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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
3
The progress editorial argues after months of haggling the Arizona Legislature approved the school equalization bill and may fund universities via bonds for capital needs. It warns against overexpansion risking impersonal, lower quality education and suggests expanding junior colleges and possibly adding more universities while maintaining standards.
A humorous piece notes Britain adapting the Charge of the Light Brigade into kilos and meters. It laments metric terms and predicts the United States will remain non metric, hoping the shift comes far in the future.
Washington shifts toward a new deal for the Dominican Republic by exiling both army leaders and rebel chiefs. The plan targets Francisco Caamano and Elias Wessin y Wessin while pushing for a coalition of technocrats and junior officers to stabilize the country. State Department officials doubted Bundy mission's success but Johnson pressed ahead, aiming to redefine Dominican governance away from the existing camps.
Interlandi experts warn that the Marxist 14th of June movement dominates rebel ranks raising fear radicals may block Caamaño’s solution and push for last ditch military resistance. U.S. options include nonviolent measures and inter-American boards leading to free elections with Balaguer favored.
Sen. Dodd explains his gun bill aims to curb illicit mail orders despite claims of widespread firearm availability. He cites Oswald and Tippit cases, notes dealers and collectors, and criticizes opposition. He argues the bill would not ban hunting or restrict legitimate transactions. He also warns of organized groups and undercover infiltrations exposing extremist networks.
Letter writer thanks a County Pound helper for notifying them that their German shepherd Major was struck by a car on Hayden Road. They urge the driver to have called authorities, noting no fault found but condemning negligence. Also discusses Arizona railroads and tax policy.
Ralph McGill notes growing backlash from fighting personnel toward academics and activists opposing Viet Nam and Santo Domingo policy. Letters from Marines and sailors express anger at antiwar voices, stressing support for US actions while urging balanced, rational critique.
The fragment lists staff roles and publishing details for The Scottsdale Daily Progress, including Jonathan Marshall as Editor and Publisher and Dan Byrne as Managing Editor, with Advertising Director T Frank Stewart, and notes the newspaper’s publication schedule and office address in Scottsdale Arizona dated June 29, 1965.
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