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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1967
Page
4
The Maricopa Association of Governments unites Scottsdale and other Valley units in a forum for mutual problem solving. It aims to pool resources, plan long term, and enable joint action on zoning, policing, air pollution, and sanitation while preserving municipal independence.
The United States suffered three astronaut deaths in the Apollo accident while the Soviet Union reported a fatal space incident. Both nations face massive costs in space programs and note thawing tensions. Cooperation could speed space progress, save lives, reduce waste, and foster world peace.
Robert Novak reports Harold Wilson, prime minister since 1964, faces internal Labour strife and external pressure as Conservative gains in county council elections shake his image. Wilson’s deflationary wage freeze and pro-U S stance fuel backbench unrest, while Heath gains new life for the Tories amid fears over Europe and economic policy.
Alma Woodka of Scottsdale lauds students and leaders from Arizona schools and organizations. She highlights positive performances by school bands and choirs at the state PTA convention, open house at Tonto School, and the Theodore Roosevelt Council Expo 67 at the State Fair grounds.
Washington column argues the Yankees’ pennant blueprint rests on a strong farm system, while the Republicans lack one. It assesses candidates including Percy Romney Nixon Reagan Rockefeller and Johnson, noting Vietnam war issues and public perception shaping 1968 choices.
Bob Considine reports Konrad Adenauer warned that China would attack Russia in the future, pleaing for caution as Western powers reflect on global threats. He recalls Vietnam air campaigns and shifts in bombing strategy, noting changing wars and the difficulty of aligning perceptions with policy.
Barry Goldwater reflects on 37 years with the Army, Air Force, and Air National Guard. He laments shifts from military expertise to computer-driven judgments, recalls wartime buildup, notes morale and pay concerns, and calls for defense leadership changes to honor military service and civilian oversight.
Scottsdale Daily Progress announces editorial leadership Jonathan Marshall and Jerry McElfresh with W. 8. Doc Wright assisting. The paper is published Monday through Saturday evenings from 302 Ball Park Plaza, Scottsdale 85252. It notes second class postage and no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts.
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