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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1967
Page
4
Editorial argues President Johnson must restore Great Society gains as Vietnam escalation, inflation, and looming budget cuts threaten domestic programs. It warns the 1968 outlook hinges on peace in Vietnam, curbing inflation, and reviving housing and education efforts.
Scottsdale marks the official dedication of its new post office presided by Postmaster O. C. Wilson with local leaders and dignitaries. The building handled Christmas mail efficiently, though some question the building’s appearance amid architectural expectations.
Bob Considine reflects on Israel facing tourism declines and shrinking reparations from West Germany while unemployment rises. He notes optimism amid peace hopes, oil prospects, and a resilient Jerusalem led by Theo dore Kollek, with cross community outreach and plans to rebuild and expand roads near the dividing line.
Evans Novak reports President Johnson fails to reassure Democratic Governors on national committee leadership. Governors accuse the DNC of weak staff and power, noting Bailey's lack of authority and Watson's influence. Pat Brown recalls late election calls and Johnson never phoned.
The letter urges opening Brown Ave from Camelback to Thomas to support the East Main Street Improvement District and Civic Center plan. It argues access is essential for downtown vitality, notes past paving and alignment efforts, and requests city council support despite potential property costs. It calls for a town discussion and unity among merchants and property owners.
The piece traces Barry Goldwater’s split public persona from 1966 to 1984 as he faces clashes with Dixie segregationists like Lester Maddox and Romney’s cautions. It notes his 1964 South support, Romney’s failed outreach, and Goldwater’s call for unity in a large tent GOP while questioning the meaning of terms like liberal and conservative.
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Scottsdale Post Office reports 4.364 million pieces of mail during the Christmas rush. Postmaster D. C. Wilson praises patron cooperation and notes a 7.5 percent volume rise with new facility and equipment enabling smooth operations and no backlog.
Report from Albany Knickerbocker News notes a bout where OrieAdv battles on the 60th Street side of Madison Square Garden ring as fighters part. In St Louis a man died after an ambulance struck him while en route to hospital. police confirm exchange and traffic details.
The Scottsdale Progress notes the death of W B Doc Wright, longtime assistant publisher, in a terse obituary placed under Vol VI No 270 dated January 3 1967. The notice confirms Wrights role and marks his passing within the paper community.
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