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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
2
The editorial reflects on Christmas as a symbol of peace love and brotherhood. It notes humanity's flaws including intolerance and poverty yet remains hopeful for progress. It urges carrying Christmas messages of peace and rededication into every day of the year.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress wishes readers a merry Christmas and a good new year. It thanks patrons for patience during building, offset printing upgrade, and office move. It praises staff and carriers for dedication, noting many worked over 80 hours weekly without complaint. The paper pledges service to Scottsdale Paradise Valley East Phoenix communities.
Moscow talks reveal Gromyko pressing East German recognition and Berlin claims. The stance signals tough future arms negotiations and sharp Soviet intransigence, affecting U.S. policy as Helsinki round closes and winter looms.
Guy Trujillo of Hohokam School argues in favor of a Master Teacher program with teacher involvement in selection and departmental structure. He suggests one per grade level or department, notes varying definitions, and urges freeing masters from extra duties to reduce frustration.
A reader commends Scottsdale Progress for its unique community identity and improved readability after a new printing process. The letter thanks the newspaper for commitment to the city’s municipal future and the editors’ thoughtful, independent stance.
The Scottsdale Camelback Jaycees have sold Christmas trees at 70th Street and McDowell Road for two weeks to raise money for the chapter. Proceeds fund junior golf, tennis, swimming, shooting safety and other youth sports projects intended to build teamwork and discipline among local youths.
A Washington report rejects a Justice Department conspiracy theory linking police violence to the Black Panther Party. It cites Panther rhetoric and actions, FBI positions, and Senate hearings as factors in ongoing clashes, while noting no evidence of a central plot.
A New York reporter recalls a Bowery Santa figure who emptied his cash register to give to the needy, the police questions it provokes, and personal Christmas memories. He envisions a world where Christmas rebirth brings peace, dignity, and a minute of silence for innocents.
Scottsdale Progress publishes Monday through Saturday evenings from September to May and Monday through Friday June to August by Scottsdale Publishing in Arizona. It lists editors Doc Wright and Jerry McElfresh and provides subscription rates for carrier, motor route, and mail in and out of state. Page 4 volume and issue number dated December 24 1969.
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