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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
2
Editorial condemns Phoenix City Council for approving a 20 percent increase in billboard size and preserving a 15 year amortization clause. It warns of a future cityscape cluttered with signs, argues tourism impacts on Scottsdale, and urges bolder action to protect civic beauty.
An old account reports Dr. Samuel Rosen studying the Meban tribe in Southern Sudan noting their high hearing sensitivity linked to stable blood pressure. The piece connects this to urban stress and raises questions about widespread deafness from constant sonic booms and modern civilization.
A member poll by the Overseas Press Club of America places Winston Churchill first for doing the most good in modern times, with Harry S. Truman a strong, unmatched second. The piece notes Truman's crises, atomic decisions, Marshall Plan, and civil-military oversight, including the MacArthur firing, as key moments shaping the era.
In Sacramento Ronald Reagan replaced his finance director Gordon P. Smith with Caspar Weinberger amid intra party strife and fears the Smith era damaged Republicans' bid to control the state legislature. The move also reflects influence from Reagan’s Los Angeles backers and shifts linked to the upcoming income tax changes and internal GOP tensions.
A rodeo fan laments lack of crowd control on Kid's Day at the Scottsdale event. He notes children roaming near seats and blocking views, suggesting visible police or sponsor officials be present to maintain order, and regrets missing part of the show despite paying for front row seating.
In Tokyo Roscoe Drummond argues the United States shifts toward a Pacific-focused era. He cites three dominant powers on the Pacific rim and notes Vietnam tensions, Korea crisis, and Alaska and Hawaii as strategic stakes shaping U S policy and potential cooperation with allies Japan and the Soviet Union.
The text argues the Pacific Era is opening with Japan leading a growth surge, a strong democratic system, and high living standards. It highlights Korea Taiwan and other Southeast Asian states thriving economically and politically, while Vietnam and Korea draw attention to conflict. America’s stance in Vietnam supports regional momentum.
A neighbor recounts Joe’s collapse after a $9.37 erroneous computer charge led to months of harassing bills and threats. The story notes a wave of similar cases, urging cash use and tighter human oversight to curb computer missteps and manager inaction.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings September to May and Monday through Friday June to August by Scottsdale Publishing Company at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale AZ 85252. It notes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Vol VII No 288 February 8 1968.
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