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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues that 18 year-olds are ready for voting rights, noting that many laws set 18 as adulthood for marriage, driving, and military service. It questions arguments about immaturity and asserts 18 to 21 year-olds are capable, responsible citizens who should vote.
The piece notes a lush winter in Arizona led to an abundance of vegetation and a higher fire hazard this summer. It urges readers to closely extinguish campfires and cigarettes, keep tires small, and avoid windy conditions to protect forests for future generations.
Bob Considine surveys the chaotic Democratic contest with McCarthy Kennedy and Humphrey dueling for influence. He notes Kennedy and McCarthy split many primaries, Humphrey appears positioned to win on the first ballot, and the party faces splits over Vietnam and civil rights as Nixon and Wallace loom.
In a reader letter, Mrs. Jack J. Evans supports dismissing Charles Belser for leaving an essential job to politics, arguing a man with a wife and five children must provide and that a major company should uphold discipline for the sake of many loyal employees. She cites the Arizona Democratic Forum as her affiliation and commends management for protecting staff.
A reader condemns vicious personal attacks on Mr Belser as bigoted and outlines the impact on his job. The letter argues for defending free speech and supports Belser in his fight. A 14 year old visitor asks Scottsdale to create a Human Relations Council to promote community harmony.
Roscoe Drummond notes U S Soviet disarmament negotiations appear serious after a long back and forth. He credits LBJ and McNamara for pressing Moscow to discuss arms cuts and argues Gromyko's acceptance signals a watershed moment.
A brisk critique of America's social elite as chronicled in The Right People. It highlights Auchincloss Ford families Grosse Pointe Palm Beach prep schools Junior League critiques and the glitter of money and status across New York Philadelphia Boston San Francisco and resort towns.
Ralph McGill discusses how Jefferson was influenced by Locke in crafting the Declaration of Independence. He notes the document’s aim to describe past experience and future hope, grounded in natural rights and equality before the Creator. McGill says social protests reflect progress toward the Declaration’s aims of a stronger, better America.
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