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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1968
Page
2
Governor Jack Williams urges the Legislature to revamp state government for efficiency, create a central auditing system, and pursue long range planning for natural resources. He calls for welfare reform, job training in non urban areas, prison and juvenile offender improvements, and stronger enabling laws for cities.
A reader laments Congress raising mail costs and the January 7 price change. Scottsdale and Phoenix offices lacked 6 cent stamps in sheets while rolls were unavailable, causing last minute buying and frustration. The note recalls a $20 purchase of five cent stamps before the rise and a radio announcer upset about Roosevelt imagery on the stamps.
A column recalls Gaston Baquero the Cuban exile editor who warned of Castro and Guevara as Communists and predicted Soviet bases in Cuba. It notes his ties to Spain, Portugal and several Latin countries, plus UK records on abdication documents and Kennedy biographies.
The Chamber of Commerce organized a collection of food clothing and blankets for storm victims. Boxes were distributed to Mexicans and Indians at the Chamber and Mrs Heinze helped Indians after the holidays. Four truck loads including beds were sent to the American Red Cross and Gallup New Mexico for Navajo Reservation air distribution. Packing done by Boys Club and Boy Scouts aided by recipients. The effort credited to Progress newspaper for informing the public and boosting participation.
A reader informs Ralph McGill that Humphrey was mayor of Minneapolis in 1948 and did not become a U S senator until November 1948, correcting an editorial claim in McGill’s January 2 column. The note notes no major impact on McGill’s political interpretation.
In a tense Republican scene Nixon nears nomination in early primaries while moderates push Rockefeller to enter Oregon May primary. Romney’s fate and Wisconsin outcome could force Rockefeller to stay out or risk undermining conservative support. Monte Montgomery weighs staying non candidate until convention in Miami Beach.
President Johnson hints at appealing to patriotism to stay home this summer and families are urged to save by traveling Europe on five dollars per day. A spoof travel guide boasts routes like the Canadian Escape Corridor and a cross Atlantic hop via Mongolian Airways. The piece satirically urges caution with Treasury agents, urges phrase practice in foreign tongues, and ends by praising the Berlin Wall and those denied travel by totalitarian regimes.
Jerry McElfresh is Managing Editor and W. Be Doc Wright is Assistant Publisher. The Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings September May and Monday through Friday June August by Scottsdale Publishing Company. Address 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. Volume Vil No 263. January 10 1968. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. The Progress does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Agizone January 10 1968. This newspaper is a member of Newspapers Association for Greater Public.
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