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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1964
Page
4
Dan Byrne and staff publish a pledge promising factual reporting with labeled editorial comment. Subscription rates list six evenings weekly with Arizona and out of state pricing and motor route charges. Circulation manager William Mason oversees distribution.
The piece argues Senator Margaret Chase Smith could be a presidential or vice presidential nominee. It notes her appeal versus rivals, the role of women in tickets, and potential effects on party unity and mudslinging, while mentioning Jackie Kennedy as a possible Democratic counter if Smith wins a vice presidential slot.
An old time golf ideal fades as modern tech and laziness rise. Golfers ride in carts instead of walking, argues at a heart specialists conference that the sport no longer provides enough exercise for healthy players. Walking remains essential for older or injured players, yet trends push mobility over movement.
In New Jersey and other states the Democratic party maps out a tough path for Johnson. Senator Harrison Williams fights a strong Republican line linking him to Bobby Baker, but Hughes and Thorne Lord backed Williams for a second term. California Ohio New York and Pennsylvania also show strong Republican challenges. New Hampshire reveals deep GOP indecision as Goldwater Rockefeller split and write-in options loom, with undecided voters and potential third candidates shaping the primary.
Marquis Childs argues the Viet Nam war is not being won despite large U S costs. He cites Gen Harkins and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. as central figures and notes rising antiwar sentiment and De Gaulle’s Far East moves. A joint U S Viet Nam survey says changes are urgent and hamlet programs fail. Neutralization risks Communist gains.
The article praises Rowan as a capable journalist and diplomat, noting his likely readiness to assume Murrow’s past role at the U S Information Agency. It highlights his integrity, long career, and successful tenure as ambassador to Finland, while approving his stance on government discretion in sensitive negotiations.
William C. Payette of UPI recalls how reporters and editors pressed on during the Kennedy assassination coverage. He says the sense of doing the right thing at the right time existed at the moment of the shooting, with the full enormity of the tragedy dawning days later.
Mrs. E H Taylor of Scottsdale proposes a ten foot fence around Joe Smalley's property to force his withdrawal from town. She criticizes Eastside annexation lawsuits and urges using taxpayer funds to end the dispute.
Bob Considine details President Johnson writing condolence notes to Caroline Kennedy and Little John as Jacqueline Kennedy sends her letter, while florists report a booming $100 million air cargo business via Interflora. The piece mixes tributes, diplomacy, and a playful aside on floral diplomacy.
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