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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
2
Editorial urges open discussion on chemical and biological weapons testing at Dugway Proving Ground Utah. It argues the danger from such weapons rivals nuclear risk and praises Rep Richard McCarthy for pushing a full congressional debate on testing in the national interest.
Officials warn that Arizona woods and fields are exceptionally dry after months of dry weather. The fire potential is great and campers are urged to extinguish campfires and avoid smoking to prevent costly, deadly wildfires and protect wildlife and scenery.
The article discusses Hanoi's appeals for discipline, corruption within the Communist Party, and Hanoi's hopes that the planned 1969 offensive will force Nixon to yield at Paris. It notes Viet Cong recruitment declines, Operation Phoenix effects, and the anticipated summer or fall start of a major offensive intended to pressure U.S. negotiations and political stability in South Vietnam.
June 3 1972 marks the second year of a campus battle dubbed the War of the Unauthorized Flower. Governor deploys 37 568 troops to remove a daisy planted in a vacant lot amid defiantly pacified campus and controversial use of gas and helicopters. President Nixon defends spraying as a response to un signed Geneva rules while peace talks continue.
Advertisement notes a young man with paint lab experience sought by a leading chemical firm to train as a salesman. Mentions various political items and a humorous stock-market note about a misidentified weed on a campus, reflecting a collage of clippings.
Washington Republicans stage a mod version of pin the donkey calling it Putting Teddy Down as Kennedy faces Nixon in Vietnam policy critique on the Senate floor. Scott challenges Kennedy while Agnew defends space spending and Dirksen says GOP replies are uncoordinated.
Bob Considine notes Vince Lombardi compares space exploration to football. Lombardi sees rising emotion in football lasting beyond space achievements and hints at retiring from player-to-player ticket duties after this season. He warns future excitement will shift to ongoing games.
Subscriptions for Scottsdale 4 Progress list pricing for carriers and motor routes. In state mail costs $1.60 per month, $15.60 per year. out of state also $1.60 per month, $15.60 yearly. Doc Wright listed as assistant publisher in the subscription notice.
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