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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1967
Page
4
The piece praises Charter Government for honesty and efficiency but criticizes a lack of long term vision. It cites downtown centered convention plans and a weak sign ordinance as imperfect compromises. LEAP program failures and insufficient imaginative action are noted as missed opportunities for Phoenix’s future.
Phoenix discusses a transportation system to handle future traffic, acknowledging delays compared with other metros. City leaders urge visionary, fearless planning under Charter Government to fulfill the county hub role and improve honesty and efficiency.
An Arizona electrical professor warns of ultra intelligent machines in two decades able to see hear feel taste read write speak climb swim fly and even reproduce and attack. He notes a risk of pointless toy systems unless useful tasks are found for these mechanical wizards.
Evans Novak reports Lyndon B Johnson faces deep Texas trouble as liberal and conservative wings shift, with Waggoner Carr’s defeat fueling doubts he can win Texas in 1968. Carr’s loss dampens Johnson’s image among business leaders while liberal governors and Yarborough complicate a possible Spears bid, raising fears of a Kennedy-backed challenge.
A Vietnam war correspondent refuses to cover the first American units ordered into the Mekong Delta, citing fear of Viet Cong strength in the region long controlled for two decades. He vows to cover elsewhere, though editors press ahead with the invasion plan.
CCHS Bill Bratt named general chairman of the Scottsdale Jaycees Parade del Sol to run March 1 2 and 3 succeeding Gene Carr who resigned Banks with branches In Scottsdale announce annual savings rate of 24 percent beginning Jan 1 Scottsdale Players announce Old Acquaintance Party Jan 5 at the American Legion Hall with Charlotte Francis as chair and Audrey Graham in charge Red Barber to headline a 17 day USO swing to Vietnam wearing dual roles as sports journalist and reader Jay
The Scottsdale Jaycees and local leaders collected $220,198 from Christmas newspaper sales for the Blind Children's Foundation. Funds will buy tape recorders or large typewriters, aiding a program supported by only 40 percent of the Community Fund budget.
The Foundation for Blind Children expresses gratitude for the Scottsdale Daily Progress sale proceeds on December 22. Executive Director Patricia Buchanan notes the donation of the papers and appreciates the Jaycees and supporters for this help to the foundation.
Roscoe Drummond condemns Mao Tse tung and the Red Guard for purges and coercive policy in China. He argues Mao’s 18 years of rule have isolated China from the Soviet Union, ruined industrial progress, deepened famine, and forced mass collectivization while coercing loyalty to his brand of communism.
Scottsdale Progress lists Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor and W B Doc Wright as Assistant Publisher with page designation on January 5 1967 in Vol VI No 272. The item identifies staff roles and the publication date.
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