Britain’s Imperial Shine Fades As World War Costs Weigh In
A reflective essay recalls Camelot’s glow and Britain’s once vast empire. It laments postwar decline, noting shared democratic origins, scientific advances, and cultural legacies while urging America to remember the debt to a resilient British people.
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Johnson and Business Back A Plan to Fight Poverty
President Johnson argues the federal government must be the last resort employer for the hard core unemployed while private industry must train and create jobs. Business leaders like Gerald L. Phillippe and Arjay Miller of Ford urge private sector leadership to address urban poverty and support government job training with new subsidies and wage adjustments.
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Johnson's Wife Respected Amid Public Figure Dispute
Report cites Mrs Lyndon Johnson honored due to her office while singer Martha Kitt faces criticism for directing remarks at the White House lunch. Kitt challenged war effort and policies, claiming neglect of Negro and domestic issues.
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Romney aims to sustain credibility in New Hampshire primary
In Concord New Hampshire Romney seeks to reestablish credibility as a serious candidate for the Republican nomination. A hostile audience moment over Vietnam shows Romney stabilizing his stance and winning applause as he pitches a promise to straighten out national issues.
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Scottsdale School Board elects officers for 1958 term
Philip Von Ammon was elected president of the Scottsdale School Board and Sally Stieg was named secretary at the organizational meeting for 1958 Reese Verner newly elected member took office. Other members include Paul Feltman and Lester Mowry. John Slocum a Scottsdale real estate man spoke at the Scottsdale Methodist Church Men's Club on future city land and school expansion.
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Lester Mowry
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Khrushchev’s Fallout: A Soviet Leader Retold
A fragmented critique of a Soviet documentary on Khrushchev and Stalin, noting omissions of mass murder details and the 1956 meeting. The piece contrasts Britannica’s measured history with Khrushchev’s harsher rhetoric, and discusses purges, collectivization, and shifts in power.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress Receives Community Awards
Letters from local officials praise The Progress for its award wins and community coverage. Marion Donaldson of Maricopa County Junior College District and a Post Office Department representative commend the newspaper for bright food and fashion pages and strong local reporting.
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Marion G. Donaldson
Maricopa County Junior- College
Appreciation Note to Your Newspaper and Leaders
A letter of thanks praises the newspaper for prompt up to date world and local news and supportive reporting. The writer thanks Jack Karie and acknowledges impact of articles on their Latin S organization plus mentions Sen Dave Kret Councilman Bob Jones and council candidate Jay Gaskins.
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Women Featured in War Effort Sparks Male Criticism
A column reflects on gender bias as letters urge attacks on presidential wives. The piece notes repeated male pressure across administrations to target women in public life while praising female service in wartime and criticizing male reporters for avoiding tough questions.
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