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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1969
Page
2
The editorial lays out Navy hearings into the USS Pueblo incident. It questions why Pueblo wasn’t scuttled, whether Captain Bucher should have surrendered, and if proper repel boarders tech and de destruct measures were available. It argues superiors may bear fault for sending the ship into danger and notes torture of the crew.
The article lauds Czechoslovakia's movement for freedom as workers and youth resist Soviet dominance. It notes the bravery of students and workers against tanks and reformist leaders, insisting on free speech free press and fair trials and showing willingness to die for liberty.
Sen Edward Kennedy hosted a December 19 dinner in McLean Virginia with 37 male guests, most top labor union officers who opposed Robert Kennedy. The event aimed to liquidate the campaign deficit and show labor support for Ted Kennedy’s 1972 bid while mending past rifts over Robert Kennedy’s labor investigations.
The piece notes RMN as the new initials for Richard Nixon and discusses the need for a recognizable shorthand. It then covers Paris truce talks with the Viet Cong pressing for a voice in Saigon governance and warns about postwar coalitions with guarded Viet Cong involvement.
A reader critiques the new Scottsdale Civic Center library designed by Bennie Gonzales. They praise the architecture but lament outdated checkout procedures and lack of basic writing tools. The author also questions address verifications and patron convenience after a decade of use.
A reader argues that external sliding doors are vulnerable to burglary since many Scottsdale homes install doors on the outside track. The writer notes three locks fail unless doors are installed with the sliding door in the inside track and urges citywide builder requirements.
Washington lawmakers demand cancellation of a 3.8 million Pride, Inc. contract from the prior Labor Department amid allegations of graft, payroll padding, and mismanagement. GAO findings show weak controls, with calls for further probes by Senate, FBI, and congressional committees.
Ralph McGill profiles Liz Carpenter, longtime press secretary to Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, praising her wit and reporting skill. He recalls her White House years, her candid views on the press, and memories from the Johnson era including her dramatic farewell remarks and anecdotes about the President and staff.
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