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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1964
Page
4
A column critiques Congress amid a presidential year, arguing the seniority system stifles reform. It contends lawmakers avoid action to please voters, with taxes civil rights and budgets bottled up in committees. Lyndon Johnson could push results, but the cycle of inaction may persist until public anger rises.
The passage lampoons TV by listing various questionable character types seen on screen and argues viewers should demand more normal, sane programming. It urges TV executives to stop pandering to oddball, sensational figures invading homes via the antenna.
Guest editorial argues water shortages will rise by 1980 as population grows. It cites projected demand of 600 billion gallons daily versus 515 billion supply, urging expanded pollution treatment and federal state local cooperation with billions in funding.
Editor notes former President Truman argues civil rights demand plain speaking and balanced rights. He warns against double standards and urges Congress to advance a comprehensive program, balancing personal liberties with public responsibilities and ending delays. The piece urges action over talk.
Barry Goldwater argues the Soviet defense budget, trimmed by over 4.5 percent, serves as propaganda to push appeasement in the West. He warns such shifts influence U.S. defense spending and notes Soviet emphasis on advanced weapons and space, chemical, and biological programs. He questions the true peace behind Soviet budgets.
Letter writer Virginia A. Clements of Scottsdale urges national unity and passage of the Civil Rights bill. She condemns bigotry and "Isms" and calls for unanimous support for constitutional promises, spiritual strength, and peaceful pursuit of justice.
The piece urges personal responsibility to reduce traffic accidents, noting declines in deaths but stressing a long road ahead. It calls on every reader to reflect on preventing crashes and to adopt a collective, individual effort for safer streets and highways in the coming year.
Charles O Finley pledges to Louisville as the Kansas City Athletics sign on for 1964 and 1965 seasons. He hopes Kentucky fans will demonstrate support to keep the team in Louisville. Barry Goldwater launches presidential bid criticizing Johnson as not conservative enough and claims a conservative mood in America.
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