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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1968
Page
3
The piece condemns efforts to ban controversial speakers and impose committees to control campus speech. It argues such censorship would erode academic freedom, threaten the Bill of Rights, and harm Arizona higher education by driving away industry, money, and talent. It warns that censorship could trigger student revolt and degrade universities.
The United States will restart heavy arm shipments to Greece, starting with two minesweepers and 20 to 30 jet aircraft. A diplomat said U.S. interest remains in progress toward representative government, despite earlier disapproval and arms to repressive regimes.
The article reports President-elect Nixon weighing Rep. Donald Rumsfeld as a successor to Ray Bliss as Republican national chairman. It notes Bliss’s backroom image and Nixon's preference for a younger, telegenic leader able to energize nontraditional voters, with Rumsfeld among potential contenders and Richard Kleindienst considered as another option.
The Mailbag letter praises Arizona State University President Homer Durham for his willingness to review the university contract with Phoenix Linen & Supply. It cites student concerns about laundry working conditions wage scales advancement policies and racial questions and notes students have brought these charges to the university. Rabbi Jerrold Goldstein Scottsdale signs the letter.
A reader thanks Progress carrier boys for their service and notes they often ride after dark. The writer praises those who wear white or cream trousers to improve visibility with auto headlights and reduce traffic accidents due to bicycle light failures.
The piece questions varying forms of power from Black to Greek and notes fear among Jet-Set circles about Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ social reach. It cites fluoridation data from the National Institute of Health claiming 82 million drink fluoridated water, with 10 million natural and 72 million added.
The dialogue centers on Elbie Jay inviting Dick to share burdens as a nation nears transition. Elbie boasts about a 62 zillion missile plan and a 27 year program to quell riots while insisting on a 50 50 split of duties. Dick hints at unity and sacrifice for the country amid political pressure.
Bob Considine notes the Thanksgiving cleanup bill will reach about 13.5 million dollars per the National Safety Council Keep America Beautiful division. He cites vast volumes of refuse from memory and the ongoing debate over supersonic transport and U.S. aid to international relief, highlighting the HOPE mission’s work and a surgeon’s reflection on its impact.
A critical appraisal of Pierre Boulle's The Photographer from Van Guard Press finds the novel disheartening and shallow despite the author's past talent. The anti hero Martial Gaur, a once famous French photographer, pursues a perfect image as a presidential assassination plot unfolds around him.
Bridal attendants described with garbled names and roles. A pink silver and white corsage and rose petal basket were used by a bridesmaid to line the bride’s path. Local papers note a car collision near 10tero and Missouri as context.
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