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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

2

Gun control debate: registration and waiting period urged

The piece argues for possible gun registration and a three day waiting period, citing polls and crime data. It notes supporters include the FBI and police groups, while opposing penalties on lawful owners, and compares murder rates with and without controls across jurisdictions.

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Progress or regression in aviation noise risks

The piece questions if rapid advances in technology like nuclear fission and supersonic jets bring benefits or harm. It cites a 1960 Colorado Springs sonic boom shattering 300 windows and injuring 12, linking loud noise exposure to higher deafness risk, and asks whether speed is always worth it.

Continental United States Air Force Colorado Springs Air Force Academy

Nixon Agnew Pick Sparks Democratic Counter Moves

The piece analyzes Richard Nixon's choice of Spiro Agnew as vice president and explores how Democrats could counter with a strong running mate. It discusses potential picks like San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto, and weighs past VP influence on elections while noting uncertainties around Kennedy and McCarthy.

Washington Richard Nixon Spiro Agnew Drummond Nixon Miami Beach Agnew Humphrey San Francisco Martin Luther King, Jr Alioto South Mason-Dixon Line Maryland Lindsay Percy Hatfield Hubert Humphrey Sen Edward Kennedy McCarthy

McGill Highlights Confederate Symbols at Miami High

Ralph McGill writes on a Miami Beach Republican convention discussion where students from South Dade High School debated removing Confederate Rebels symbols. He notes a broader grievance about racism, history, and identity, alongside local economic and social tensions in Miami areas.

Miami Beach South Dade High School Miami McGill Dade County Rebels

Record shows Hays Bernstein in Arizona Supreme Court race

Maulbag Sir disputes Scottsdale Progress coverage on the Arizona Supreme Court race. It notes Judge Jack D. H. Hays and Judge Charles Bernstein and presents bar poll details including first and second choice votes and Bernstein leading Hays on third choices.

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First Baptist Wins Good Sportsmanship Trophy

John Slocum chaired the Scottsdale Chamber convention committee as the YMCA Church Softball League awarded the Good Sportsmanship Trophy to the First Baptist team. The committee reported on the Optimist convention held here and prospects for similar meetings in Scottsdale.

First Baptist Ymca Church John Slocum Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale

Bob Considine on Eisenhower memories and heroics

New York columnist Bob Considine recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower, from Abi Jene Kansas where he spoke about seeking the Republican nomination to a White House stag dinner discussion. Ike reflects on his past, his parents, and a wish to be his grandson, David, in a candid vein. He also recounts a SHAPE interview post MacArthur firing and a bold hypothetical on Manchuria bombing.

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Bill the Roofer Becomes Millionaire Teen Sensation

Inez Robb reflects on a salary shift for new lawyers and contrasts it with Bill, a 17 year old high school senior who earned 10 000 a year as a roofer's helper over the summer. His family questions the example set by his earnings and plan for college. The piece satirically critiques inflated starting salaries.

New York Inez Robbo Bill Blackstone

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