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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1969
Page
2
The editorial argues ADA funding shortfalls hit Scottsdale School District by at least 124000 due to flu lowering attendance. It notes tight budgets force mid year cuts and calls for exploring alternative state aid methods, proposing a monthly maximum average as a potential improvement.
The Scottsdale Boys Band of 74 performers under conductor Robert Marsch seeks community support to fly the group to Washington for the inaugural parade. Expenses amount to 25000 dollars for travel housing and equipment. Checks payable to Scottsdale Boys Band Inc sent to Box 464 Scottsdale 85252.
Washington reports a secret two hour meeting in a downtown hotel room between former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and future secretary Melvin Laird. They discussed Vietnam policy and future challenges as Laird questioned costs and McNamara offered perspectives. The dialogue aimed to smooth decades of partisan tension while acknowledging mutual professional respect.
The writer argues current K 8 structures in Scottsdale may hinder future education and cites national shifts away from 4 year high schools and 8 year elementary setups. They urge advisory committees to weigh financial and educational efficiency and push for measures to keep local schools competitive with better districts.
The Stuntman’s Association of Hollywood complains about reduced TV violence requests, noting a forty percent drop in stunt work last year. They argue steady work prevents rust and keeps timing sharp when rounds fly.
In Cam Ranh Bay a veteran observer recalls the transforming energy of American effort and compares Cam Ranh’s potential to many great projects. He notes the base’s role in logistics and airlift for Vietnam, the uncertain fate of the port, and the broader question of how the treasures built there will be used or relinquished in Saigon. He reflects on past runways in Chengtu and the long-term implications for regional power and diplomacy.
The piece recalls historic inaugural balls at the Old Pension Building linked to Cleveland and Harrison, noting political shifts and reform era tensions. It frames 19th century campaign corruption, party splits, and the rise of populist discontent as a mirror to 1969 concerns.
A collage of quotes extols patience from Shakespeare Lowell Rousseau and a Chinese proverb. It links endurance to growth and moral strength and cites phrases about time temperance and perseverance.
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