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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1967
Page
4
The Scottsdale School Board tentatively approves a 17.9 million dollar budget, up 2.3 million from last year to fund about 80 more teachers and higher salaries. Enrollment rises from 8,890 to an estimated 27,863. critics note omissions such as educational television, a school psychologist, social workers, and a language program.
Austrian reporter Hans Benedict and other journalists braved front line danger with Israeli troops. A mine near their jeep exploded, Benedict leaped clear and landed on a cactus, then dictated his story standing before shock set in.
Roscoe Drummond notes parallel U S Soviet interests in deterring Red China's nuclear blackmail and avoiding new confrontations in Vietnam and the Middle East. He argues Beijing's hydrogen capability heightens risk and stresses joint U S Soviet action to prevent crises, with emphasis on preemptive restraint and diplomatic management.
Book reviews cover Al Fred Connable and Edward Silberfarb on Tammany Hall from Burr to Jones and Allan Prior’s The Operators, plus Millie Considine’s memoir Just A Minute Mrs Guliver. The pieces praise accessible histories and witty, anecdotal journalism lives.
Ralph McGill honors Alf Landon in a Kansas tribute noting Landon’s lifelong public service and stay-at-home choices. The essay recalls his 1936 nomination, personal fortitude, and enduring independence while praising his intellect and Kansas roots. The piece details Landon’s home, recovery from a recent accident, and lasting influence on politics.
Don Dresp thanks the Scottsdale Daily Progress for June 14 coverage by Mary Bach on the summer reading program. He notes staff and the library staff appreciate the article and its help in telling the library story to the public.
The Johnson administration shows no clear policy for restoring order in the Arab world as the Middle East crisis deepens. France may seek oil concessions amid anti American sentiment, while the United States finds itself isolated with Britain unsure and Israel hardening on territorial gains, even over Jerusalem.
The article imagines Robert McNamara as Israel defense secretary. It argues his budget cuts and emphasis on restraint would curb arm purchases, slow pilot training, and risk reduced readiness. Dayan’s blunt, aggressive style is praised as more effective, with McNamara supposedly hating the idea of decisive victories.
Scottsdale Daily Progress published by Scottsdale Publishing Company lists editors and staff, issue Vol. Vil No. 107 dated June 26, 1947. It notes publishing schedule, office address, contact phone, and non responsibility clause for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs.
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