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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
2
The piece denounces campus burnings at Penn State, Kansas, and Stanford as shocking yet unsurprising, arguing that militant students seek to impose political control. It calls for nonviolent protest, real governance reforms, clear penalties for violence, prompt suspensions, and fair trials to preserve democratic education.
The Scottsdale Charros and guests rode through town with a police escort in an annual trail ride. Observers say several dozen riders drank beer and some tossed empty cans, disturbing residents and prompting calls for better control and drinking away from public streets.
President Nixon directly argues for phase two of the ABM program in a White House briefing, warning lawmakers that a no vote risks Soviet dominance and erodes U.S. influence abroad. He orders a talking copy for congressional leaders as deployment and Moscow's weapons growth intensify.
A review praises Dr. Fred Obley and his book Emphysema for lay readers. It notes the work, drawn from earlier dos and don’ts, explains that emphysema cannot be cured but can be arrested, and outlines treatments including drugs inhalation therapy and breathing exercises. The Five part Battle Plan and stop smoking message aim to reduce severity and save doctor and patient office time.
A letter from Joe Gerson of Phoenix Area Draft Counseling argues against Nixon’s proposed draft shifts. It warns removing 2S student deferments could affect military mobilization, notes ROTC decline, and urges non cooperation to resist militarization.
The Senate Judiciary Committee delays a House approved measure granting POWs in Vietnam $2.50 daily extra compensation. Support exists from the staff, but interest is low among committee members. Notables like Kennedy, Bayh, and Tydings are cited as war critics. Rep. Scherle urges public pressure to move the bill forward.
Francis Gary Powers reflects on his 1960 downing over Sverdlovsk and the CIA U-2 program. He recalls Soviet pursuit, Khrushchev’s Paris gambit, and his postflight captivity, trial, exchange, and recent book Operation Overflight detailing the spy flights and moral questions.
A 1970 postal rate notice outlines spring changes with weekly and monthly costs. It lists 5c per item, 1.70 dollar weekly and 1.80 dollar monthly rates and marks April as the effective month. It reads as a public service notice from the period.
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