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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1969
Page
2
Editorial argues the Citizens Steering Committee report backs a $13.4 million bond for district needs but overestimates voter support. It suggests trimming stadium plans at Saguaro High and delaying a new high school to a $9 million target, praising the work yet noting unresolved cuts and past voter resistance.
The letter criticizes State Sen. John Conlan for blocking bills in committee and urges thorough hearings on a controversial abortion measure. It argues strong legislative support but calls for open debate and votes, warning against dictatorship by committee chairs.
At a Feb 16 emergency meeting in Washington of 11 southern state chairmen they unanimously concluded Nixon would not carry a single southern state in 1968 or win a majority of any southern delegation at Miami Beach. They urged policy changes on desegregation, patronage, and foreign policy while noting Reagan would carry all southern states if he were candidate.
In a spoof piece from San Francisco a satirical report portrays Dr. S. I. Hoppe Ty as Skarewe University president. The day features bizarre press conferences, zany campus stunts, and mock “peace” efforts amid a student strike and faculty meddling.
Observers note Cuba has outlawed tipping in restaurants calling it a hangover from the island’s capitalist past. Waiters voted in favor after officials said tipping was humiliating, contrasting with tips in wealthy nations. The piece critiques tipping norms in the United States and other rich countries.
Bloomington Daily Herald Telefone notes a quoted claim about trucks from Cincinnati paying no tax. Raleigh News Observer reports a Middlesex man becoming a father again.
Washington society pages spotlight Anna-Chennault wife of Gen Claire Chennault as a GOP fund raiser and potential diplomatic link to China. Her Far East connections and Watergate residence fuel chatter about a possible role in Nixon administration diplomacy. Skeptics doubt formal influence, while insiders warn of unintended fallout and rival ambitions.
Over ninety men and boys from thirteen clubs across three states competed in the Scottsdale YMCA Judo Tournament yielding five champions after 325 matches. Marty Terrel of March AFB praised Scottsdale instructor Bob Miller as one of the toughest opponents he has faced. Peaceful Valley Sewer Improvement District No. 5 faces non-acceptance as officials seek full specification compliance before town approval. Keene Brown and Lawrence L. Dugan Jr. named fall United Fund campaign co-chairmen, joining earlier chairmen R. J. McMullin and William Clore.
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