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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1970
Page
2
The Scottsdale planning commission faces criticism for poor public relations as residents protest a 360 apartment rezoning on a 14 acre parcel at 64th and Thomas. They argue the density harms property values schools and traffic with next hearing set for March 10.
The Nixon administration plans airline style prepackaged hot meals for disadvantaged students lacking kitchen facilities. Dr. Jean Mayer says 6.6 million children would benefit, with costs rising from 105 to 350 million dollars.
Washington reports Russia launches increasing numbers of camera equipped satellites to watch U S airfields naval bases and missile sites. 1969 sees longer lasting models and a shift to Plesetsk for launches as U S authorities note growing Soviet spying capability and tests of FOBS and satellite killers.
A fictional Goodwill Goodwyn renounces comforts to save the air water and soil. He limits consumption to reduce harm but discovers he must stop breathing to avoid further damage. The moral warns against minimal harm versus maximal good, ending with a mix of unrelated notices.
Bruce Henderson reports on a conversation about media bias and the idea of letting the public color news with personal adjectives. The sample release imagines a moratorium demonstration shaping public opinion and sparking debate among supporters of Nixon and critics alike. The piece centers on the tension between perceived mass opinion and press neutrality.
A humorous travel sketch likens roughing it in Tucson to staying at the Saddle and Surrey ranch. The piece humorously laments no television or phone, lists quirky comforts, and mentions blue pools, outdoor grills, and cactus. It notes conversations about politics, sports, and stock quotes with a playful, nostalgic tone.
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