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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1966
Page
2
Three Arizona legislators and a former deputy treasurer face court action over alleged misconduct. The piece argues systemic flaws in liquor and highway licensing and independent agencies, urging a comprehensive audit of state government and stronger fiscal controls.
Rumors from fashion centers suggest American men may embrace a new trend with the double breasted suit and wide tie. The piece notes a postwar revival, recalls past cycles, and warns that these styles could return to popularity after World War II.
Ralph McGill reports findings from a Russell Sage Foundation moderated conference on poverty. Alfred J. Kahn outlines 1964 poverty data: 34.1 million people, 18 percent noninstitutionalized. 14.8 percent children, many in female or large low‑income families. nonwhites disproportionately poor. in 1963 nearly 30 percent of poor families had full time workers. unemployment and illness higher among the poor. poverty defined by after‑diet income remains and is not a fixed class.
The letter asks if safer cars will curb accidents or simply shift risk. It urges stronger nationwide traffic controls, greater enforcement, and a mandatory defensive driving course for repeat offenders through the Arizona Safety Council, to foster safer, homebound driving.
In a private meet in Washington Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton signaled a clear path to the Republican nomination for 1968 to Michigan Governor George Romney. Romney informs key moderates including Mark Hatfield and John Love of the backing, while Scranton rules out a run for himself.
Reader praises the April 1 editorial explaining the Salt River Project development and its effect on the Valley. The note commends the succinct description and favorable comments.
The article portrays Charles de Gaulle’s stance on NATO and SHAPE as isolationist and confrontational. It notes the burden on American taxpayers, the potential relocation costs estimated at 800 million to 1 billion dollars, and questions whether de Gaulle has overreached in his bid to assert French leadership in Europe.
Washington officials urge stricter enforcement and education on seat belt use, citing about 12,000 American lives saved yearly. Experts say belts reduce injuries and that enforcement could mimic traffic laws for speeding.
Damaged OCR fragment from Baton area page shows scattered names and numbers. Readable items include references to a creator and a date marker 09 1 and mention of a city or parish locale.
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