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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1970
Page
2
Editorial calls for concrete steps to reduce fatalities by enforcing comprehensive road tests every three years, mandating psychological checks for repeat violators, resuming state vehicle inspections, and tightening speed limit enforcement through police and court cooperation. The piece argues inaction is unacceptable given Arizona's high death rate.
The piece recalls Nixon naming Texas the top college football team amid controversy. Critics urge waiting until after bowl games, noting upsets in bowls and suggesting a coaches and writers playoff to determine a four team ranking without public debate over a single champion.
A Dec 2 letter signed by 37 Greek parliament members was blocked from delivery to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Roswell McClelland. A clandestine courier later delivered it to Sen. Fulbright in Washington. The piece portrays Greek junta policy as propped by US support and warns of deteriorating Greek-US ties if policy continues.
A reader criticizes Evans and Novak for urging youth to refrain from voting while supporting the war. The letter argues politics is cruel and calls for alternatives on the ballot to oppose war supporters like Rooney and Philbin, referencing Stevenson, Daley, Lowenstein, and McCarthy as context. It concludes with cautious optimism about a potential protest vote.
The Columbus Dispatch editorial argues that selling tax return data violates citizen privacy. It warns that breaking down income by Zip Code for direct mail would enable targeted marketing and flood individuals with junk mail, eroding personal identification rights.
Rep. Sam Steiger of Arizona clashed with Rep. H R Gross of Iowa on a bill to create a Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish Speaking People. The measure passed despite Gross opposition. Henry Gonzalez of Texas argued the plan offers token help and lacks substance. Rhodes, Udall and Rumsfeld figures are noted in the wrap-up.
The letter describes Vietnam war coffins arriving in the U.S. with belongings, the sorting at bases like Travis, and the emotional impact on families. It highlights Mrs. Serge Cincotta of San Rafael and her Marine son Tom Cincotta, killed in action while saving comrades, awarded the Silver Star. The mother links faith, sacrifice, and love of country to the fallen service members.
Scottsdale Daily Progress announces publication schedule and editorial team. It lists contact info, postal address in Scottsdale Arizona and subscription rates for carrier, motor route, and mail including renewal prices. The issue date is January 7, 1970.
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