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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1965
Page
2
A guest editorial argues Scottsdale council decisions center on homeowners interests. It praises community improvement bonds, zoning restraint to protect residents, and reducing sign clutter to boost city appearance, arguing growth should serve families and attract visitors. The piece urges homeowner vote in the upcoming bond election to shape the city’s character.
Roscoe Drummond outlines President Johnson's strategy to build up U S strength in South Vietnam arguing the aim is peace not war. He cites the Johns Hopkins speech and presses that defeat withdrawal or appeasement must be avoided to deter further aggression and safeguard future peace.
Do not fall for phony contractors offering cheap deals on home and yard projects. Get written contracts, check reputations, compare prices, and beware of low cost offers or demonstrations. If fleeced report to the dealer, Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, or manufacturers to help prevent others from loss.
The article reports President Johnson intends to reappoint Robert Bartley to the Federal Communications Commission, despite strong opposition from TV station owners and critics who favor tighter industry regulation. It notes Bartley’s stance on single ownership, his ties to Sam Rayburn, and possible political backlash in Congress. It also mentions Rep. E. Y. Berry’s aggressive fundraising and political maneuvering amid court-ordered reallocation, plus governors considering self-financing their annual conferences and a proposed $5,000 per state assessment.
The writer recalls decades of life inside a cherished Allenhurst home as he and his wife sort through family heirlooms and relics, finding both sorrow and affection in the memorabilia.
Ralph McGill recounts Lady a young beagle moved from suburban life to a South Carolina sea island. The dog barks at the surf, a metaphor for adjustment to new environments as McGill muses on change, memories, and the contrast between past and present lives with family reflections.
The Scottsdale Daily News notes Jonathan and Dan Byrne as editor and publisher with Frank Stewart as managing editor and advertising director. It states publication every afternoon except Sunday and lists offices at Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252. Second class postage paid in Scottsdale Arizona. Yale VN 183 August 14 1968.
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