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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
2
An editorial calls on disc jockeys to use their influence to warn teens about narcotics. It argues DJs can reach preteens and teens, shaping attitudes where parents fail, urging the broadcasting industry to launch a major anti drug campaign to save listeners from addiction and possible death.
The Dove and the Hawk debate missile defense and first strike risks in a tense confrontation. The Hawk argues for expanding parity and targeting missile sites while warning deterrence hinges on fear of a city strike. The Dove cautions against provoking war and urges caution amid disarmament talks.
The piece mocks Nelson Rockefeller for a Latin America mission and argues he is not suited for a fact finding role. It criticizes U S policy as imperialistic and urges cabinet level leadership and genuine experts to address poverty and corruption in the region and resist dictatorship and communism.
A Scottsdale resident reports garbage trucks left four full carriers uncovered at the curb on Princeton and 74th Place for a half hour. The letter criticizes the sanitation department and asks why large trucks cannot take loads at a school site. The writer requests policy changes and notes repeated calls to city officials have gone unanswered.
James S. Elliott warns that proposed high rise buildings threaten Scottsdale unique Western atmosphere. He fears the town’s badge will be lost as skyline changes.
Scottsdale Town Council asked City Attorney Phil Messinger to draft an ordinance addressing juvenile gang problems seen in Glendale and other parts of the county. Zoning for Meadows tracts was approved restricting building to one story and at least 1800 square feet. A 10 year old theft report notes about $100 of clothing stolen from Archie Birdwell’s car near 36 E First St after a Kiva Theatre outing. Jerry Kok of Holland Michigan appointed deputy marshal, bringing the office strength to 11. he is 26 and married to Marilyn.
An author muses on cabinet politics of curiosity as she stacks folders marked Agnew, Automobiles, Budgets, Crime, Congress, Drugs, Education, Garrison, Kennedy, Labor Unions, Lawyers, Men's Fashions and Moon Flight. The piece playfully links how disparate subjects sit together in files.
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