Norman Thomas remembered as a dissenter and peace advocate
The obituary recalls Norman Thomas a minister and Socialist Party leader who opposed nuclear testing and championed social security Medicare and public housing. Despite aging and hardship he spoke at a Washington peace rally and remained a respected voice in politics and social reform.
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United Press International
Norman Thomas
United States
Thomas
Washington,d.c
Washington Monument
New York
Peace talks in Paris drag on amid frus trating haggling over procedure
The piece argues that Saigon allies bar progress in Paris with focus on procedure, urging the United States to press its terms and reduce further American casualties. It critiques South Vietnam leaders for delaying peace and warns that negotiations will take months even if tough.
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Paris
Paris Four
Saigon
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Longevity story notes 108 year old German man
Ralph McGill reports on Herr Woest of Bremerhaven West Germany who died at 108. Specialists cite moderation walking and lifestyle as factors. the piece then surveys diets, milk substitutes, protein intake and Japan’s wheat gluten meat project, linking diet to longevity and future life expectancy trends.
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Johann Woest
Bremerhaven
West Germany
Herr Woest
McGill
Japan
Nisshin Flour Milling Co
Nixon aims to boost defense spending with new budget
President Nixon faces a Democratic Congress but aides expect Senate and House supports for a large defense budget rise. Senate Appropriations chair Richard Russell favors bigger outlays, while House Chairman George Mahon warns against later economies. overall plan targets about 87 billion annually by 1973 with most increases outside Vietnam.
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Washngton
Richard’m. Nixon
Senate
House
Ap. Appropriations Committee
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Russell
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Nixon
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Johnson
George Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
Nial Weeks
Kennedy
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Humphrey
William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreigns Relations Committee
Gaylord P. Nelson
Dwis
Frank
Church
Dida
George 8. McGovern
D-S.d
White House
Obsolete motor car becomes eyesore in city neglect
The aging vehicle, described as a creaking money drain for its owner, sits as a health hazard and public nuisance. City authorities face pressure as thousands of Americans abandon such cars, leaving streets cluttered and officials to address the problem.
Mailbag Letter Attacks ACLU Over Ten Years
P. A. Williams of Scottsdale criticizes the Arizona Civil Liberties Union in a Scottsdale Daily Progress letter. He accuses the group of anti authority sentiment, Communist roots, and calls for limited, lawful freedom while urging readers to consider history and societal order.
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Arizona Civil Liberties Union
ACL
Nice writeup praises from Charlie Newcome
Charlie Newcome 85 writes from Woodmere Fairway California notes his picture appeared in the Progress December 11 issue page 9 alongside an Old Indian trader book on Navajo lore. He says he has had pieces in Albuquerque Flagstaff Gallup Farmington papers but the Progress piece is unique.
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Albuquerque
Flagstaff
Gallup
Farmington
California
The Wine and the Music review by William E Bar ea
Review of a Doubleday novel about a Roman Catholic priest who falls for a divorcee Pam Gibson. The plot centers on church life and celibacy, with a wealthy inheritance shaping outcomes. The piece likens the work to soap opera fiction and notes the author’s literary past and commentary on Catholic life.
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Gregory. Lind
Culvertor
USA
Pam Gibson
Pam
Decise
Greg
Willim Barrett
Foulball and the Old Guard of Baseball Authority
A fragmentary reminiscence by Bob Considine compares Gen. Landis and 1920 owners in the wake of the Black Sox scandal. It riffs on authority, censorship, and modern student unrest set against wartime politics and a poet’s satirical verse.
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New. York
Gen. Eckert
Kenesaw Considine Mountain Landis
Chicago
Black Sox
Landis
Scottsdale Holiday Parade Celebrates Local Involvement
Ten years ago Scottsdale hosted a Santa Claus parade with more than 500 children and holiday activities. Floats from churches and businesses lined the streets as schools participated. about 30 prizes were awarded with judges including Mayor Mort Kimsey and Mrs Bert Mathews. Thirty three Scottsdale High School pupils made the dean's list under Principal J Tracy Tripp. County 4H winners included Joyce McGee Wanda Melching Billie Jean Har dson Roger Hurliman and David Bonham.
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Santa Claus
Scottsdale
Mort. Kimsey
Bert Mathews
Lute Washotten
Scottsdale High School
J. Tracy Tripp
Joyce
McGee
Wanda Melching
Billie Jean Hardson
Roger
Hurliman
David
Bonham
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Scottsdale Public Library
William E. Barea
Doubleday
Updike
Uris
Topaz
Hailey
Michener —‘Therig
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Uncle Sam
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A. Hale
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