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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1970
Page
2
The piece looks back on ten significant years and peers into the new decade with urgency. It warns of genetic advances, population pressures, and growing weapons while urging massive resources to end tensions, curb war, and make urban life livable.
Washington notes Russia continues to modernize and expand its nuclear arsenal while SALT talks proceed. In Congress a $70 billion defense bill signaled a steady Soviet and U.S. strategic posture, with Moscow pressing on despite economic setbacks. Defense Secretary Laird warned of SS-9 deployments and ongoing multiple reentry vehicle testing amid China’s September nuclear tests.
The Thieu Ky regime in Saigon has closed two more Assembly allied papers, one linked to government deputies and another for alleged insults. The action, total 33 newspapers closed since May, aims to curb opposition but risks fueling resentment and aiding Viet Cong.
Justice Department signals possible statewide desegregation suits in Arkansas Mississippi South Carolina and Georgia style orders to cut state funds for districts not desegregating by May 1. If actions proceed, Deep South desegregation may shift to state superintendents and federal courts with HEW as bystander.
Book review of Compatible Divorce by Robert Veit Sherwin from Crown 1969. It praises the author’s courtroom insight and legal counsel while noting his verbose style and sharp observations about victims of divorce and the emotional legal fallout.
A reading list discussing divorce related titles by Roth Susann Du Maurier Davis St Johns Puzo Talese Wallace Gallagher and Sherwin. It reviews Compatibility with Divorce and The World of the Formerly Married noting legal terms and outcomes. The discussion cites the law’s hostility to divorce and the difficulty of ending a marriage.
A reader Huff writes about zoning disputes affecting the Ziers property and critiques council decisions. He endorses a master teacher plan over merit pay, questions tenure laws, and asks how the public can support new school ideas and the northern Scottsdale elementary project.
In a year ending 1969 the school district thanks the press for fair coverage of board meetings and activities. Superintendent E G Burnerant extends gratitude to Sir and staff for excellent reporting and assistance.
Bob Considine reflects on 1969 as a year of stark contradictions. He notes moon landing progress alongside heroin tragedies, rising crime, and political turmoil. He recalls Hoovers warnings, Nixon’s actions, Chappaquiddick, Jets win and fade, and France arming Libya as the year of memorable extremes.
The notice lists newspaper subscription rates: 30e weekly and 1.30 monthly within Arizona, and 1.60 monthly or 15.60 yearly for out of state. Rates extend to Mall delivery and motor route options with annual totals specified.
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