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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1977
Page
3
A community protest over popular titles in Arcadia High School’s Paperback Power prompts a review committee. Of 350 books set for review, nine members faced a tedious task causing 190 titles to remain unapproved. The process demoralizes teachers and reduces course value for students.
The piece notes mutual blame between business leaders seeking easy money and labor leaders demanding higher wages amid persistent inflation. It cites rising unemployment, a Copperworkers strike in Arizona, and calls for shared responsibility to slow inflation to restore production and jobs under the Carter administration.
Washington Merry-go-Round reports that White House energy policies under Carter are failing to meet national goals. A four-page memo by Richard Cooper warns current efforts will not achieve a 10 percent gasoline cut or six million barrels per day oil imports. The piece argues industry will not invest in energy-efficient buildings or cars without drastic action and calls for a large public expenditure and a shift to renewable energy sources as an emergency measure.
Arthur Hoppe decries nepotism in the Carter administration, citing Billy Carter's remarks and the presidential family salaries. The column mocks First Family members, questions qualifications, and weighs reform options from civil service to elective offices. It highlights $200,000 a year pay for the Presidential Brother and calls for reform.
A reader argues that licensing and registration fail to deter gun crime. cites Son of Sam case and Berkowitz's gun source to claim criminals will use stolen or illicitly obtained arms. The writer urges penalties for gun use in crime and targets gun criminals rather than guns.
Letter to editor questions government spending on a new Department of Energy totaling 10.8 billion dollars and compares it to last year’s oil company profits. The writer criticizes government bureaucrats and asserts faith in the free market.
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