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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
2
The editorial argues for strong defense of academic freedom while condemning campus violence. It cites Bayard Rustin calling officials to end capitulation to disruptive demands and says administrators must expel violent dissidents yet allow peaceful protest and address inequities.
The piece highlights May as a lovely month with blossoming northern flowers and autumn leaves in the south. It notes schools ending, a relaxed mood, and various observances including Humane Sunday on the 4th, Give your girl a pearl day, National ladies bowling month, Coral Sea week, and Mattress Size-up month.
In a bold interview Prime Minister Golda Meir asserts Israel will not concede to U S or Big Four pressure. She insists there is no intention by President Nixon to harm Israeli interests and warns against any peace at Israel’s expense. She notes internal cabinet splits over West Bank and refugees.
A Horizon Magazine and American Heritage collaboration presents The Horizon Cook Book and Illustrated History of Eating and Drinking Through the Ages. William Harlan Hale and editors compile half history literature art and over 600 international recipes for readers. The volume traces civilization through cuisine from Egypt and Rome to Renaissance Europe and the spice trade with notes on coffeehouses and global culinary development.
The library's display features cookbooks and works by authors like Portnoy and LeCarre. It notes French cuisine history with Escoffier and Ritz, and mentions Alice B Toklas Cook Book as a read surpassing Stein. Scottsdale Public Library holds varied collections from meat to national dishes and diet specialists.
The letter criticizes Driscoll’s April piece on juvenile delinquency, condemning the mentality of those who dismiss youths’ expressed views. It urges youths to seek meaningful activities, from community projects to creative pursuits, and suggests organizing group outings and self-driven learning with adult guidance only as needed.
In Las Vegas Bob Considine reports from Churchill Downs that proposed laws raising betting stamps from 50 to 1000 dollars and cutting take from 10 to 20 percent threaten legal bookmakers. Co-owner Bob Martin argues higher costs will drive bettors underground while organized crime profits from illegal wagering. The piece notes a 50 dollar stamp system and cites Supreme Court limits on fines for non stamped gamblers.
Arcadia High student and Progress Sports Correspondent Eric Sorensen argues Scottsdale district students must shoulder coverage for Saguaro and other high schools. He says Progress staff cannot cover all sports alone and urges student correspondents through their school journalism advisors.
A dramatic day in U S A with Gridwell and Grivonne Grommet as their son Maharashee watches. Gridwell seeks a sequel to his books while Grivonne campaigns for Legalize Laudanum. A protest mob threatens and police are called. the family faces danger and a quest for belonging.
Scottsdale Daily Progress published Monday through Saturday evenings September to May and Monday to Friday June to August by Scottsdale Publishing Company. Address 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. Phone 947-7544. Second class postage paid. No responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Vol IX No 65 May 2 1969. Member of the American Newspapers Association.
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