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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
2
The editorial reflects on Jesus Christ’s life and two millennia of tradition surrounding his birth. It notes the season’s calls for goodwill, charity, and peace while contrasting with global poverty, war, and enduring intolerance. It urges applying these ideals year round.
An essay argues that despite modern science and material progress the Judeo Christian values of love and morality are not a lived reality. It notes Christ would face opposition today and urges sobered reflection and rededication this season.
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce President Len Huck urges local business people to project a welcoming attitude to visitors. He contrasts it with the mute reluctance of a victim and says good will boosts tourism and the overall economy, with better service turning customers into repeat business.
Washington report notes Republican and Democratic governors press President Johnson to back federal revenue sharing as a remedy for rising state and local budget gaps. It cites Heller and Galbraith, outlines 127.7 billion 1970 projection without aid, and calls for bipartisan action in Congress and the State of the Union.
The piece surveys biblical warnings on wine and tracing a debate in Britain about mislabeling and blending practices. It cites Arthur Lewis and The Sunday Times, notes France Bulgaria Hungary labeling issues, and contrasts with American wine trends and labels like Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée.
Groundbreaking began for a $30,000 school by the Arizona Foundation for Blind Children on a one acre Scottsdale site. The Ascension Lutheran Church hosted baptisms for the Petersen daughters. Mayor Malcolm White and council approved preliminary sewer plans and postponed sign ordinance revisions. Hotel Valley Ho liquor license approved. home lot building permits raised to exceed 7,000 square feet for 59 homes. Meat Masters offered loin end pork at 29 cents a pound. Scottsdale High School senior John Bissell led the honor roll with 24 points. Judy Sowden and Susie Wright and Dolores Jimenez each scored 23.
The circulation of leaflets is expanding into a full time task for pilots after the Manila conference. Millions of leaflets depicted Considine with Ky and Johnson, urging North Vietnam to withdraw, stop infiltration, and reduce violence with promises of a welcome if they defect. Since the Chieu Hoi program began, tens of thousands of Viet Cong have surrendered, while psy war meets constant countermeasures on the battlefield.
Officials say the cubs are growing weaker as they fail to adapt to powered milk. The report cites zoo conditions and feeding challenges as the cause of decline amid public interest in the animals.
Fragmentary OCR shows names McElfresh editor TM WB Doc Wright assistant and publishing note dated December 22 1968, indicating a historic newsroom byline and staff roles.
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