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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1967
Page
4
The Arizona Legislature opened with hope but has yielded bickering and little progress. Bills such as the smog control measure and kindergarten funding face dilution or failure, while reform and welfare initiatives stall. Despite a dual majority and optimism, decisive action is scarce as Arizona confronts rapid growth.
Mrs. Eleanor Garat of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions warns in the Centers Diary that romance and the family may fade as trends such as guaranteed income and the pill influence marriage. She questions social patterns and their political and economic effects. The response argues the family is a product of history and continues to be essential for child civilizing, with romance remaining a key motive.
Space veteran Gus Grissom faced three major calamities. First Liberty 7 splashdown disaster in 1961 with a dangerous sea rescue. Second Gemini 3 reentry trouble in 1965 ended with manual landing and helmet damage. Third linked to the Apollo era after White and Chaffee deaths.
Roscoe Drummond argues for sweeping reform in Congress after Bobby Baker's conviction. He urges stronger ethics rules for senators, stricter campaign finance disclosures, revival of a real House ethics committee, and thorough investigations of prominent figures, warning voters to press for change.
Reviewers discuss Martin Blumenson Kasserine Pass a thorough study of the Tunisia breakout and Eisenhower’s leadership. Vladimir Nabokov Speak Memory is an engaging memoir of Nabokov’s early life and emigre years. William Murray The Sweet Wide portrays idle youth sealed in a California beach subculture.
Report notes a prankster released a bag of fiddlers causing chaos in a Jacksonville high school classroom. The episode prompted investigations and school security warning as officials described the disturbance as a chaotic incident with no reported injuries.
The third annual Parada del Sol opens with the long horse drawn parade featuring Buffalo Bill Jr and Col. Idaho Ellison. The town passes a new sign ordinance to protect Scottsdale’s Western look while public health and school bond measures are discussed.
The dismissal of Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Page, longtime Air Force theorist and Air War College head, shocks military morale and raises questions about academic freedom and openness. A seminar report to the secretary of defense triggered the action, threatening frank professional discussion and the integrity of the service.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists Jonathan Marshall as editor and publisher Jarry McElfresh as managing editor and W B Doc Wright as assistant publisher. It is published Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday mornings by Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices at 802 Ball Park Plaza Scottadale AZ 86252 and telephone 047-7544. The paper notes second class postage at Scottadale Ariz and disclaims responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. It is Volume VI Number 297 dated February 3 1967 and a member of the Arizona Newspapers Association for greater public service.
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