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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
2
The editorial notes Scottsdale is the state's third largest and fastest growing city, with a 1960 population of 10 1026 and over 66,000 now. Final census may raise figures. boosters hoped for 80,000 but growth quality matters more than size for civic pride and business promotion.
Rapid population growth in Paradise Valley and East Phoenix prompts caution about planning and public facilities. Despite business gains, leaders warn growth pressure may erode cherished standards and livability if timing and capital improvements lag. Size is not equal to quality.
Pentagon planners wrestle with how to fund aid to Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces as U S withdrawals begin. The effort hinges on presidential findings waivers and appropriations to authorize up to 7 9 million in military assistance amid shifting battlefield needs and legal questions.
The Los Arcos shopping center ran a My Dad's the Greatest contest inviting youngsters to write why their fathers are the best. Winners shared that attentive parenting and open listening build understanding and family love, with merchants praised for sponsoring the idea.
Inside report from Casper Wyoming outlines a liberal but non-dove senator Gale McGee facing a primary challenge from State Sen. Mike Svilar on Aug 18, with a potential third party bid by Ernest Wilkerson. Left wing factions aim to dethrone McGee despite risks to GOP rival John Wold.
Throck Morton Strang, columnist for White House Idiocies, vanishes after Agnew attack. Friends report he grew moody post Houston speech decrying columnists. Strang found missing after leaving National Press Club bar, last column defends press against Agnew vituperation.
Rocco A Sacei of Catholic Relief Services reports from the disaster area that 50 000 deaths may be a conservative figure. He cites extensive damage around Chimbote and Lima with whole towns destroyed, hospitals overwhelmed, and many villages cut off.
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