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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1974
Page
3
A committee of Progress editors and reporters announced endorsements in major state and national races for the September 10 primary. Editor Jonathan Marshall, on leave to campaign for the U.S. Senate, did not participate and had no prior knowledge of the selections.
The Progress outlines endorsed choices for contested primaries in districts 24 26 and 28. It backs Bob Hungerford for State Senate in District 28, Americo Carvalho and Lillian Field for District 28 House seats, and balanced Republican and Democrat picks in District 24 with incumbents Pete Corpstein and Cal Holman for the GOP and John Vermeire James Bennett for the Democrats.
In District 26 the Democratic primary pits John McNamara against Art McBrayer. McNamara’s strengths include solar energy leadership and broad state knowledge. McBrayer cites party friction and a lack of distinctive programs. Other district primaries are uncontested.
Seven Democrats and four Republicans seek the state superintendent post. Progress endorses David Kret for superintendent and Bud Tims for a six year corporation commission seat. Democrats back Fred Pratt for superintendent and Bob Field for a four year corporation commission seat.
The 1974 Republican primary for secretary of state pits Paul Marston former Maricopa County recorder against State Sen Michael Goodwin Both promise innovations but differ in scope Marston favors a computerized streamlined voter system while Goodwin envisions a broader public facing role and closer work with the governor Bolin long served in the office remains a central figure in the race.
Washington columnist notes President Ford approved a government wide study to trim regulation blamed for inflation. Kenneth Rush solicits agency lists of laws to repeal, aiming for big price relief. Critics recall decades ofRegulation and challenge outcomes.
A brief oddity from the Oskaloosa Iowa Herald noting that rice is considered highly sacred in Japan, ranked just behind the emperor in importance.
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