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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1968
Page
2
Editorial warns General De Gaulfinger seeks to make France dominant and control world gold, risking the dollar. It urges Americans to buy American and tour the U S to curb gold outflow, arguing patriotism will pressure France to halt the scheme.
After heavy rains Paradise Valley streets remain full of potholes. Frequent temperature shifts crack pavement and worsen holes. Phoenix and Scottsdale patched most by New Year, but Paradise Valley is slow. The town needs a bigger budget to keep streets in better repair and reduce traffic hazards.
Wartime diplomacy and Cold War intrigue frame a look at Kim Philbys manuscript, MI six liaison roles, and Soviet access to Britons. The piece notes Philbys offer to withdraw the book if two Soviet spies are freed, while British publishers balk and Brown accuses Thomson of aiding Russians. The KGB may already know the book contents, keeping espionage winds steady.
A reader argues that regulation cannot prevent murders by criminals and roils at gun law debates. The letter cites Spitfire and cartridge capacity as examples and asserts laws don’t deter violent acts by psychopaths and rioters.
A meandering history of the calendar traces Julius Caesar to Pope Gregory XIII and the 1582 reform. It notes Muller's assassination, the 1752 shift to September 14, riots over lost days, and the idea of a third month named Sol. The piece blends astronomy lore with playful footnotes on timekeeping.
President Johnson's move to seek informal talks between South Vietnam's Thieu government and the NLF signals heavy U.S. pressure for a political path out of the war. Inside Washington, officials are split over how far to push, with some backing negotiation to split the Viet Cong while others demand military victory.
In a seasonal exchange Jules Tike presents Elbie and Birdie Bird with a humorous draft of New Year resolutions. Elbie chides his desire for self improvement while proposing others should act, and Birdie Bird applauds the list as a heartwarming plan for friends. He signs off with a sly pledge to be less generous next year.
A National level clipping presents a partial unreadable line about a Fat Ibn Nate event, with no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes readable from the fragment.
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