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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
2
An editorial weighs the pros and cons of teacher tenure in Arizona. It argues tenure protects good teachers but freezes underperformers, proposes periodic reviews every three years by an impartial panel with teacher representation and an appeal process to balance security and accountability.
The article notes Richard Helms, CIA director since 1966, earning praise from Senate doves led by Mike Mansfield and Fulbright. It cites renewed respectability for the agency, confidence from hawkish lawmakers, and oversight debates revealing Helms’ perceived integrity and honest assessments.
Analysis argues private arms sales to foreign nations have surged, with Gen Carl Turner seen as part of a wider system. The New York Times cites underdeveloped countries spending billions yearly, across Latin America, Asia and Africa, on pistols to tanks. It urges U S leadership to curb the international arms market for peace.
Contemptuous remarks by Panayiotis Pipinellis, Greece's foreign minister, threaten to prolong the Athens embassy vacancy and sour U.S. Greek relations. A secret Aug 26 briefing, cited by Senator Fulbright, fuels opposition to resuming military aid and strengthens a rider to curb Greek aid.
A Scottsdale Daily-Progress reader urges that teachers engage in activities tied to a real academic program for students. The writer notes concern when actions offend learners and states a teacher’s duty to adapt behavior to support student learning and redefine the traditional image of teachers as merely “nice, polite do-nothings.”
A Progress article shows honeymooners viewing Niagara Falls with a caption misplacing the falls as Buffalo, New York. A Niagara Falls native notes the error, clarifying the falls lie in Niagara Falls, not Buffalo about 25 miles away.
The piece surveys mayors in cities like Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Dallas who quit saying the job is too demanding and stressful. It highlights Erik Jonsson of Dallas who remains but describes local politics as a constant struggle between crime, taxes, housing, and public safety, with citizens’ needs pulling in opposing directions.
The page lists editor Marshall, publisher McElfresh, and Wright as assistant publisher and managing editor. Subscription rates show motor route 30 cents per week, 1.30 per month, 15.60 per year in state and out of state 18.20 yearly. Volume IX number 235 dated December 4 1969.
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