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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
2
Editorial urges voters to approve 22.7 million in bonds as the local share of a 116 million flood control project. The plan, backed by the federal government with 93 million, aims to shield Scottsdale and surrounding areas, notably the Lower Indian Bend Channel, from severe 100 year flood events.
Wilmington News reports a discussion by Sense Paradies and Drs on why women wiggle when they walk. The article describes varying views on physiology, fashion, and social attitudes toward movement.
Fragmented garbled report notes a political crisis as Democrats struggle over Viet Nam policy. Mentions figures like Jones and Marcie, and references a Senate forum and presidential influence amid internal party debates.
The text recalls Bob Considine speaking of Billy Rose and an interview. It describes a correction about a comprehensive report on AT and T stock shares. The passage wanders through fragmented memories, names, and political figures, forming a stream of partial quotations and disjointed anecdotes.
A readers' column discusses popular fiction and crime stories, praising a Perry Mason style work and noting the celebrity of Marrow and other famous authors. It mentions price points like 7.50 and references well known writers and a tense mystery tone.
Ralph McGill argues against excessive pacifist rhetoric referencing the 1915 Peace Ship voyage. He warns that nuclear weapons threaten millions and urges prudent diplomacy. He highlights roles for moderation, Russia, and a possible Geneva conference revival to pursue real peace.
A garbled opinion column fragment references a Senate debate on war safety and travel, with scattered names and phrases about storms and delays. The text mentions exams of safety measures and a 0ow made 3 unsafe travel conditions, but details are unclear.
The piece criticizes government spending and new laws as burdens on industry. It argues the administration’s actions stifle free enterprise and threaten business activity in war or peace.
Advertising director T Frank Stewart notes changes at the paper as McElfresh exits. The piece records leadership shifts and dates around mid year 1966 without detailing outcomes or replacements.
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