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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues against subsidies paying large farmers to not grow crops and to guarantee prices for others. It notes the big farm lobby is powerful and rejects elimination of payments. It suggests broadening the lease to include small farmers and mocks paying for surplus grass clippings.
A writer complains about grass failure and declares pulling the lawn to crab grass. He jokes about being paid for withdrawing from the grass bank. He notes orange trees yield one and six, while grapefruit tree is bare. He asks the Department of Agriculture where the check is.
The City of Scottsdale hires John A Jackson as the new youth counselor, aiming to coordinate local counseling with Magistrate Ed Boyle. Officials say one counselor cannot solve delinquency but a qualified, locally based program can help troubled kids become better citizens and benefit the community.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower endorses Richard Nixon for the Republican presidential nomination moving from neutrality to active support. The former president’s stance influences delegates and aides including David Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower and John Eisenhower while political leaders like Mark Hatfield and John Volpe join the Nixon bandwagon as momentum grows and the outcome seems assured.
Dora Contreras appeals to the Scottsdale City Council to address molestation fires and vandalism near McDowell Road and Van Buren Road. She urges clearing brush to deter predators and extending roadways to improve police access and deter crime around Yavapai Elementary and Ivy Parks activities.
Inez Robb argues marriage Franco American Style as France and the United States form a fraught alliance. He warns against gloating over France’s economic woes while noting de Gaulle’s as ssertive policies and Debre’s hopes for US aid. The piece portrays France as a dependent yet troublesome partner in a volatile financial romance.
excerpts cited by the Anti-Defamation League show A need for letters opposing gun restrictions. materials describe semi autos and .22 rifles as ready for resistance, urging armed preparations and civilian defense in streets and public buildings.
A general order directs all Black Panther Party members to acquire technical equipment to defend homes and dependents. Anyone possessing such gear and expelled from the party faces lifelong ban.
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