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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1970
Page
2
An editorial urges deeper meaning of Independence Day beyond parades and fireworks. It highlights Jefferson and Franklin drafting the Declaration as a cornerstone of freedom and equality, notes the self evident truths and the need for public commitment to preserve democracy amid dissent and imperfect governance.
Citizen Wayne Farley, who died Thursday, moved to Scottsdale in 1962 after an engineering career in the Midwest. He stayed active in community programs including the STEP program, committed to facts, quality, and strong zoning to protect the future.
A patriotic letter celebrates July 4 as America’s birthday. It praises liberty, hopes a world of freedom, and offers a heart filled with thanks and a symbolic birthday cake with bright candles to symbolize independence.
CARETON-PHILLIPS JR. of Scottsdale denounces Socialist professor Morris Starsky and supports Senator Conlan and university funding. The letter argues that students lack background to evaluate socialist propaganda and claims Starsky and Floyd McCracken deserve obscurity.
The Napa California candidate Robert Hampel promises to deposit his salary in the bank and not touch it unless he saves the city at least that amount within a year. If he cannot, he will quit and return his salary to the treasury per the Boston Herald-Traveler.
Book review notes Eve Hanley’s A New Song as part of a quartet of stories. Describes a large musical family facing tragedy and growth with warmth and maturity. Also mentions Dr. Charlo by Virginia Weisel Johnson and Montana cedar country setting with a girl and her horse in danger.
A reader list highlights popular titles at the library including The French Lieutenant's Woman Portnoy's Complaint and Mary Queen of Scots. The note praises Sue Ellen by Judith Fisher Hunter illustrated by Bea Holmes as suitable for young readers and describes its themes of kindness and belonging.
A satirical dialogue frames a US mission in Cambodia. Captain Ace praises a victory as Private Drab questions the outcome and motives. The piece contrasts official triumph with uneasy frontier realities and hints at future congressional consent and Cambodian involvement.
Washington reports say Rep Patman blocked the federally guaranteed Penn Central loans despite White House efforts. Texas Rep Mahon pressured Pentagon involvement and other leaders were absent at a Volpe briefing. Pentagon loyalty to the plan waned as administration plans collapsed.
A large in Tokyo protests by about a million Japanese students and socialists oppose renewing Japan's defense pact with the United States. The piece notes U S forces in Japan, including 35,000 troops, the 5th Air Force, the 7th Fleet, nuclear deterrents, and Polaris subs, alongside lingering Soviet and Russian claims to northern territories. It reflects mixed views among Japanese businessmen and officials on retaining U S bases.
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