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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1967
Page
4
Progress editorial argues against the Liberty Amendment to abolish the federal income tax. It criticizes the plan as seeking to erase main federal funding without a viable state alternative. The piece urges strengthening state governments while preserving a strong federal system.
Ralph McGill reflects on the torment of public life and the mutual dependence of President Lyndon Johnson and Senator Robert Kennedy. He notes civil rights battles, party dynamics, and the resilience needed in a republic, while emphasizing the unlikely break between the two Democrats and the enduring influence of their era.
The article laments Adam Clayton Powell's downfall after losing committee chair and possible seating, praising his potential as a leader yet condemning his overreaching ambition. It compares his rise and fall to Browning's Patriot, noting the dangers of ego in public service.
Ambassador Consuline Green and his wife Lispenard endure constant threats and violent mobs in Jakarta. They describe near-constant danger, with mobs, fires, and a fortified embassy residence guarded by Marines and barbed wire. The Greens recount nights of fear and dramatic close calls while US garrisons and Indonesian officers try to shield them.
A Phoenix reader recounts a tragedy where a dying infant could not be admitted to two hospitals due to bed shortages and upfront fees. The child died in a doctor's arms after four hours of delays, prompting questions about equal care and societal sympathy across classes.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress invites readers to submit letters about Arizona local issues. Winning letter earns $4 monthly with rules under 400 words, no libel or name calling, and must relate to Maricopa County schools or community affairs. Judges are impartial and final.
A satirical piece mocks a proposed Ninth Crusade led by Hoppe. It envisions banners and a broad alliance from gunita to Hell's Angels to save Christendom, jokes about choosing Cuba as a staging ground, and weighs options like Vietnam Albania and Cuba for a fictional campaign.
The Scottsdale Progress published by the Scottsdale Publishing Company lists W B Doc Wright as assistant publisher. It nation’s edition information shows offices at 802 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252 and a contact number 947-7544. The paper appears on page 4 Vol VI No 278 dated January 12 1987.
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