch to rifles or knives and defends gun ownership as a constitutional right. The writer proposes harsher penalties for illegal gun use and asserts fear of disarmament as a path to tyranny.
Harriet Van Horne criticizes President Ford's request for $850000 to fund Richard Nixon's affairs through June 1975. She notes the $244000 office setup at San Clemente and a $60000 pension, arguing taxpayers should not subsidize Nixon. She calls for accountability and urges tighter public spending.
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