Editorial on Arizona Senate Primary Choice Elson Favored
The editorial endorses Roy Elson in the Democratic primary for U S Senate, arguing his long service as Carl Hayden’s chief aide and deep congressional knowledge give him a clear edge over Richard Herbert and Robert Kennedy. It notes Herbert’s weak reform record and Kennedy’s solid but inferior resume, predicting a tough general election but clear primary superiority for Elson.
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Roy Elson
Richard Herbert
Robert Kennedy
Elson
Barry Goldwater
Kennedy
Why Attack Pseudo Liberals and Pseudo Intellectuals
Editorials and politicians lump pseudo liberals with pseudo intellectuals. The term implies fakery, yet real liberalism is a respectable philosophy not far from conservatism. Intellectuals, though imperfect, provide leadership and progress, which critics often overlook.
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Webster
Nixon odds and strategies to win in November
Roscoe Drummond analyzes why Nixon faces an uphill race in 1968 with the GOP waning, a shifting electorate, and the June Gallup poll showing Humphrey ahead. He cites Bean’s barometer method, party realignments, Vietnam politics, and six states conceded to Humphrey as critical factors shaping the race.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Gallup
Humprey
Bean
Johnson
U.S. News and World Report
Humphrey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
Minnesota
West Virginia
Letter praising Scottsdale Daily Progress community coverage
The writer commends the Scottsdale Daily Progress for balanced local and national coverage, noting readable hometown content and strong staff writing. He praises Jack Karne for city‑level reporting with heart and asks letters be limited to 400 words with name and address provided.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Jack Karne
McGill on Platforms and history of law and order
Ralph McGill argues the Republican plank calling for putting down crime risks misreading social unrest. He warns force alone cannot solve urban poverty and racial tension, citing Pullman strikes and New Deal reforms as evidence that law must pair with targeted social action. He cautions Wallaceism as destructive and urges law plus intelligent policy to address real human problems.
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Miami Beach
Taft
George Wallace
Bikini natives return home after A bomb tests exile
Bob Considine reflects on Bikini Atoll natives resettled after 22 years and questions how they view the United States. He recalls Chen Tu in 1944 and the B-29 airstrips on Saipan and Tinian, the human cost, and shifts to Mauritius with ambassador Guy Balanelly. He notes Mauritius independence, the dodo's extinction, and the rare Blue Penny stamp.
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New York
Bikini
Ralik
Marshalls
Considine
Chen Tu
China
Japan
U.S. Army
Guy Balaney
Balaney
United States
United Nations
Mauritius
Indian Ocean
Malagasy
Madagascar
Oxford
United Kingdom
Scottsdale Blues Reach Second Place in Grand Junction Tourney
The Scottsdale Blues opened with a loss in the Grand Junction invitational in Colorado, then beat Sanders, Magna, and Magna again to reach the final. Grand Junction defeated Scottsdale 6 to 3 in the final after previously beating them 11 10 28.
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Scottsdale Blues
Grand Junction
Colo
Magna
Utah
Scottsdale
Sanders
Wyo
Scottsdale Chamber backs Western style and two story limit
Representatives from nearly every business in Scottsdale attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting and voted unanimously to preserve the towns Western architectural theme and to cap business district buildings at two stories. Vic Swanson led the session in the absence of the president and vice president as Mort Kimsey the towns mayor spoke on City Council work and the Western theme.
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Scottsdale
Chamber of Commerce
Vic. Swanson
Mort Kimsey
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