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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1970
Page
2
An editorial urges residents to express views on tall buildings in Scottsdale. It argues highrises threaten the area's climate, leisure, and mountainscape, urges a scientific survey, and prints a sample ballot for readers to submit.
After last week's primaries, several candidates remain with campaign signs visible. Voters are reminded signs must be removed. signs in public rights of way are prohibited and only private property with permission is allowed. John Conlan’s supporters were seen using school lots for last minute electioneering.
Connecticut primary results put 38 year old Joseph D Duffey, Hartford Congregational minister and ADA president, on the path to the Senate. Backed by Abraham Ribicoff and other key Democrats, Duffey leads a new politics surge, aided by Anne Wexler and a broad 169 town network. But analysts warn the November general election could undo the insurgent bid amid a Democratic challenge within the party.
Mailbag tribute laments the death of Dick Fellars and his wife. The letter honors Fellars' dedication to God country and the Town of Paradise Valley, praising his conscientious service and decisive leadership for the community.
Mary Bach reports Frank B. Durand, counselor, delivering a talk at the Scottsdale School District Health Education Conference. The piece highlights concise, readable journalism and aims to inform Maricopa County Conciliation Court services to those in need.
Madeline and Eddie Mayer of Scottsdale thank dozens of prompt helpers who waded into floodwater to push stranded motorists to safety on Hayden across Indian School Road. Their courage turned a terrifying midnight ordeal into gratitude for anonymous rescuers.
A call to treat narcotics addicts as mentally confused patients requiring hospitalization and to jail narcotics peddlers as murderers without bond until trial. Proposals urge restoring parental responsibility by holding parents fully accountable for their children's misdemeanors and felonies, with matching sentences if convicted.
Sirs I would like to thank Jonathan Marshall and the staff of The Scottsdale Daily Progress for the interest they have shown in the upcoming Arizona legislative races. By devoting space to local candidates the paper provides a vital public service. Members of a state Legislature are in a position to understand constituents and address their needs.
A fire struck a vacant two car garage on a vacant lot in Gloversville New York as reported by the Leader Herald. Firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the flames and prevent spread. No injuries were reported.
The Nixon administration remains undecided on a House ways and means backed trade bill as aides report a San Clemente stance favoring some provisions like the textile quota while opposing others. Mills welcomes the absence of a presidential imprimatur as conflicts widen between protectionist and free-trade camps within the White House.
Mary McGrath argues that mothers dominate late night talks with daughters about dates. The piece satirizes the meddling “nocturnal third degree squad” of mothers who relive their youth by probing every detail, often at the expense of the girl's privacy and autonomy.
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