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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1968
Page
2
Hanoi signals willingness to negotiate if bombing stops and US pressures ease. The piece argues halting bombing could push Hanoi to the table, avoid escalation toward China, and help end a costly war shaping Johnson's presidency. It notes prior doubts about feelers and the potential domestic costs of continued fighting.
Last month heavy snow caused widespread hardship for Indians and migrant workers as homes and property were destroyed. The Progress and the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce launched an emergency aid drive, with food clothing blankets and two beds donated. More than five truckloads of goods were distributed by the Chamber Progress Boy Scouts churches and local volunteers, whose efforts were greatly appreciated by those aided.
Washington weighs Hanoi's shift toward negotiations and sets two conditions for talks: halt bombing and begin a reciprocal two sided truce. Secretary Rusk warns against halting U S efforts while North Vietnam continues fighting. Public opinion in Washington is divided on Hanoi's sincerity.
Paradise Valley Town Manager Henry D. Penfield defends road work after editorial claims of holes. He notes four man crew patching during and after heavy rains and asserts no holes on main arterials. He cites repaving over 27 miles and spending over half the annual budget on streets.
Columnist Bob Considine argues a proposed law limiting travel by Congress members would provoke a fierce backlash. He mocks punitive limits on trips to Vietnam and other nations, noting how lawmakers and aides would still travel at public expense and how the measure could harm public image and diplomacy.
The piece argues that history shows interlinked world affairs and future security in the Indian Ocean hinges on how Britain exits its bases. It notes Russia and China but highlights Washington Australia and New Zealand sharing security duties and potential bases on Aden and Indian Ocean islands. It mentions Soviet interest in naval bases near India and the broader strategic vacuum.
A humorous historical tale challenges students to identify the lesson not learned from U S involvement in Texas and Mexico in 1835. The narrator recounts how American aid to the National Liberation Front helped Texas win and join the Union as the 28th state.
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