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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
3
Editorial urges public action before a December 12 federal hearing at Arizona State University to decide how clean Arizona air should be. It argues current smog laws are inadequate and calls for stronger controls to protect health, warning that without state measures federal intervention may occur.
U.S. Defense Contract Audit Agency notes a May 17 1966 report showing 62 million dollars in additive potential costs on the C5A transport contract only a year old. Auditors warned Congress of pending cost growth discussed with Air Force experts through 1967 1968 and documented inflation and subcontractor cost pressures as overruns mounted.
Washington reports a long delayed move to repeal Title II of the Internal Security Act allowing detention camps. A secret Mitchell meeting with Negro leaders prompted the White House pressure leading to Deputy AG Kleindienst's decision last Wednesday.
A reader disputes Karl Eller's December letter on billboards arguing they harm urban aesthetics and should be restricted. The writer cites Los Arcos Mall Mayo's and Thunderbird Industrial Airpark as examples of good design and urges state representatives to consider billboard controls in the next session.
The report notes senior pilots seek about 62000 dollars a year for 70 monthly flight hours while farmers and teachers earn far less. It contrasts high risk responsibilities with modest incomes for educators and public officials, highlighting broad wage disparities and workload pressures.
The text argues against high airline pay and subsidies praising pilots while suggesting government funds should flow to cops nurses bus drivers and teachers instead. It notes last year’s airline subsidies reached hundreds of millions of dollars and calls for reallocating funds to public workers.
A fragmentary essay contrasts the Boeing 747 with a playful sports quip about Babe Ruth and Roosevelt. It extols the jet’s vast engines, wide aisles, and upper deck lounges, noting orders from many airlines and a future of in-flight film and nursery space on long-haul trips.
A Northern Ireland tourism brochure attracted hunters with a “shooting holiday” pitch drawing mockery for PR missteps. The anecdote contrasts Hawaii’s post Pearl Harbor pamphlet urging Americans to visit to escape turmoil, underscoring fragile promotional framing.
The Scottsdale Progress announces editors Jonathan Marshal and Jerry McElfresh with LW Doc Wright as assistant publisher. Published Monday through Saturday evenings September to May and Monday through Friday June to August by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. Subscription rates listed for monthly and yearly periods. December 11, 1969.
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