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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
2
Valley readers confront the drug problem as parents seek solutions. The piece argues education and discipline alone fail, urging positive programs, youth councils, and school led drug initiatives with involvement from students, teachers, officials, and community leaders. Comments from readers are welcome.
The piece notes that the United States plans to land first on the moon next month. It emphasizes the heroic achievement and praise for scientists and astronauts, then questions future missions, suggesting ten or more explorations. It warns that the nation must set priorities and consider funding for schools, slum clearance, and pollution control.
Reports describe a passive resistance by Czech workers and managers with Friday gas up lines and early weekend shutdowns. The slowdown affects productivity, inflation, and shortages as the regime pushes reforms while minimizing political concerns.
A reader letter defends Ted Kennedy against claims his brother’s murderer was a publicity ploy and argues rights to express views on military tactics in Vietnam and court decisions, noting Bob Kennedy’s stance against violence and questioning the need to cast aside dissenters.
An orchestral reader and songwriter Ted Fié Rito was feted by Mr and Mrs Stanley Short at a steak barbecue. Merchants participating in the Thursday night openings were pleased with the results, according to a Progress survey released yesterday.
A reader thanks the paper for emergency relief coverage and the teamwork of voluntary agencies. The letter stresses the need for public awareness to address relief applicants and suggests Mary Bach’s reporting will aid solution finding.
Washington report on the 1969 commencement address at a university featuring a speaker who jokes about campus life changes since the undergraduate days. The remarks reference hospital visits, burns from a firebombing incident, and students facing protests plus lighthearted quips about mortar boards, crash helmets, and a warning not to burn the library.
The article notes a sharp decline in USO contributions amid growing discontent with the Vietnam War. It cites the enduring value of USO in aiding troops, including facilities, meals, hospital care, entertainment, letters home, and moral support, urging continued support despite public opposition. It mentions typical donors and the need for tax deductible gifts, with local references to a Sports-minded priest and a saloon keeper.
The notice lists editor Jerry McElfresh and assistant Wright, publisher Doc Wright, and the Scottsdale Daily Progress office at 302 Park, Scottsdale, AZ. It notes publication Monday through Saturday evenings, June through August, and provides telephone 947-7544 with a subscription price of $18.20 yearly.
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