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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
2
A detailed reflection on Danny Lee Eckard describes him as a once promising figure turned relentless killer and rapist after escaping law, with debates about whether early Marines training or childhood shaped him. The piece weighs potential goodness against the two ruined lives, ending with condemnation of Eckard and sympathy for his victims.
The piece portrays a heated Washington debate over military spending and accountability. It cites critics like Congressman Dove reviewing 782 page transcripts and mentions budget figures around 80 billion dollars a year as the arm of the Pentagon faces scrutiny.
The armed forces stored 27000 tons of old tear, nerve and mustard gas near Denver. Dumping it into the Atlantic faces widespread protests and scrutiny. Government researchers from the National Academy of Sciences are urged to find a safe disposal method amid rising concerns over sinking ships with gas.
A Chicago breakfast confrontation between Sen. George McGovern and Mayor Richard Daley exposed a civil war within the Democratic Party. Reformers led by Adlai Stevenson II warned against pressuring Daley over Chicago convention amnesty for eight demonstrators. McGovern later pressed the issue, sparking Daley’s fury and headlining discord that mirrors long standing party divisions, including letters from Humphrey and Wright criticizing the reform commission.
The author, a landowner, laments city actions after 30 people were forced from their property by appraisal. He says a high priced lawyer was hired, compromises ignored, and demands immediate fair compensation for those most in need. He calls for justice and recourse for taxpayers.
The 1959 60 Maricopa County highway budget allocates 11.7 miles of road work in Scottsdale Paradise Valley with a planned bridge for the azn canal at Monte Vista. Traffic signals may arrive on Scottsdale Road by August 19 if construction disputes are resolved. Honor roll ASU students from Scottsdale include W K Anderson H C Leffingwell R C Hall S D Harris and R F McClellan with perfect 4.0 indexes. Scottsdale School District budget approved at 5 226 08 14 with no opposition.
Rex Reed’s Do You Sleep in the Nude? collects thirty four sketches and interviews with celebrities from Lucille Ball to Barbra Streisand. The volume blends humor with perceptive profiles and includes Reed’s noted interview with Mrs. McCullers, plus passages on Sigurd Olson and nature writing.
The article portrays Joe Namath announcing his quit from professional football. It links his decision to principle and other factors, comparing him with Babe Ruth and noting past pressures from the baseball establishment and space career rumors. The piece blends reminiscence about Namath, Tunney, and Namath’s public life.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress announces editors and staff roles including Jerry McElfresh Managing Editor and W B Doe Wright Assistant Publisher. It lists publication details, address, telephone, and subscription rates with a June 13 1969 date.
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