Progress Editorial Page urges new thinking on Central Arizona Project
The Arizona editorial argues for reconsidering CAP options including gravity-fed water from Lake Powell to reduce evaporation losses and costs. It stresses openness from Congress and the delegation, warning that sticking with current plans risks waste and higher taxpayer costs. It notes possible power tradeoffs and the need serious study of alternatives.
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Central Arizona
Arizona
Lake Powell
Congress
Lake Mead
Lake Havasu
New York Lottery Plan Draws Criticism
The piece argues that making lottery tickets available through Western Union offices will expand participation among the poor and illiterate. It condemns state sponsorship as promoting a gambling culture, fearing increased crime, welfare strain, and inconsistent law enforcement.
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New York
Xton Post
Time changes minds as youth question old leaders abroad
In a Johannesburg transit lounge, a Durban student notes that younger Africans challenge old Afrikaner rule and Puritan rigidity. He cites Kennedy era sparks, visa bans, and Vorster’s potential moderation, while recalling Rhodesia, economic steadiness, and the slow march of education and political awakening amid division and police state shadow.
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B.C
Ess McGill
Jess
Johannesburg
Frankfurt
Germany
Durban
Balthasar Vorster
Dr. Verwoerd
Rhodesia
Poe
Doolittle Raiders Reunite Recall Siberia Detention and Wartime Drama
At a Alameda reunion the crew member Bob Emmons recalled the only aircraft to land safely after the raid, later interned in Russia where an Iron Curtain limited contact. Col. Jack Sims and Brig. Gen. John Hilger shared memories of bold offers, long flight risks, and debates over orders during the Pacific war.
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Alameda
Calif
Bob Emmons
Doolittle
Tokyo
Siberia
Considine
Vladivostok
Japan
Jack Sims
US Air Force
Pentagon
Hornet
John A. Hilger
USAF
Korea
Washington
Teasipping
Mukden
Yalu
Readers urge new approaches to CAP water plan debate
In a letter to the Mailbag the writer commends the editor for re thinking the CAP and urges serious study of alternatives to avoid harming Grand Canyon scenery. They question 40 year old housing plans and highlight Bow er Martin Young reports and congressional deliberations, criticizing local press coverage.
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Congress
Arizona
Bower, Martin & Young
Readers invited to send letters to Scottsdale Exogress
The Scottsdale Exogress asks readers to limit letters to 400 words and include a name and address. addresses may be withheld on request.
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Scottsdale Daily Exogress
Romney shifts Vietnam stance to outside 1968 campaign
Roscoe Drummond notes Gov. George Romney’s Hartford speech signals taking Vietnam out of the 1968 presidential race if nominated. The piece argues this could hurt GOP hopes by pushing focus to domestic economy and living costs, making Vietnam a liability for Republicans.
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Angeles
George Romney
Vietnam
White House
Johnson
Romney
Romney ends war split with Johnson policy stance
In a Hartford speech Romney backs continued bombing and rejects a peace at any price approach. He opposes a Hanoi ceasefire while pressing for a tougher stance on war aims. The move curbs Johnson attacks and positions Romney to run on antiwar credibility against Democrats.
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Hartford
Romney
Johnson
Hanoi
Republican Party
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Barry Goldwater Peace Rally Seen As War Aid
A keen critique argues the UN peace rally last week aided Hanoi by sanctioning the event through the UN and by being conceived by Communist party members. It asserts the rally linked civil rights activism to pro war violence, heightening support for the Vietnam War and prolonging the conflict.
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Vietnam
Goldwater UN
Hanoi
Communist Party
America
Martin Luther King
UN Rally
Dr. King
Haising
Scottsdale Daily Progress staff and publication details
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. Offices are at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252. Contact number 947-7544. The paper cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. Vol VII No 56.
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