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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
2
The editorial notes the first offset issue will be printed today as Scottsdale Daily Progress races to complete a new building. It states the press and facilities are ready, asks readers and advertisers to bear with two-plant operation, and promises improved newspapers once all equipment is installed.
The project began two years ago studying equipment visiting existing papers and consulting experts. Thirteen months ago land was purchased on Earll Drive and a high speed Goss Urbanite Press ordered. Settling after January 1st will allow visits from friends as the Progress staff grows with Scottsdale Paradise Valley and East Phoenix communities.
After rejecting the Goodyear offered Litchfield Park site, officials consider 24 square miles north of Bell Road and east of Pima Road for a new Arizona State University campus. The plan targets growth in northeast Valley, park space, and potential future land sales value.
Analysis argues Moscow seeks continued tension not peace as U S hopes for Middle East settlement collapse. It traces Oct 28 proposal backing Sinai withdrawal and three issues to Moscow and Dobrynin back to Nixon era, predicting Big Four talks will fail and UN Jarring return will threaten Israel with sanctions.
Readers complain the Scottsdale Public Library locks the book drop during hours and questions staff decisions. They argue the library serves the public and call for council and mayor action to ensure service for residents.
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird leads substantial reductions in the defense budget. Analysts expect the defense appropriation to end near 73 billion, down from Johnson's 80.6 and Nixon's 78.5 billion proposals, with force reductions to about 3.2 million by year end.
A chaotic spoof about Art Buchwald style reporters and a fictional Joe Mayflower disrupts a presidential image. The piece features Stewart Mayflower confronting the author as audiences await a New Haven premiere, then Philadelphia and Broadway. It blends satire with sports and political quips.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists the editor and publishing staff and outlines publication days. It notes the Scottsdale Publishing Company address and contact number, mailing rates, and placement details for the December 8, 1969 issue.
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