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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1969
Page
3
An editorial notes the 1920s as booming years now 40 years past and warns that current indicators mirror pre crash trends. Wages rise, credit expands, interest rates climb while no solid policy program from Washington calms fears. The author urges a cautious government review to avoid a repeat of 1929.
An imagined moon landing depicts two astronauts claiming a historic first on the lunar surface while grappling with political pressures. The dialogue weaves satire about Congress, flag symbolism, and sponsorship attempts as the crew contemplates what to leave behind.
The piece notes frustration with weekly, public peace table sessions in Paris. It argues that real progress may occur only in secret and urges new initiatives as civilians suffer and soldiers die in Vietnam. The author warns that the conflict could endure for years if the dull routine continues.
South Vietnamese President Thieu seeks to lead a new anti Communist alignment in Asia as he tours Seoul Taipei and Midway Island meeting Pak Chong-hui and Chiang Kai shek. Diplomats see his moves as an effort to bolster his leadership and Saigon's standing while Washington weighs regional stabilization.
A strike by operating engineers spread to sand and gravel firms and sheet metal trades causing a halt to building of schools shopping centers and subdivisions in Scottsdale. Poodle immunizations at 1 per shot will be offered to residents through a labor federation and medical society per council president Richard B. Walsh. A plan for a new daily newspaper in Phoenix by Arizona Newspapers Inc was announced with Clinton D. McKinnon to become publisher and editor of the yet unnamed paper.
The council voices doubt about tall buildings as residents warn high density could erode Scottsdale's distinctive character. They argue approving more high rises would resemble other crowded cities and diminish local charm.
Bob Considine questions the cost of arming Vietnamese forces as the United States prepares to provide hardware and provisions from departing troops. He cites Gen. Creighton Abrams and Vice President Ky arguing for stronger action and weapons, amid debate over a larger share of fighting for South Vietnam.
A compact notice listing a May 0 amount of 140 and a June 18 1969 date with figures 18.20 and names BAOYe SIEAD. The fragmentary ad outlines a monetary entry and a publication reference from 1969.
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