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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
2
Progress editorial urges courage to teach sex facts in schools amid rising illegitimate births. It notes many girls from all backgrounds become pregnant out of wedlock and argues education can help, though officials fear the topic and programs remain scarce.
The village of Christmas Michigan with about 200 residents on Lake Superior earned a 1956 post mark last July but lacked capacity. The Post Office opened stamps on November 1 yet cancellations will be done in Munsing Michigan due to limited postal capacity.
Four House Banking Committee members from Ohio California Michigan and Kansas travel to Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Hungary and the USSR to study Fiat’s planned Russian data plant and a $1 billion auto tool deal. Expect hearings on East West trade and possible shift in Republican stance.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce starts the Whiskerine contest as part of Parada del Sol on Friday December 7. Gene Carr announces assistants Fred Hannum Jack McMahon Bill Bratt Manley Fox and Les Matlock. Scottsdale Women's Club plans the Chrysolla Ball for Dec 15 to benefit the Scottsdale Public Library. Frances Ryley a Scottsdale High School senior wins the Daughters of the American Revolution award. Scottsdale annexes a 700 foot wide strip south of Indian School Road extending town boundaries near 62nd Street.
Book reviews survey Carry Nation’s era battles against alcohol and vice plus Robert Taylor’s portrait of her enduring fame. The second review highlights Encyclopaedia of the Arts a sweeping reference with 10 000 entries and 3 500 illustrations spanning ancient Greece to the present.
The article responds to Punch magazine questions about American democracy and free political expression. It argues Americans value open political debate, defend constitutional rights, and oppose suppression of unpopular opinions while criticizing misinformed European views and anti American propaganda.
A Swarthmore Presbyterian pastor described as fashionable has been urged to resign over his focus on civil rights and lack of sermons on peace of mind and salvation. The piece contrasts suburban church concerns with national civil rights events and critiques religion used as therapy.
In Saigon the National Assembly debates a civilian run constitution to replace military rule. Nguyen Van Ngai leads the Greater Peoples bloc as Tran Van Van is killed by terrorists. the 20 man directorate will approve or rewrite the draft. The assembly aims to bar active duty military from party politics and to guarantee basic rights and workers' participation.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress operates Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Published by the Scottsdale Publicing Company with offices at Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona. The masthead lists Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor and Jonathan Marshall as Editor and Publisher with a general contact number 947 7544.
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