Senate approves 10 percent weight hike for trucks
The Senate passed a measure allowing trucks to gain 10 percent more weight, up to about 40 000 pounds. The American Automobile Association warned this raises highway danger and could increase crash risk for regular motorists. The White House backed the bill, prompting criticism from opponents who fear safety and infrastructure costs.
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Lead pollution in Yosemite Valley prompts renewed vigilance
A Caltech team reports industrial lead from automobile emissions accumulates in the atmosphere and deposits about 195 pounds yearly in Yosemite Valley. Experts warn it irritates and harms the nervous system, urging stronger air purification efforts nationwide. Progress editor Jonathan Marshall runs for the Senate, with editorials labeled J.M.
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Inside Story of Nixon Pardon Before Ford In Office
Evans and Novak report Nixon believed a Ford pardon was assured though Ford never confirmed it. Haig Kissinger and Nixon aides pushed the move while Ford, under pressure, secretly decided to grant a full pardon months before it was expected.
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Ford Pardon of Nixon Sparks Debate on Speed and Justice
The columnist argues President Ford acted boldly yet too hastily in granting Nixon a full pardon. He warns prematurity may shield wrongdoing and undermine accountability, citing Hamilton on pardon power and urging wait for formal charges or conviction before mercy.
Right to Life group denies backing Sanders campaign
Arizona Right to Life Education Director Dexter Duggan clarifies that the independent candidate Julian Sanders for U.S. District One is not backed by his group. He emphasizes the organization is educational not endorsing candidates, cites a Mesa candidates night with 300 attendees, and notes coverage gaps in the Progress.
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Ford denial of due process in Nixon pardon sparks column
In the Sept. 6 Progress a photo shows Mayor and city manager with John Conlan amid doubt over his legislative record on mass transit and funding. The writer calls it a potential partisan ploy and urges Scottsdale government not to be used politically. Gerald Ford’s Nixon pardon is described as denying due process and likened to dictatorship.
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Pity for Chinese youth over Ford remarks
A Scottsdale reader questions Ford's praise of Chinese youth discipline, arguing Chinese youth are brainwashed under Mao and that Americans should preserve Christian values and freedom of faith rather than imitate communist regimentation.
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Scottsdale Girls Win National Miss Softball Honors
Fifteen Scottsdale girls represented the city and Arizona at the national Miss Softball America tournament in Odessa Texas. Roban Elwood of Scottsdale was named a National All Star among fifteen honored players.
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