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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues for free student newspapers at colleges and universities and criticizes faculty censorship. It cites two ASU cases where ads and a letter were censored, leading to staff resignations and a mediation effort. It warns censorship breeds resentment and harms journalism training.
A 17-year-old Akron boy was suspended for a mustache under a school dress code. The judge issued an injunction noting the mustache was insubstantial and urged parents to improve the student’s study habits as they challenge the action.
Prime Minister Golda Meir asks President Nixon for long term loans totaling 2 to 3 billion dollars over five years to refinance Israel’s national debt and cover a growing balance of payments gap. Washington sympathy is tepid as U S aims to use the appeal to press Israel on Middle East peace cooperation.
The 1969 novel Siege by Edwin Corley depicts a three day siege of Manhattan Island by black militants seeking a separate state. Major General Stanley Shawcrass leads the revolt with William Gray as political head, while Raymond Carpenter acts as enforcer. A U S President and New York figures respond as Manhattan burns and the rebellion exposes deception within its leaders.
Richard J. Jacob of Scottsdale argues the Scottsdale Daily Progress should pursue broader regional reach to offer balanced coverage resisting Pulliam monopoly. He cites Phoenix area growth, advertising potential, and calls for the newspaper to expand its scope beyond a local voice.
Washington report details the Citizens Committee for Postal Reform raising funds for its campaign to create a government postal service corporation. Rep H R Gross notes committee expenditures including salaries and a limousine rental while opposing the drive as postal reform legislation progresses. O'Brien and Bruno are highlighted among high paid staff and Ford Foundation grants cited. critics accuse the group of propaganda and weaponizing Washington status.
In Marblehead Massachusetts the school superintendent announces a year without Christmas or Hanukkah symbols and activities. Officials say religious references in public schools are inappropriate and parents express mixed feelings about the change.
Scottsdale Daily Progress editors and staff credits, publishing schedule, office address in Scottsdale Arizona, subscription rates and classifications, and issue date December 5 1969. The notice notes second class postage and policy on unsolicited articles.
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