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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1969
Page
2
The piece criticizes a bill requiring implied consent from drivers to sobriety tests upon arrest. It argues the policy risks police harassment and self incrimination, questions proof of intoxication, and warns against fear based tactics. Supporters are urged to favor solid law enforcement over flawed legislation.
Ralph E. McGill, longtime syndicated columnist and former editor of the Atlanta Constitution, has died. He earned a Pulitzer for his anti Klan campaigns and was renowned as a fearless editor who spoke for civil rights and peace. His posthumous columns will be printed.
Former President Johnson deepened fault lines with Interior Secretary Stewart Udall over a 7.5 million acre National Parks expansion plan. Johnson reduced the proposal to about 384,500 acres after indecision and pressure from critics, then sought congressional action while facing opposition from Rep. Laurence J. Burton and others.
A reader voices frustration with reading time limits and slip forms for bookmobiles. They contrast space and staff helpfulness at the main library and mention due dates of January 22 with a two week lending period.
Shirley Gardner of Scottsdale and Mrs F A Mathison voice support for library services. They praise wide reading selection and user friendly checkout while noting a policy change shortening due dates from three weeks to two.
A reader letter from Rita A. Savage voices approval of a visitor Billis Bliss Purchas suggestion on Scottsdale Road congestion. She urges care for traffic planning near Scottsdale and hopes officials consider nearby north south road options for residents and visitors.
The column accuses Arab leaders led by Nasser Hussein and others of hypocrisy in seeking peace while backing raids and arming guerrillas with Soviet arms. It argues Israel must retaliate to deter ongoing commando actions and notes Lebanon's possible role. The UN is deemed impotent.
A scene portrays Interior Secretary Wally Hickel under White House scrutiny amid speculation about land use and oil interests. Critics fear conservationists' worst worries while supporters praise his independence as reporters crowd the Washington office.
Fragmentary clipping mentions clergymen viewing sex in classes and a disqualification of Ruth for alleged gluttony and drink. It cites Idaho Sunday Statesman Shreveport Times Salt Lake Tribune and notes a crown and op eration by the City Recreation Department in Norfolk Ledger Star.
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