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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
2
Progress editorial praises the Scottsdale Civic Center plan as a major achievement though it criticizes the lack of a clear long term display plan for art and crafts. It urges a return to Scottsdale’s arts and crafts roots to guide the next twenty years.
Albert E. Jenner, a former Loyalty Review Board member and Bar Association president, attacked the House UnAmerican Activities Committee after Chicago hearings. Jenner argued for constitutional protections as Stamler fights to resist cross examination and the committee’s reach, framing a broader conflict over lawmakers probing personal matters versus individual rights.
Washington columnist Marquis Childs weighs doubts about U S foreign aid in Latin America. He notes calls for a shift to participation and joint programs with strict criteria, amid criticism and congressional scrutiny. He cites a year’s totals of 1.064 billion dollars in loans and grants, with 828 million in loans and 235 million in grants.
The article details aid distribution by country led by Brazil with 234.9 million and Uruguay at about one million, Haiti receiving 142 million. It discusses William Rogers as deputy coordinator of the Alliance for Progress, reforms in tax and land policies, and cautions against imposing American standards while noting training programs. It notes budget similarities and weaknesses in targeting aid across nations.
The one quart per tourist duty free limit travels via Congress with Bourbon industry lobbying and White House ties. Sen George Smathers and Treasury faced friction while Treasury ignored overseas purchase fears. Leroy Collins rises in Commerce, race conciliation shifts draw Florida politics into the 1968 scene.
Marquuts Childs, columnist on national and international affairs for the Scottsdale Daily Progress, departs Washington for a six week tour of South America. He will visit Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil to assess trouble spots and report on affairs. He will also cover and report from the Conference of American Foreign Ministers in Rio de Janeiro.
A public safety note argues seat belts save lives and that wearing them is not too much trouble. It cites two million annual deaths and injuries and notes many thefts occur with ignition keys in place. It urges individuals to act to stay alive in 65.
Ralph McGill argues South Vietnam struggles to rally behind any government due to a history of French created elites in Saigon who spoke European culture and governed from a distant center. He says the Buddhist movement and army officers drive a social revolution that must be contained before any regime gains unity, with nationalism driving desire to end foreign influence.
Urban dwellers seek fresh air and trails but hiking carries risk. Start easy with steady pace, rest often, and avoid overexertion. Beware snakes and poison ivy, watch loose rocks, and don’t hike beyond your capability. Consult experienced outdoorsmen before novices hit the path. Take a hike but be careful.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published every afternoon and Sunday by the Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices listed at Ball Park TH 4.4. The editor is Dan Byrne with managing editor Frank Stewart and director entries for the publication dated July 8, 1965.
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