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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1965
Page
2
The United States and allies face world opinion for wartime brutality in Vietnam. Editorial argues torture violates Geneva Convention, alienates villagers, and undermines moral standing, urging humane rules and respect for civilians amid conflict.
A reflection on morality during conflict arguing that victory requires both public approval and internal ethical integrity. The speaker warns that war cannot be won if society is seen as immoral and calls for adherence to values amidst struggle.
A newspaper recounts its annual Winnie the Pooh editorial mishap as editors admit misspelling Pooh and Heffalump. They note readers correct them and promise to do better next year.
Marquis Childs surveys how transistor radios reach Quechua speakers on the Altiplano at 11,000 feet. Moscow broadcasts in Quechua, VOA offers milder content, and Maryknoll Blue Wave stations teach literacy while contraband radios flood Bogota markets fueling social change.
Roscoe Drummond notes Rockefeller quitting as presidential candidate shifts focus to moderates. Romney Scranton Nixon emerge as viable rivals while Goldwater and Rockefeller remove themselves, prompting governors to rally behind a centrist nominee and risking a weakened two party system.
Ralph McGill argues that continued U.S. commitment to Southeast Asia is essential to prevent Red China expansion. He notes UN population data, cites large regional powers, and highlights aid in South Vietnam that has boosted schooling, rice, and health care. He warns against old colonial mindsets and emphasizes the high stakes and the need for stability.
At the Disarmament conference official estimates place 12 or more countries as potentially able to develop atomic arms within one or two years. Countries span the Near East to Asia and Europe to South America, with a possible 13th Pakistan. The current nuclear club includes United States Russia Britain France and Red China.
In Britain the Labor MP Harriet Slater tripped in the House of Commons as a moment the paper says shows women worldwide what to expect from equal rights. reactions in the august chamber included laughter and a quip on chivalry. The Portland Oregonian reports.
The piece argues the President overemphasizes prolonged deliberation and spin over clear strategy in Viet Nam. It condemns using military lives for political image and calls for civilian leadership to set goals while military advice remains sidelined.
Dan Byrne targets Stewart, claiming the Scottsdale Daily Progress is published by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. The note repeats office address and contact details, describing the prank as a mischief involving the advertising director position.
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