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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues mini buses are a partial fix not a solution for Phoenix transit. It urges comprehensive long range planning, urbanism study, and exploring alternatives to freeways to handle anticipated growth and changing population density.
A long report on expanding and reforming the Panama Canal discusses a sea level route near the existing canal, cost estimates of 4 to 5 billion dollars, and a 15 year timeline. It weighs alternatives in Costa Rica Nicaragua and Colombia but centers on Panama and a merged canal complex with defenses and island options. The piece reflects U.S. policy history and calls for caution about past payments to Panama and anti U.S. sentiment.
The piece argues Attorney General John Mitchell revised FBI crime figures to appear less alarming. It links the edits to Nixon’s 1968 crime campaign promise and cites ongoing social ills such as unemployment housing and weak gun laws as root causes.
In a behind the scenes fight in Washington the State Department opposes Section 503 of a 21 billion military procurement measure aimed at ending U S chrome dependence on Russia for jet aircraft missiles and submarines The Byrd led amendment seeks to allow imports of chrome from free world countries even if allowed from Communist states tying press coverage to a broader U S defense debate.
Sen. Goldwater defends his long standing opposition to the draft, arguing the Constitution should favor voluntary service in peacetime while allowing conscription only in dire wars. He says the draft is a conservative principle and urges improving military attractiveness to sustain volunteers.
The writer, tied to Scottsdale, reflects on past offers to serve as ambassador or assistant secretary of the Navy and a 1970 Senate run. They emphasize local priorities, including a railroad and historical park for children and responsive legislators, urging better communication for Arizona’s future.
The Progress invites letters to the editor limited to 400 words per writer. Include a home address for verification. typewritten letters preferred.
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