Editorial on leaps, lions, and Evel Knievel culture
The piece critiques thrill seeking and public spectacle as a teenager crashes attempting to beat Knievel. It portrays Knievel as an American folk hero and questions morality, media fascination, and the persistence of danger for entertainment. The essay draws parallels to Roman lions and laments societal appetite for risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evel Knievel
Knievel
Grand Canyon
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Horatio
Alger
Coliseum
DDT Believed Linked to Sea Lion Abortions on Islands
Stewart Udall and Jess Stansbury report on a strong link between DDE levels and high abortion rates in Channel Island sea lions. Odell and colleagues compare DDT breakdown products and mercury in aborting versus healthy females, noting PCB cooperation and broader wildlife risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Udall
Jess Stansbury
California
Channel Islands
Odell
San Nicolas Island
Los Angeles
William Gilmartin
John
Gilmartin
Naval Undersea: Research and Development Center
San Diego
de Long
Interior Department
National Marine Fisheries Service
Seattle
Gilmartin, Simpson
San Nicolas
Mexico
Ventura
Santa Monica
Montrose Chemical Corp
Massachusetts
School board frets over Kaiser Aetna site plan
Board members say they lack familiarity with Kaiser Aetna proposed school site dedications for the McCormick Ranch project. The piece describes a long-range plan calling for a large district development and a separate K-4 school serving about 300 students, with questions about land allocation and board standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Aetna
Kaiser Aennais McCormick Ranch
Soldiers fear being last one killed in Vietnam
Inside the Fire Base Kim Quy outpost in South Vietnam, 101st Airborne troopers express demoralization as U.S. combat withdrawals continue. Draftees say they would vote against Nixon, blame ARVN for weaknesses, and fear Communist retaliation after potential U.S. pullout.
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Kim Quy
South Vietnam
United States Army
Nixon
Saigon
Danang
101St Airborne
U.S
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
ARVN
101St
10St Airborne
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Critics decry astrology study at Scottsdale College
A reader condemns Scottsdale Community College for hosting astrology studies. He cites biblical verses against astrology and argues for prayer and Bible guidance instead, urging public schools not to teach astrology and calling for taxpayer-led protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale Community College
Word of God
Light
Isaiah
Babylon
T&ich
City bike paths urged in Scottsdale plea for safety
A Scottsdale reader urges the town to create protected bike paths using school parking lot asphalt. The letter argues many bike and pedestrian deaths show riders face high risk on major arteries and calls for dedicated paths to inspire nationwide care.
Dispute Over Tasteless Store Display Draws Complaints
A reader recalls a crude shop display seen along the street and notes a child questioned its meaning. Mrs. Ray and Mrs. O W Vail of Scottsdale discuss wanting complaints lodged with the store to express displeasure, seeking guidance on proper recourse.
Plumber Meany Critics Nixon Wage Price Freeze
George Meany a former plumber and labor spokesman is sharply critical of Nixon's wage price freeze. A Nixon booster derides Meany as out of touch and cites a "Stone Age" economics critique. The Atlanta Constitution notes the exchange.
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George Meany
Organized
Nixon
Meany
Constitution
Atlanta
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Rip van Winkle
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
America
Aimerica
Douglas’ R. Hartley
Scottsdale
Papain
Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
W. B
Doc” Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earl
Arizona
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulafi
Outer State
NetiAeca Associaten
This Newsspaper
Newspapers Association. For Greater Public Service
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