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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1967
Page
3
President Johnson's crime commission reports that laws on gambling abortion homosexuality and adultery are unrealistic and unenforceable, fueling cynicism and frustration in police and courts. It urges reform to align statutes with public practice and reduce assembly line justice.
UPI reports angry congressmen pushing for a federal law against desecrating the flag amid a Patriot backlash. Bills would impose penalties from fines and jail to heavy prison terms, as hearings open with support for federal preemption over state laws.
Lit erary Gazette mocked a U.S. State Department advisory for Americans in Russia and issued satirical warnings such as not removing the Tsar cannon, not shooting elephants in the Moscow Zoo, and not swimming drunk in the Moscow River, noting violators would be arrested and exiled.
UPI reports Maricopa GOP senators meet in Phoenix to discuss redistricting with House members. They favor keeping Maricopa County to half the Senate seats, form a state redistricting board, and consider enacting court drawn districts if no action is taken. A special legislative session may follow if consensus forms. Gary Peter Klahr plans an at large election petition in 1968 if no permanent plan is enacted.
Saddle Seat Clinic for adults and children runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Arizona Biltmore Stables. Instructor Mrs. John Cowgill, noted saddle seat authority and editor of National Horseman, leads 90 minute basic and open classes Tuesday with Arabian and three gaited horses, plus Wednesday advanced and English pleasure sessions and an optional American Saddlebred three gaited class if entries warrant.
Five Scottsdale area women won awards at the Phoenix banquet for the 1966 Arizona Press Women's writing competition. Winners include Sue Carter Engel of KALF radio first in radio newswriting, Cecilia Kline of Kline Associates first in publicity or promotion, Patricia McElfresh of Mesa Tribune first in news story under 20 000 circulation, Margaret Rinehart first in column and second in edited editorial publication, and Olgivann Lloyd Wright of Taliesin West first in adult non fiction books Frank Lloyd Wright.
In Newcastle England a 17 year old girl identified as Margaret Herford died after being crushed beneath marchers during a 26 mile charity walk organized by the Oxfam fundraiser. About 10 000 people participated in the event.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 78, was hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Hospital after an episode of vomiting and stomach cramps. Doctors diagnosed acute gastroenteritis and began observation while he remained in a VIP suite. Mrs. Eisenhower visited.
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