21 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1966
Page
1
Progressive editorial urges high turnout for tomorrow's runoff in Scottsdale with incumbent Dick Auxier and challengers Jack Evans Bill Jenkins and Bob Jones contesting the two open council seats. The piece commends effort and favors Jenkins as especially effective.
Scottsdale Stadium sits empty while locals push Charros and officials to lure a major league training camp. Giants Indians prospects face the hurdle of costly concessions and fierce competition from cities eager for baseball prestige. The Red Sox era is noted as a lost asset with debate over future benefits and a potential move.
In a display of action the Republican minority in Congress announces concrete legislation to end racial discrimination in jury selection and to tighten civil rights enforcement. Leaders propose a broad anti poverty package including the Human Investment Bill to spur private industry training and employment.
Liz Carpenter invites readers to join Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson on a two day visit to Big Bend National Park in Southwest Texas on April 24. The prospectus highlights a Rio Grande raft trip meals by the Odessal Chuck Wagon Gang a tree planting by Lynda Bird a Chordsmen serenade and three Mexican dinners.
A clipped City comment urges readers to voice opinions to their local government. The message anchors with a Los Angeles tone and calls for civic engagement from residents, urging direct communication with officials.
A letter endorses Dick Auxier and Jack Evans for Scottsdale’s city council, praising their unity with the United Council program and urging their election to continue the current improvements. It argues the Better Government State proposals could hinder progress and stresses team experience and balance on the council.
In a public rebuttal a Scottsdale restaurant operator refutes smear alleging a private meeting at Tibbers Tavern. The speaker notes beverage dealers pay high license fees and claims council members Senini and Johnson aided distribution of the propaganda before denying any Timbers meeting occurred.
The article recalls Viet Nam helicopter assaults clearing Cau Giap Mountain to reduce snipers north of Bong Son as U S troops study new warfare. It contrasts with Braddock and Washington in 18th century campaigns where Europeans faced guerrilla tactics and frontier rifles shaping colonial outcomes.
The piece argues Barry Goldwater criticizes Robert McNamara and the Pentagon for denying shortages in defense supplies linked to the Vietnam War. It asserts hearings show funds were used to stockpile conventional arms and notes repeated Congressional inquiries into stock levels and transfers, including Viet Nam shipments.
The Scottsdale Publishing Company operates daily except Sundays with editors including Der ry McElfresh and Jonathan Marshall. Offices are at 3027 Base Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 86252, telephone 947 7544, posting second class mail within Scottsdale.
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