Is Dr Dolittle a Racist Fink Says Editorial
An editorial argues charges of racism in the Dr Dolittle books by librarian Isabelle Suhl and notes animal characters as superior to Africans and some English townspeople. It defends the books despite movie missteps and asserts they remain suitable reading for children.
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John Dolittle
Isabelle Suhl
Miss Suhl
Dolittle
Puddleby-on-the-Marsh
Rex Harrison
Higgins
Billboard Bill Bombed as Highway Plans Dismantle Scenery
The piece criticizes Congress for escalating 1500 miles of interstate freeways and $21 billion in highway spending while allocating only $2 million to remove billboards. It questions the impact on natural scenery and lampoons future driving as urbanization and technology advance.
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Congress
Nixon and the enduring question of Modern Republicanism
Ralph McGill Nixon a durable man examines Richard Nixon as he pursues a second term under Eisenhower era Modern Republicanism. The piece contrasts his strength and temper with critics, recalls 1960 doubts, and notes Nixon’s pledge to address health education and social needs.
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Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Nixon
California
Dulles
Denver
Jack Kennedy
Goldwater
Rat Finks
Foday
Sen. McCarthy
Vietnam
George Wallace
Book Review of Hight Rattles and a But ton by Merle Blinn Brown
A concise descriptive review praises Hight Rattles and a Button for its vivid portrayal of life in Chloride New Mexico. The author blends reminiscence with historical detail, capturing childhood experiences, stagecoaches, woodstoves, and tranquil yet perilous frontier days, while noting the book’s nostalgic tone and memorable storytelling.
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Merle Blinn Brown
Naylor
Old West
Brown
Chloride
N. Mex
Campaign to Free Pueblo Crew Seeks Nationwide Signatures
The National Committee for Responsible Patriotism launches a nationwide drive for one million signatures backing any honorable government action to free the U S S Pueblo crew from North Korea. The NCRP urges established non political groups to form local autonomous units to collect signatures and distribute petitions and awareness materials.
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National Committee For Responsible Patriotism
U.S.S. Pueblo
North Korea
NCRP
Men of the Pueblo
Police praised for swift quiet actions in Scottsdale
In a letter to the Scottsdale Daily Progress the writers thank the police for two actions in which officers safeguarded a vacation home and a home with burglars at work. The authors praise the young officers for their training courtesy and rapid response that allowed neighbors to sleep peacefully through the incidents.
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Scottsdale
Ately
Pre election compact could avert electoral deadlock
The piece argues two major party presidential nominees should pledge to support the candidate with the most popular votes if no electoral majority is achieved. It credits Gary Orfield and lawmakers Goodell and Udall with promoting a bipartisan plan to bind nominees and even House candidates to this rule to prevent a Wallace third party from shaping the outcome.
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Miami
United States
George Wallace
Gary Orfield
University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charles Goodell
R.-N.y
Morris Udall
D.‘Ariz
Goodell
Udall
House
House of Representatives
Wallace
Billionaire H. L. Hunt Lingers At Miami Beach Convention
At the Republican national convention in Miami Beach H. L. Hunt, the Texas billionaire, blends into the crowd. He promotes far right causes and books while offering to give away others from his suite. Cameramen overlook him as he watches attendees and political figures pass by.
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Miami Beach
Hunt
Centenarian Answers Daily Question on Longevity
Reporter asks the centenarian about a long life. The reply says uncertainty and humor about staying alive while joking about two breakfast food companies. The piece ends with a note on the value of meeting others halfway.
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Dr. Dolittle
Ralph McGill Nixon
New York
Tom Dewey
Wisenthower
Eisenhow
Book Review
Bradley Simon
Scottsdale Public Library
Updike
Topaz
Stewart
Gabriel Hounds
Serling
Morris
Ginott
Caldwell
Michener
Therta
Pueblo
Charles W. Wiley
E. 42Nd St
New York City
Scottsdale Daily Progress
R. C. Phillips
Emonte-Vista— Rd
Feescoe Drummond
American Bar Association
cHinferen
Inez Robb
Republican
Democratic
H. L. Hunt
Howard Hughes
Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan’ Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
W. B
Doe" ‘Wright
Scottsdale: Publishing Company
Ball Park Plaza
Scottsdale, Ariz
Ariz
Progress
Boek Gpefr
Friliate Ryn
Menther
Associa
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