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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1969
Page
2
Early view of Nixon's first month in office notes a cautious, conservative start. Appointments appear sound while Denmark on race and tax reforms show liberal leanings. Europeans tests with NATO proceed, and overall mood hints at hopeful, cautious progress despite looming crises.
In Arizona the city plans flood control as drainage is poor. After near misses in Scottsdale, officials consider culverts and raised roadbed at Thomas and Hayden to keep the town connected during floods.
Glenda Calif based feature notes Casey Stengel and Edna recovering after floods and a car accident. Casey shows scars and tells stories of baseball legends while aides set up a TV shoot in their home. The piece weaves humor with personal recollections and ends noting nothing of the planned commercial will air.
Washington sources say if the Senate votes today the deployment of the Sentinel anti-ballistic missile system would likely be killed. Veterans and Laird allies expect changes in Congress as opposition widens led by Rep. Thomas Pelly and Sen. Harris. Laird's ABM review seeks an alternate plan to move batteries from cities amid growing local opposition.
Rex B. Young, president, states the city plans to acquire right of way for a 600 foot strip to channel flood waters. SDC Corporation offers to buy and excavate the route with support from hydraulics engineers and Maricopa County Flood Control. Donations fund the effort, aiming to secure federal aid and speed a lasting solution.
A Columbus Dispatch summary notes a American Express survey showing seven million Americans will lose or have stolen or destroyed about 2 billion dollars in cash in 1969. The report highlights that women lose more than men and college graduates more than high school graduates, with younger adults most affected.
A humorous column explores the upheaval in domestic life caused by devoted runners. A wife describes the morning alarm, calisthenics, four mile jogs, drenched in sweat, and the guilt of a non jogging partner. It notes special shoes, Japanese runners, kangaroo skin gear, safflower oil meals, and travel running setups.
Republican fundraisers sold $30,000 worth of $1,000 tickets to Braniff International Airways for a White House gala on April 2 honoring Nixon Agnew and new senators. Braniff, with LBJ ties, faces a CAB award rescinded by January review. Proceeds aim for a $3 million haul split among party committees.
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