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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
2
The steel wage settlement and price hikes spur inflation across the economy, impacting fixed incomes and the trade balance. The piece warns of a potential government response and urges cooperation between big business and labor to curb inflation, fearing further centralized controls.
A Payson driver describes a scenic but dangerous two lane mountain road. The main danger comes from seven drivers crossing the yellow line to pass, nearly causing head on crashes. The author urges more police presence and unmarked patrols to curb violations and fatalities.
Roscoe Drummond defends the presidential nominating conventions, arguing they efficiently reflect voter will and produce capable nominees. He notes past Republican and Democratic selections show strong records, and suggests a national primary as an alternative but favors keeping the convention system.
In a comic skit Pat and The Kid rehearse a boxing comeback, with The Kid confident the ring savvy will carry him to a November title shot. He touts a fresh punch lineup while Pat doubts the glamour of glory and urges steady training.
Wisconsin Supreme Court held the XYZ Company liable for injuries when a plate glass window shattered on a public sidewalk after a moderate breeze. The owner must exercise reasonable care in construction and maintenance, including inspections, and the court found improper installation caused Sally's harm.
Bob Considine reviews the troubled path of supersonic transport projects led by Concorde and Boeing SST. He notes government funding uncertainties, technical limits of aluminum skins at Mach 2, and delays from 1971 targets to 1974 readiness amid Vietnam costs and mixed R and D support. The piece also mentions TU-144, IL-62, and political figures shaping the era.
A reader defends George Wallace as a nonracist governor and presidential candidate. The writer claims Wallace would restore the Constitution, end riots, support police and firemen, and criticizes opponents and the electoral college manipulation.
Ralph McGill argues the GOP and Democratic paths share a common neglect of urban decay and minority needs. He cites Civil Rights and Voters Rights acts, Warren’s warnings, and key cases like Brown v Board and Gideon v Wainwright as long ignored constitutional rights becoming law. The piece links backlash to George Wallace with bipartisan neglect and calls for renewed reform.
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