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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
2
The Arizona State Nurses Association pushes to classify nurses into two groups, downgrading hospital diploma trained nurses and phasing out hospital programs by 1972. Critics warn this could limit nursing entry, worsen shortages, and harm patient care while urging upgrade of all nurses' status.
Federal Reserve Chairman McChesney Martin warned of economic disaster if the balance of payments worsens amid war. He suggested reducing Europe commitments, noting about 330,000 U S soldiers and dependents in Europe cost 2.5 billion annually and Europe should be able to fare without full American support.
The piece argues mounting peril to free speech and assembly in the United States driven by a militant minority on college campuses. It cites Columbia University chaos involving students and outsiders, hostile incidents against officials, and similar disruptions at other campuses, warning that such actions threaten the Bill of Rights and democratic society.
The Soviet naval presence in the Mediterranean grows to about 32 ships including destroyers and submarines. Egypt rapidly rearmaments follow losses to Israel amid rising regional tensions. U S officials Rusk and Senator Fulbright clash over war, credibility, and civil rights policy during a Washington editors convention.
The article weighs sightings and claims of the Lost Dutchman Mine, naming Jacob Walzer the Dutchman, Dr. Thorne and others who allegedly found ore. It discusses placer versus hard rock mining, possible connection to the Vulture Mine, and regional geology near the Superstition Mountains and Weaver's Needle.
The Camelback District Committee of Camp Fire Girls commends the newspaper for its positive community news format. They say such pieces counterbalance hard headlines and foster local spirit among readers, especially transplants, by highlighting familiar, uplifting stories.
In a wartime camp, Private Drab urges talking peace while artillery rumbles. Captain Ace dismisses talk while promising to press the military advantage. The crew splits duties with some talking and others fighting, amid comic misunderstandings and a threat to lethally silence talk.
The piece weighs potential Nixon led GOP and Democratic taps. It notes Rockefeller could draft Ronald Reagan if GOP lands him while Humphrey might woo Bobby Kennedy if he wins Chicago. It cites Kennedy’s 1960 success with LBJ as a model for No. 2 picks and quotes Javits on Rockefeller’s path to nomination.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published by Scottsdale Publishing Company with editors Jerry McElfresh and Doc Wright. It lists publication schedule and office address at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Ariz 85252 and notes second class postage.
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