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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1967
Page
4
A Progress editorial ponders Scottsdale traffic at Indian School and 68th Street after an annexing error. It suggests county inaction, a public protest, and questions about hospital room sharing for couples to aid recovery. It comically critiques bandage sizes and expensive barbershop jobs in New York and Hollywood.
Scottsdale State Sen. David Kret proposed a tough drivers license bill restricting teen daytime driving and revoking licenses after two moving violations. The plan, though blocked in committee, sparks support for treating licenses as a privilege to promote safer driving.
Washington observes the Senate ratification fight over a Soviet U.S. consular treaty as a proxy test of Johnson’s leadership and GOP unity. The deal would add 10 to 18 Soviet officials, with 452 existing Soviet diplomats in the U.S. and strong backing from Eisenhower Nixon and many senators though Dirksen may oppose. A Republican moderates push led by Thruston Morton seeks a forward looking stance, aiming to back the treaty and non strategic trade with Eastern Europe and control of nuclear weapons.
Readers respond to an editorial about rail competition referencing the Southern Pacific and Rock Island. They complain about uncomfortable seating high diner prices and unreliable schedules and urge better rail access to the Valley area to avoid turning the town into a flying destination.
In a letter published last Wednesday Progress questions if a state should honor religious beliefs that justify taking an unborn life. It asks whether laws should protect the rights of all persons, born and unborn, and whether Sir Mark Farrington would support such limits.
Nelson Rockefeller gains traction as the Republican possible 1968 presidential nominee. The New York governor draws support from moderates and urban voters, while Goldwater Reagan conservatives risk losing influence as Romney, Percy, and Nixon offers compete.
In a smoky lounge called The Grey Submarine a group led by Dr Timothy Leering plans a marijuana session for middle aged members. Dialogue features slogans about aging, rebellion, and drug use as they prepare a gin vermouth twist with marijuana.
Scottsdale Progress published by Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252. The Weekly editions run Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. second class mailing paid at Scottsdale Arizona.
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