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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1969
Page
2
Editorial notes three downtown blazes on Saturday night at Shoppers Fair Earl s Market and Hanny s with uncertain causes. Arson suspected for two, accidental at Shoppers Fair. Firefighters acted bravely, but questions arise about backup units and city fire policy as Scottsdale’s worst damage record looms.
A reader’s unsigned note praises Eisenhower and urges a different headline but the paper maintains its policy of printing only signed letters. The writer argues for identity disclosure when there is a valid reason and asks for readers to share viewpoints with attribution.
A accelerated pullback of as many as 200000 U S troops from Vietnam is being prepared by Defense Secretary Laird with White House support. The plan aims for a late spring or early summer start, with up to 50000 leaving monthly and a broader political shift in Saigon and Hanoi, while skeptics warn of risks if battles intensify during the drawdown.
Letter writer Robert S. Hatch argues a study by Westinghouse subsidiary finds no lasting benefits from intensive pre school for normal or disadvantaged children. He urges Scottsdale to discontinue kindergarten as a tax payer burden and calls for moving beyond a baby sitting service.
A letter argues against ABM deployment, warning it provokes arms races and undermines nonuse agreements. Scientists and strategists say ABM cannot deter, could be outnumbered by decoys, and would reinforce danger. The writer urges Congress to oppose the plan.
Washington Republican Rep. Harold Collier pressed the State and Justice Departments to bar visa for Danny the Red Cohn-Bendit the German born anarchist linked to last year’s France riots. Collier sent letters to Georgetown Cal Berkeley and Stony Brook asking whether invitations came from the colleges or student groups and urged no waiver of denial.
Bob Considine muses on Easter origins and customs from ancient Sun day rites to modern calendar debates. He notes Mamie Eisenhower's plans to move to Brussels with John Eisenhower as ambassador and references Red Auerbach on Alcindor.
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