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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1970
Page
2
An editorial argues ASU’s large classes and crowding erode teacher student rapport. It recounts a returning mother’s pre registration troubles and seniors missing required courses. The piece warns legislative inaction on a branch campus and enrollment limits risks unrest.
Milwaukee Journal columnist Robert W Wells imagines future humanity with astonishing growth 3000 years ahead. He predicts the average man in 4970 would stand about 16.5 feet tall and weigh 1165 pounds, sparking playful questions about football and the impossibility of preserving current humans.
North Vietnam denounces peace moves in the Mideast and West Germany as imperialist plots. Nhan Dan accuses Washington of steering a 90 day cease fire to aid Israel and weaken Arab resistance while urging the Kremlin to avoid Bonn's signals of detente. The articles urge renewed U S pressure and warn Moscow against trust in Bonn. The overall tone predicts Hanoi will not cooperate in Paris while military conditions stay unfavorable.
A tribute to a mother who lived a full life and died twelve years ago. The piece recalls her curiosity about the world, her practical skills, and her strong Democratic loyalty. It reflects on aging, weather, and a hopeful view of the future through memories of family life.
A Scottsdale resident praises the American Red Cross for coordinating relief after a flood. The letter notes initial delays, but recalls rapid help from Boy Scouts of Search and Rescue Unit 205 who spent hours cleaning homes and clearing debris. The writer commends the Red Cross as liaison and thanks the volunteers by name.
A letter from Mrs. Gay Taylor in the Progress misstated resort project acreage. It should have stated that 450 units could be built on the west side of Scottsdale Road and 300 on the east side, totaling 750 units.
Philip Strittmatter argues differentiated staffing aims to place teachers in roles best suited to their talents, but implementation sparks controversy over salary, titles, and hidden motives. He urges honest cooperation among teachers, administrators, and parents to avoid mislabeling plans.
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