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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1969
Page
2
Editorial views on Richard Nixon becoming president describe the day’s events from the parade to the oath and inaugural balls. The piece portrays Nixon as a modern American dream figure, beginning with euphoria and noting the immense public responsibility ahead for the new leader.
Admiral Hyman Rickover tells a congressional subcommittee that waste and favoritism plague military buying. He cites an $8 per unit contract vs $6 for private buyers and urges Congress and the Nixon era to prioritize reform to save billions and curb excess profits.
Ralph McGill reflects on the immense, unrelenting pressures facing President Richard M. Nixon. The piece contrasts historic presidencies with modern demands from Congress, governors, and global intelligence, noting the tight limits on presidential power and the need to persuade rather than command Congress.
Scottsdale residents debate a Hallcraft Homes bid to rezone land south of McDonald Drive and west of Granite Reef Road from RI17 to R-4 townhouses. Critics warn of higher student loads and crowded schools while urging consideration of developer costs for utilities and new schools.
GOP members of the House Education and Labor Committee urge full consultation with President Nixon's welfare task force. Rep Ayres and allies accuse Nathan of Brookings of excluding House members from the panel and insist on ongoing liaison to shape antipoverty policy.
A reader questions the school district’s use of citizen committees noting few new ideas emerged and urging exploration of alternatives to balance state aid with modern needs. The letter argues for more effective staff and facility use and questions yesterday’s design versus tomorrow’s schools.
A visitor from Scottsdale laments traffic on current routes and urges construction of an additional north south road besides Scottsdale Road to ease jams similar to Chicago, hoping for relief soon.
Lyle A. Fajen argues for a year around school to keep tax levels down and reduce crowding, claiming it would align with space age technology and industry needs while giving option to schedule quarters. He warns of potential overcrowding if not managed and questions the real benefits for students and teachers.
Washington reports a deadlock in negotiating the 10 percent surtax renewal as Johnson pressed to extend the tax to curb inflation and avoid a large deficit while Nixon aides resisted. The dispute centered on economic realities versus political considerations amid transition talks.
New York report on the Viet Cong raids signals an imminent reappraisal of US efforts to enlist the Thieu Ky government in political cooperation with the National Liberation Front. Washington debates a softer stance while Saigon faces pressure from both sides.
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