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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
2
The article argues that U S Cuba relations could improve through mutual policy reassessment and national pride. It notes Castro's firm grip, the risk of war if invaded, and suggests options like reparations talks, demilitarization, and slowly shifting Cuba away from the Soviet bloc while considering strategic benefits for the United States.
The Kennedy era Commission on Registration and Voting Participation reports state laws curb registration and turnout. It urges easy registration, shorter residence rules, absentee options, extended polling hours, and mobilization by media, civic groups, and parties to lift participation from 63.8 percent in 1960 to higher democratic norms.
President Johnson faces a Sen. Wayne Morse challenge as Morse presses the Vietnam policy, urging withdrawal while Johnson officials argue staying is vital. Morse’s speeches threaten Democratic prospects, even as a confidential briefing was held to sway him.
Sen. Thomas J. Dodd argues for a bill to curb interstate gun sales via mail order, aiming to require IDs and criminal checks. Opponents label him pro Communist. supporters cite data on mail order weapons and crime, urging safeguards rather than bans.
Ralph McGill reflects on Martin Van Buren, praising his political acumen and role in shaping the Democratic Party. He notes Van Buren’s prepresidential skill, the 1840 nomination defeat, and his influence in coalition-building that centered Jeffersonian principles amid westward growth and party realignment.
The article traces Andrew Johnson and Martin Van Buren as master politicians, noting Van Buren as The Little Magician and Crockett's attacks, while praising Johnson for two decades of effective presidential power and policy moves aimed at poverty, peace, and national strength.
A Scottsdale parent protests the school board for not addressing teacher salary grievances and criticizes funding choices. The letter urges tapping federal impacted-area funds and cites Jefferson on an informed citizenry.
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