Progress Editorial: Defending Salisbury as War Reporter
The editorial defends New York Times correspondent Harrison Salisbury for reporting from North Vietnam and challenging official war narratives. It argues his coverage exposed civilian bombings, praises his courage, and criticizes Pentagon and colleagues for attacking him as uncritical. It asserts his work informed the American public despite political pressure.
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Lyndon Johnson calls for curb on bugging and wire taps
President Johnson denounces wire tapping and snooping by individuals, businesses, and government. He urges Congress to pass strict privacy laws limiting electronic eavesdropping, emphasizing national security exceptions only. The stance marks a firm administrative push against pervasive listening practices.
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Democratic Leaders Plot Against Javits in 1968 Bid
A confidential New York Democratic memorandum urges tactics to impeach Senator Javits as a liberal fraud and to back a Kennedy-molded challenger in a 1968 at large race. The plan targets Javits as a Republican vote getter amid a national anti Javits campaign.
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John Burns
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National Review
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William Buckley Jr
New York Senate
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Charles Percy
Theodore Sorensen
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Arts conference unites Arizona practitioners across disciplines
Arizona arts leaders report the conference achieved unity across architecture, dance, music, theater, visual arts and humanities. Recommendations for state programs were produced and will be studied, aiming to expand arts access for both creators and audiences in Arizona.
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Arizona Commission On the Arts and Humanities
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Citizens debate advisory council diversity for Scottsdale schools
A letter argues that professional diversity should not determine school board advisory membership. The writer favors selecting members by interest, objectivity, knowledge, and fairness, praising local residents Ken Murray, Herb Caywood, Marie Levang, and Pat Boettcher for their qualifications.
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Marie Levang
Motorola
Hohokam
PPA
Ken Murray
Herb Caywood
Letters to the editor urge word limits for online posts
Readers propose a 400 word cap for web letters and ask that lottery notices include time and address, though address details may be withheld upon request. The exchange highlights concerns about length and privacy in community commentary.
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Boottsdale Daily Progress
Hoover report warns of communist use of race and rights
The 1966 FBI summary argues American Communists used race and housing issues to gain support on campuses and among Negro communities during the 1930s and 1940s. It insists genuine civil rights progress should not invite Communist manipulation, urging adherence to Bill of Rights and equal citizenship.
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J. Edgar Troover
U.S. Communist Party
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Hoover
Europe
Communist Party
Congress
Our Man Hoppe Miami Crusade Casts for Cuban Refugee Lords
An advance man jokes about recruiting Cuban refugees in Miami for a mock Ninth Crusade to retake Cuba. He discusses various refugee groups and leaders, from JURE to PRE to the Christian Democrats, mocking their aims and failures.
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Manuel Artime
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London
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Guatemala
Wright Assists Arizona Newspaper Group as Association Member
W B Doc Wright assistant publisher joins the Arizona Newspapers Association roster, aiding the Greater Arizona Press Board and state journalism efforts.
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Doc" Wright
Tee Mormbey
Arizona Newspapers Association
Ha Fur Gruater Pecblig Borden
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