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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1969
Page
2
Editorial urges state action on air pollution citing London and Donora disasters. It blames carbon monoxide from cars and unregulated mines and industries, urges incentives for pollutant control devices, and argues enforcement must be strengthened to prevent a deadly smog event locally.
A reader praises First National Bank of Arizona for asking customers to opt out of the new BankAmericard. The note argues unsolicited credit cards invade privacy and warns of potential misuse if cards are lost or stolen. It calls for an opt out law and hopes other banks follow the example.
A city wide survey shows white voters tilt against Mayor John V. Lindsay if he is seen as pro Negro. With Democratic foe Mario Procaccino leading, Lindsay trails among Jews and Catholics while remaining broadly trusted. Voters fear crime and race issues could seal his defeat.
Chinese and Soviet leaders appear farther apart than ever as border fighting and Moscow Beijing publicity strain Sino-Soviet ties. Experts say Mao still dominates the Communist Party while talks with the United States show deep policy rifts.
London editors and officials urge restraint as they recall World War II bombing responses. Denis Healey and Michael Stewart caution that any U S escalation must aim to win, while warning against limited strikes or crossing into North Vietnam.
In a satirical interview, a spoof general endorses heavy bombing of North Vietnam while ridiculing the idea of defeating a people with brute force. The piece lampoons bomb flesh ratios and the logic of victory through aerial strikes, ending with a punchline against targeting small populations.
A Thai inmate grabs a carbine and escapes confinement wounding two Thais and killing an American airman. In Versailles Kentucky Mrs McD rests on a cot in a gynecology clinic on the third floor as the report notes.
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