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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues Nixon may veto a health education and welfare bill, while Democrats claim leverage to block or overturn it. It weighs fiscal conservatism against deficit spending and notes military costs dominate the budget. It predicts a compromise this year and tougher revenue choices next year.
Washington reports the new session of the 91st Congress opens with expected harmony as leaders Mansfield Kennedy and Scott remain in place. McCormack faces no open opposition but internal liberal dissent suggests a tougher race in 92nd Congress, with Wilbur Mills seen as a leading but polarizing potential speaker.
Phoenix Mayor John Driggs ends much of the councils secrecy by promising public access at work sessions and limiting private meetings to necessary personnel items. The move aims to build public confidence in his administration.
Nixon shifted from Mayo Kennedy tax plan to Burns Romney pressure prompting deeper spending cuts. Burns moves toward Fed chair role promising monetary easing after budget balance, while Romney warns against gimmicks and housing slump risks.
Washington awaits the return of Vice President Spiro Agnew from Asia and Nepal with celebrated diplomacy. Officials hail his Katmandu visit and Kuala Lumpur golf claim while questions surface about Nixon’s absence and Agnew’s potential 1972 moves.
A death pact among four University of Chicago graduates drives the plot in In a Wild Sanctuary. The reviewer praises the novel for psychological depth and sharp social critique, noting its suspenseful, penetrating style and comparisons to contemporary works while highlighting distinct male figures and tensions.
Bob Hope and the USO troupe faced travel snags as India blocked refueling. The crew found a welcome at RAF Sharjah with a two hour party. Neil Armstrong electrified troops in Bangkok after a moonwalk mishap. In Utapao he spoke of peace as dozens of B 52s loomed nearby. The Bangkok palace visit closed the tour with royal entertainment and Les Brown.
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