Residents oppose Scottsdale Road median plan and left turn access
West of Scottsdale Road in the Winfield Scott area residents and business owners protest a proposed median. They argue left turns would be allowed from Shoeman Lane but not Stetson, urging a comprehensive traffic plan from Osborn to Camelback and questioning city planning since development.
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Winfield Scott
Scottsdale Rd
Shoeman Lane
Stetson
McDowell Rd
Bell Rd
Camel
Camelback
Osborn Rd
Tragedies of Drowning in Maricopa County This Summer
Five young children have drowned in Maricopa County over the past week as lakes pools and canals pose deadly risks. The piece urges swimming lessons and stricter private pool fencing, while stressing parental vigilance to prevent such tragedies.
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Maricopa County
Kennedy Eulogy Echoes Kennedys Still Here
The article recalls Edward Kennedy's emotional St Patrick's Cathedral tribute to his murdered brother and notes Kennedy grit and style remain, with talk of Ted Kennedy’s possible future roles. It cites family questions about his political path, including a potential Humprey Kennedy ticket or senate tenure, and mentions calls for him to head the family or pursue public office.
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Edward Kennedy
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
McGill
Ted Kennedy
Joe
Kennedy
California
Dietort
Edward
Humphrey - Kennedy
Boston
Jack Kennedy
Kennedys
Sen
New York State
Senate
Massachusetts
Ted
Rusk
Sen. Kennedy
Johnson
California Democrats Split Deepens After Kennedy Death
In San Francisco and Los Angeles the California Democratic Party remains split between Kennedy and Humphrey factions. Despite a push by Eugene Wyman to unify, Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh rejects talks and the California delegation stays uncommitted. Humphrey is seen as likely nominee with or without California's 174 votes, while Kennedy loyalists fear a crushing defeat against Nixon or Rockefeller.
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San Francisco
Robert F. .Kennedy
Kennedy
Humphrey
California
Hubert Humphrey
National
Eugene Wyman
Wyman
Gene Wyman
Assembly
Jesse’ Unruh
Los Angeles
Eugene McCarthy
Unruh
Richard M.—Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
Residents defend townhouse upkeep caption critique
A reader from Casa Granada East challenges the caption of a front page photo in The Mailbag Sir. They note weekly yard care by a crew, winter lawn efforts, and pride in the townhouse community. They urge an analysis of the caption and offer photographer access at their front door for a photo of four maintenance workers at Hallcraft's Casa Granada East after the City Council meeting.
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Casa Granada
Hallcraft
Granada
Mesa College thanks newspaper staff for cooperation
John D. Riggs Dean of Mesa Community College extends appreciation to the newspaper staff for cooperation during the 1967-68 school year and fiscal year end. He thanks the faculty students administration and personally to each staff member and asks for continued courtesy.
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Mesa Community College
John D. Riggs
Dean Mesa Community College
County Pays for Kidney Transplant for Needy Woman
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to cover about 45000 for a 31 year old woman’s kidney transplant. Arizona lacks a transplant center until 1968 so surgery will be in Los Angeles. Officials foresee 15 similar cases and form a citizens committee.
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Pima County Board of Supervisors
Arizona
Phoenix
Los Angeles Medical Center
University of California
Board of Supervisors
Weddings and rules drive a New York barroom lament
Bob Considine writes of mid June, wedding rituals, and the comic chaos of planning. He describes invitations, church, flowers, transportation, menu fears, and the mounting costs that test every father’s patience. The piece blends humor with the wedding maze many families face.
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New York
Considine
Past Reflections on the Past and Lessons Learned
A compact meditation on the value of studying history to inform present actions. Quoted lines from George Washington, George Eliot, and Shakespeare reflect on memory, lessons, and the cost of clinging to the past.
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George Eliot
Gorie
Shakespeare
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Doc" Wright
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