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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1975
Page
3
Editorial contrasts Phoenix sign blight with Scottsdale’s stricter rules and urges stronger action. It notes doubled variances fees, a simplified ordinance, and inspectors removing portable signs, but says size limits and durable aesthetics remain unaddressed. The piece calls for tougher, lasting controls to make Phoenix beautify for the future.
The Defense Department plans a 200 million program to supply Saudi Arabia with full outfitting and dress items. Pentagon says no U S tax cost, while critics warn of hidden expenses and debt through repeated cost overruns. The piece questions motives behind military procurement for Saudi needs.
General Matthew Ridgway voices strong opposition to admitting women as cadets at West Point and other U.S. service academies. He argues ground combat roles and academy purpose require male leadership, urging Congress and President to veto any rider opening academies to women. The piece notes political pressure and historic House vote on the issue.
Washington notes a shift in crime strategy as experts and officials argue rehabilitation has largely failed. Studies by Martinson and Fishman, plus comments from Carlson and Wardens, push for tougher, swifter punishment and preventive detention for violent crime to reduce recidivism.
Terros Inc president defends a $5,000 Scottsdale aid request for emergency ambulance service amid Rep. A Mac Carvalho’s claim it would subsidize crime. He argues the ambulance saves lives regardless of drug-related crime, urging city action against narcotics abuse.
In a Sept 4 editorial the writer questions the county’s need for golf carts. The letter argues the county runs two golf courses and rents carts to players for about 6 to 8 dollars per round, claiming the courses are the sole county recreational use and not a taxpayer burden. The writer notes supervisors approved carts without justification, while L C Watson from Scottsdale adds the point.
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