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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
2
The Bircher movement once dominated headlines but declined in visibility as leadership aging and rival radical groups drew followers. The piece warns that if peace fails and upheaval continues, the John Birch Society could resurge and threaten American democracy.
The Junior Women's Club started 2 Memorial and Honor Grove in Eldorado Park. The first tree was planted to honor members of the military who died in service. The article lauds the group and hopes others follow their lead to beautify Scottsdale.
Washington reports say Johnson faces pressure to end bombing suspension and revisit troop levels and war spending as Hanoi shows no good faith in Paris talks. Advisers warn of a major policy reversal that could reshape Democratic politics and bolster antiwar sentiment ahead of the 1968 campaign.
A faded mock campaign unfolds with Nobody declaring a front porch run to rest the nation after eight years of dynamic presidents. He avoids pictures and stirring statements, pledges no changes from Coolidge, and jokes about rivals stealing his sedate, beige approach as reporters watch.
A reader asks why Saguaro High and Coronado High may shift to extended sessions next fall to relieve overcrowding. He questions room reallocations for Mohave and seventh eighth graders and suggests borrowing Mohave’s playground for portables to avoid split schedules.
Ralph McGill urges parents to accept youth loneliness and avoid overreacting to student rebellion. He argues parents must be available and schools not act as in loco parentis, noting prayers in public schools spark protest and that universities cannot replace parents in guiding students.
Kam Snaith Inc contracted to convert 20 by 40 foot boilers into habitable spaces for a seven to nine member crew on a one year mission. The task covers oxygen food sleep sanitation and recreation in weightless conditions while addressing privacy medical care and interpersonal tensions aboard the orbital craft.
NASA funds Loewy and Snaith with 99000 to analyze life support and habitability for space crews. They explore shirt sleeve environments, food, storage, and quiet areas as crews target eight to fifty six day stays aboard early stages then Gemini capsules and Saturn stages.
A divorce case features a wife claiming her husband fixates on the Green Bay Packers and forgot their wedding day. He retorts with anger saying they wed the day the Bears were shut out 38 to 0. Separate notes mention Portland taxi firms testing a water filled car to reduce crash impact and a juror excuse tied to prejudiced eyes.
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