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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
2
Editorial lauds George McGovern's convention win, crediting a diverse and energetic bloc of women minorities youth and newcomers. It notes break from traditional power brokers, the clash of ideas, and the potential for a close presidential campaign ahead while urging Nixon not to underestimate the fresh Democratic momentum.
Los Angeles Sheriff Peter Pitchess urged outlawing handguns at a convention of peace officers, drawing outrage from the national gun lobby and support from the 1972 Los Angeles County Grand Jury. The jury endorsed urgent nationwide gun control to curb handgun deaths, urging Congress to act now.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak detail a heated Miami Beach scene as anti McGovern forces, including two Democratic governors, push for O'Brien's ouster as national chairman while McGovern allies orchestrate a campaign to secure votes and suppress California credentials. The piece traces tensions between McGovern supporters and party old guard, highlighting high stakes and volatile strategy.
Norman Longmate in London solicits American servicemen and civilians who served in England during World War II to share memories for a Hutchinsons book. Readers willing to help should send name and address to R Klein in Brooklyn, with full details mailed later. Publication planned for fall 1973.
I placed a free ad in the student section and secured two summer positions. I thank the newspaper for running it at no charge, praising its service to the community and wishing continued success to the publication. The note is signed by Steve Lyon of Paradise Valley.
A Scottsdale couple thanks Miller and Thomas Roads firemen for rapid, life saving action during a power outage in a June 21 flood. The letter praises the crew's concern and urges public recognition for their quick assistance to a respiratory patient in need.
Clifton Daniel reviews Richard Sackett's The White Generals, noting the Civil War is not a trench war but a patchwork of White and Red controlled areas. The paperback study reflects on generals and admirals shaping history, with references to healing and memory. The piece situates the work in June 1950 and critiques contemporary politics.
A library display ranks the ten most borrowed books led by Blatty's The Exorcist and Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee with Hailey Wheels Lash Eleanor and Franklin Wouk Winds of War Caldwell Captains and the Kings Kanin Tracy and Hepburn Martin Jennie II Farage Game of the Foxes and MacInnes Message from Malaga awaiting readers.
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