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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
2
The editorial endorses Ken Murray as industries administrator at the state prison. It cites his background with Motorola and Ameco and his city council experience. It argues modernizing prison industries will reduce recidivism and save taxpayers money.
Washington sources discuss a rider amendment to allow a current congressman to be appointed to the Supreme Court at the previous salary before a later switch. Three lawmakers cited as potential nominees are Sen. John Stennis, Sen. Roman Hruska, and Rep. Richard Poff, all described as strict constructionists.
Scottsdale merchants joined a Chamber of Commerce effort to display living trees to be planted later in parks. Several decorated trees were swiped, and officials condemn the act as childish vandalism harming the community.
Evans Novak Wallace report sketches a fierce 1970 Alabama struggle with Postmaster General Blount openly backing Gov. Albert Brewer. The plan targets Wallace’s weak spots while Nixon and party dynamics loom. Brewer courts Republican money while avoiding Negro affiliation, aiming to outflank Wallace on cost and governance.
A reader criticizes emphasis on a teacher’s clothing in The Mailbag and urges focus on crime, drivers, and insurance costs. The writer, Wade Gagel, urges giving Christmas aid to others and calls for practical charity over fashion concerns, signing as George Stafford.
A daughter at the University of Arkansas shares a heartfelt Christmas letter detailing the true meaning of the season. The note expresses gratitude, family love, and hopeful wishes for those who may have forgotten the holiday spirit.
President Nixon moves through the East Room to the Steinway at the White House for a nonpartisan charity dinner. He plays Jingle Bells and then a number for Jim Farley as Earl Warren and others discuss memoirs, prayers, and memories of long-serving press figures.
A J Bayless launched its 32nd outlet at Papago Plaza Scottsdale amid a two week opening salute. The Reata Pass Steakhouse owned by George Cavalliere about 22 miles north of Scottsdale burned to the ground after being locked at 11 p.m. and found ablaze at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
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