Editorial on McGovern pledge to end Indochina war and POW release
The piece questions Senator George McGovern's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. It notes his promise to withdraw all troops from Indochina within 90 days and, separately, to return all prisoners of war within 90 days. The editorial argues such timing could be seen as irresponsible and unverifiable and warns against exploiting service members families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
McGovern
Indochina
North Vietnam
Protecting Buyers in Flood Prone Land Rules
Community leader proposes that Scottsdale require real estate brokers to warn buyers when land lies in flood prone zones. Supporters say writing notices would protect vulnerable purchasers, suggesting statewide adoption to curb misled land deals.
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Herb Drinkwater
Scottsdale
McGovernites face tax reform plank clash at convention
The Democratic National Convention saw McGovern forces oppose a Harris tax reform plank that would end deductions and exemptions. The effort aimed to unite McGovern and Wallace factions but faltered as roll call votes were blocked and the plank appeared to lose on voice tally.
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Miami Beach
George McGovern
McGovern
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
George Wallace
Henry Kimelman
Convention
Harris
Yvonne Braithwaite
California
James O’hara
Michigan
Virginia
James Rosapepe
Miss Braithwaite
Ginzburg Obscenity Case Sparks Debate and Jail Time
Ralph Ginzburg received a three year prison term for sending obscene material through the mails via the quarterly Eros. The conviction relied on an 1872 statute and evolving standards of obscenity, with the Supreme Court considering publisher intent and pandering in ads. Advocates including Arthur Miller urged clemency, while a presidential pardon or commutation was discussed as a possible path to release.
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Clifton Daniel
Ralph Ginzburg
Eros
Gin
Ginzburg
Taste
Arthur Miller
Miller
New York Times
Ralph’ Ginzburg
Waste and waists in defense spending debate
The piece cites Defense Secretary Melvin Laird asking Congress for 86 billion dollars for the military next year and Army Chief Westmoreland warning obesity could lead to discharge. It critiques Pentagon waste and scarce SALT savings being diverted to weapons.
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Defense
Melvin Laird
Congress
Army
William C. Westmoreland
Laird
Pentagon
Armchair generals weigh grenades or lemons in hijack fight
Frank N. Ansel argues in Scottsdale that real aboard danger tests reflexes not theories. He notes Victoria Marina and Frank T. Borecki defend responding to threats with decisive action rather than armchair analysis.
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Vaughn
Frank N. Ansel
Scottsdale
Critique of Scottsdale Public Works Building Conditions
A concerned resident highlights open access and privacy issues at the new Public Works Building in downtown Scottsdale. The critique notes a single combined entrance and exit, open discussion areas, exposed records, and the Emergency Communication Center co-located with the police department raising questions about security and oversight.
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Public Works
Scottsdale
State of
Arizona
Police Department
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Illinois
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Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto -Workers
UAW
Roman Pucinski
Charles H. Percy
Pucinski
Charlotte NC
Beca
Victoria Marina
Frank T. Borecki
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