FCC approves ITT ABC merger amid monopoly concerns
A 4 to 3 FCC vote clears ITT to acquire ABC, elevating the merged giant to the 20th largest in the U.S. Critics, including Sen. Morse and Sen. Nelson, warn of biased news, foreign investments, and heavy government contracts. They urge Justice Department antitrust action and congressional scrutiny.
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Federal Communications Commission
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
ITT
American Broadcasting Co
FCC
Senate
Gaylord Nelson
Commission
Wayne Morse
Morse
ABC
Justice Department
Congress
Wigs Boom in Hong Kong Taps Global Hair Trade
A Hong Kong wig industry boom draws attention to 60 factories producing about 30 tons of hair monthly, mainly from Indonesian and Java women. Chinese buyers target the poor, selling hair from the dead is unusual, and forecasts say output could reach 40 tons monthly as demand grows among American shoppers.
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Marie Antoinette
Madam du Barry
Louis XVI
Hong Kong
Vietnam
U.S
United States
Java
Orient
Indonesia
Islands
Naming Scottsdale Park After Mayor Clayton Discussed
Former councilman Joseph Meier publicly urged naming the city's new park Clayton Park in honor of the late Mayor William Clayton. He cites Clayton's service to Scottsdale and his role in building the park system, arguing the name would reflect local contributions.
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Joseph Meier
William Clayton
Meier
Clayton
Scottsdale
Bill Clayton
Clayton Park
Westmoreland as GOP nominee prospect in 1968
A secretive group of top Republicans discussed General William Westmoreland as the best unifying candidate if Romney falters in 1968. The plan hinged on Vietnam remaining central, with Westmoreland seen as better positioned than other contenders to finish the job in the Johnson era.
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William Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Republican Party
Westmoreland
Colorado Springs
Rockefeller
Joint Chiefs of Staff
John
South Carolina
Miscellaneous War Jokes and Oddball Notes From The East
A collage of farcical anecdotes from the Vietnam era and international quirks. A supposed carrier pigeon tale ends with a reprimand for bird slaughter. A joke about Le Paprika restaurant and a Corsican owner sits beside a Pakistani camel driver and a stalled truck. A Jakarta book fair tale recalls Miss Alimin asking embassies for donations and a cheeky line about Kennedy.
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Johnson
P.S
State Department
Jakarta
Indonesia
Miss Alimin
Mailbag thanks for Disney trip offered by Daily Progress
A reader expresses gratitude to the Daily Progress for a trip to Disneyland for the carriers, including an airplane ride to California and all expenses paid. The writer thanks Clem Kosak and his wife for chaperoning and wishes a happy holiday season and a Progressive New Year.
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Disneyland
California
Clem Kosak
City commends Bennie Gonzales as Civic Center architect
A Scottsdale architect group congratulates the city and STEP Committee on choosing Bennie Gonzales for the Civic Center project. They praise the selection process and note support from city officials and assistant planning director Robert Eubanks. The letter expresses optimism for a distinguished new Civic Heart.
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Civic Center
Bennie Gonzales
Bennie
Step Committee
Robert Eubanks
Scottsdale
Plans announced for Scottsdale Medical Center development
Plans to build a Scottsdale Medical Center in the rear of Winfield Scott Plaza Unit 2 facing Camelback Road were announced by Dr Dwight G Hudson and D E Evans. Nine doctors signed letters of intent to lease space in the new building. The Lions Club urged funding to keep the Scottsdale Ambulance Service operating, noting prior purchases and transfers of ownership from 1953 to 1956 and warning of a possible shutdown without help. Aelene Hildebrand married John Wallace, with the couple residing at 12 West First Street.
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Scottsdale Medical Center
Winfield Scott Plaza Unit No. 2
Adams
Camelback Rd
Dwight G. Hudson
D. E. Evans
The
Lions Club
Scottsdale
Rural Fire Department
John Williams
Williams
According Long
Aelene Hildebrand
F. K. Nelson
West First St
John (Short) Wallace
Wallaces
West First
Irony in Lyndon Johnsons Social Security approach cited
Barry Goldwater notes the irony as Lyndon Johnson promotes Social Security ideas during the 1964 campaign. He argues LBJ pushes higher earnings without benefit loss and accuses Johnson of appropriating Republican platform positions. Goldwater contrasts this with the GOP’s own plan for broader Medicare and universal elderly coverage funded by general revenues.
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Lyndon Johnson
LBJ
Icare
Scottsdale Daily Prog publication details 1968
The page lists staff roles for Scottsdale Daily Progress with Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor and Wright as Assistant Publisher. It notes publication Monday through Friday mornings and identifies the Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices and a Scottsdale, Arizona postal designation.
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Scottadale Publishing Con
Scottsdale
Ariz
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Novak
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Golder
Lyndon - Come
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Wright
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