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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
2
The piece analyzes Los Angeles race riots as a mass eruption rooted in deep poverty and frustration. It cites Kenneth Clark’s Dark Ghetto to explain persistent alienation between white and Black communities and forecasts continued unrest until conditions and attitudes improve, even with the Civil Rights Act in place.
Humphrey sits on the edge of key foreign policy decisions at the Johnson White House. He lacks routine access to top secret reports and inner strategy sessions, though he seeks information and once conducted an unsanctioned fact finding mission with returning Vietnam troops.
Carpet manufacturers consult the Soil Conservation Service to weave floor coverings in shades based on soil colors from locales nationwide. The plan aims to reduce footprints in homes, appealing to women and children, though the main drawback is the dirt color of the carpet.
The Arizona State Employment Service commends the Scottsdale Jaycees and the Lazy Jays wives for aiding summer youth employment. John C. David and Derrald Livingston led the Scottsdale Jobs for Youth office, placing about 300 youths in jobs and noting strong local support. Call 258-6611 or visit 324 West Adams, Phoenix.
A letter to The Mailbag complains about lack of police protection on Scottsdale Road from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. The signature cannot be verified and no address is provided. The writer is invited to contact the Progress editorial page editor with name and address to have the letter printed.
Ralph McGill argues NATO is in disarray as Western powers face two major complications France and Germany. He notes De Gaulle may pull France from NATO when the treaty ends, seeks its own nuclear force, and urges U S Britain leadership to sustain a balanced Western alliance amid Soviet pressure and German insecurities.
Barry Goldwater calls on Republican leaders nationwide to oppose repealing Section 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act. He argues for freedom of choice in employment and union membership, urging public stand against compulsory unionism and for state right-to-work laws. He says Republicans must speak out to defend individual liberty and party principles.
Marquis Childs surveys Brazil during a swing through South America, identifying two twin evils. First, the social irresponsibility of owning oligarchs who guard wealth abroad. Second, a thin pool of capable administrators hindered by the political crisis ahead of presidential elections next October. He notes vast wealth tied to family power and a scarce cadre of skilled state planners and officials.
The Scottsdale Day Progress published by Scottsdale Publishing Company operates with offices at 202 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252 telephone 947 7544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. Neb V No 188 August 20 1965.
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