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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

2

The Menace of the Peaceful Atom in Editorial View

Sheldon Novick of the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems warns that commercial use of atomic power threatens life on Earth. The article argues peaceful energy may concentrate radioactive substances through ecosystems, with cumulative global risks and calls for further scientific study and debate on non proliferation treaty.

Sheldon Novick Center For the Biology’ of Natural Systems Washington University Earth

Downtown Scottsdale Faces Holiday Decor Shortfall

The piece notes a lacking seasonal atmosphere in downtown Scottsdale with minimal decorations. It criticizes weak cooperation among merchants and questions the fate of the Old Town Merchants Association and the Chamber of Commerce, urging coordinated effort for next year.

Old Town Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce

Congress Pay Raises Contested by Johnson Plan

President Johnson is set to propose large pay raises for cabinet members the Supreme Court and top federal executives including Congress early in January. The Kappel commission would raise congressional pay from 30000 to 50000 annually and lift top salaries. critics fear a constitutional ruse and warn Congress may not block the changes despite opposition from Sen. Harry F Byrd and other lawmakers.

Washington Congress Johnson Supreme Court Frederick Kappel At&t Board of Directors Kappel House Senate White House Harry F. Byrd Byrd Congressional

Blue-collar careers face status issue as youth favor white-collar jobs

Hugh C. Murphy, head of the National Apprenticeship Program, notes blue-collar work goes begging due to lack of qualified applicants. He cites pay from seven to fifteen thousand dollars yearly and potential career advancement, urging better promotion of skilled trades to attract young people and prevent blue-collar roles from becoming scarce.

Hugh C. Murphy Department of Labor Laborard- Overnpicena

Observations on Bond Proposals and Press Confidence

The report notes a historic $9 billion in city improvement bond proposals this year. Only about 55 percent are expected to pass, far below the usual 0.75 percent approval rate. Sigma Delta Chi alleges the Johnson presidency holds a poor record for truthfulness secrecy and news control.

United States Sigma Delta Chi National Journalism Fraternity Freedom of Information Committee Lyndon.b. Johnson

Paris peace table debate fuels U S Vietnam worry

A fractured argument over seating at the peace table in Paris is described as a morale risk for the half million Americans in Vietnam. Analysts discuss knotty pine versus walnut chair configurations and potential delays amid high-stakes diplomatic maneuvering.

New York Paris Vietnam Considine Averell Harriman

Grand Rapids Homes Prefer Fashionable Double Cross Table

The writer says they contacted several heads of delegations about an ideal table shape described as a fashionable double cross. They claim this concept is widely present in households in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Grand Rapice Mich

McCarthy Rebuffs UN Ambassadorship Bid Amid Nixon Pressure

The article traces President Nixon’s push to appoint Eugene McCarthy as United Nations ambassador, including talks by Secretary of State designate William Rogers and McCarthy’s repeated refusals. McCarthy warned a U.N. post would cost Democrats Senate seats and face strong opposition from his followers. He hinted at future political plans but offered no endorsement of the move.

Eugene McCarthy United Nixon McCarthy Robert “Novak Minnesota Harold LeVander Senate Humphrey Rogers LeVander LeVander Ir United Nations Democratic Party

Generation Gap and the Keeps It That Way

A fragmentary historical note cites a 1970s generation gap as widening across campuses with youth protest and parental misunderstanding. It mentions a separatist youth movement, absence of draft laws, and social tensions including alcohol and marijuana, ending with a satirical image of eventual unity and a taunting joke about getting a decent job.

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