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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1973
Page
2
The Progress notes wholesale farm prices fell 0.5 percent last month, then rose 23.1 percent in August despite government predictions that food prices would slow. Nixon aides and Butz voiced confidence, but housewives see ongoing inflation with no clear slowdown and policies judged piecemeal.
The speaker criticizes limited price cuts and argues for sweeping government controls across all economic sectors or a return to a truly free market. The call includes cutting excess government spending and lowering interest rates to revive production, warning that persistent inflation risks a 1929-like disaster.
Orien Fifer of the Phoenix papers died last Saturday. He combined gentleness with tough editorship and imaginative reporting. He cared for others, told personal stories with warmth, and mentored young journalists while challenging pompous parties.
The piece argues Nixon's warning to Arab oil states risks destabilizing Saudi Arabia and others, who face domestic pressures and question economics of boosting production. It notes Saudi finances and policy limits, warns against overreliance on Middle East oil, and critiques Europe Japan dependence and pro Israel politics.
The Progress urges readers to limit letters to 350 words. Writers should include name and home address for verification. Typewritten letters are preferred and should be double spaced.
The 1984 tale shows Johnnie Joe Dazzle, first male winner of a Miss America style contest in Atlantic City, lose status after delusional behavior and firing from his job. Friends say he is at Sunny Dale Happy Farm suffering persecution delusions.
Letter commends Arizona Grandparents Day and proposes a program in Scottsdale to involve high schools. It urges the district to declare all seniors honorary grandparents, offer free concert and play admission, organize transportation, and pair student groups with activities to brighten lonely Sundays through school events and receptions.
National Park Service operates 10 rest houses where VIPs can cavort without worrying about living costs, reported by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat in Liberty County Herald coverage from Hinesville Georgia.
The writer notes deplorable road and crossing conditions while multi million dollar hotel and housing plans proceed. He cites no progress on Lincoln Drive and Hayden Road northward extensions toward Indian Bend Road to ease Scottsdale and Pima Roads congestion, predicting conditions will worsen.
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