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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
4
The Yowler and Mrs. McCormick donate 100 acres of McCormick Ranch to Scottsdale to create a public park the family hopes all residents may enjoy. Mrs. McCormick long promoted Arabian horse breeding in the valley and the project includes Guy Stillman’s small scale railway for the park.
The article claims Charles de Gaulle, amid remarks in Paris, praised Brigitte Bardot and displayed grandiose stature, likening himself to Napoleon. It notes past reports of self-mystification during exile and warns against dangerous overreach, while acknowledging Bardot approval.
Republican governors meeting in Palm Beach Florida express mounting support for Nelson Rockefeller citing his qualifications and electability. They note Romney’s commitment to stay, Reagan not favored, and Nixon resistance. They argue Rockefeller could unite Democrats and independents to overcome Johnson and a shrinking Republican base.
The piece discusses the sun’s 11 year cycle and solar flares, noting their potential to disrupt radio, compasses, and spaceflight. It explains solar energy, hydrogen to helium reactions, and the sun’s age and size, warning astronauts venturing to the moon face exposure without atmospheric protection.
Betty Shoenhair argues the Scottsdale emergency bond defeat harms students and urges citizen responsibility. She blames apathetic voters, fiscal critics, and public distrust while calling for informed action to protect schools and trim waste. The letter cites Christmas pressures and traffic safety concerns as context.
Ralph McGill argues that Gen. de Gaulle exaggerates an American takeover of French business. He notes licensed Paris drugstores and a surge in self service shops amid changing consumption trends. McGill says European obsolescence, not American imposition, drives competitiveness issues.
A satirical column recalls the annual drive to buy UNICEF Christmas cards while roasting critics who claim the effort advances communism or atheism. The piece playfully brands card supporters as conspiracists and hints at future targets like the Mothers’ Milk Bank.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings September May except holidays and Monday through Friday June August by Seathsdale Publishing Company at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Ariz 85262. Telephone 947 7544. Second class postpaid at Scottsdale Ariz. The Progress does not assume responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. Mol Wil No 242.
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