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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1965
Page
2
The editorial blasts the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for a flawed triad system, calls for civil service rules, outside expert review, and better public outreach. It argues for more members, firings without cause, and recalls at the ballot box if reforms aren’t made.
Navy pilots landed and took off on a circular five mile track at General Motors proving grounds near Mesa. The 45 foot wide banked circle could reduce overruns and offer winded runway use with a wheel like complex center terminal tower and operations area. A circular airport would occupy much less land than conventional sites and may change future aviation layouts.
Bob Considine reports on Sergeant Sadler a Green Beret veteran hobbling through New York with author Robin Moore. Sadler recounts Montagnard allies, VC brutality, and urge to press on in South Viet Nam, stressing win requires unity with locals and avoiding domestic aid to the enemy.
A traveler recounts a July trip from Munich to Berlin through East Germany. Passport checks, empty streets, and heavy Soviet influence contrasted with the openness of West Berlin. The visit highlights fear, control, and a renewed pride in American freedom.
The Carnegie Endowment study argues for UN troops to invade South Africa to end segregation, a plan framed as a precedent for other nations. It cites alleged UN casualties and compares to alleged Soviet and Chinese policies, prompting concerns over its violent implications and moral stance.
Washington observers note Lyndon Johnson looks worried amid criticism over Vietnam policy. He defends a firm stance against Communist aggression and urges negotiations only when feasible, highlighting a global role for the United Nations and renewed U N engagement.
The 1965 Miss Universe winner from Thailand stands 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 116 pounds with measurements 35 22 35. Friends in Bangkok call her Pook a nickname meaning Fatty in her language.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published every afternoon except Sunday by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. Offices are at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252. Phone 947-7544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. August 9 1965. Editor Jonathan Marshall Publisher Dan Byrne Managing Editor Frank Stewart Advertising Director. ATI Vol V No 48.
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