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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1969
Page
2
An editorial laments the Scottsdale city council approving downtown high rise plans. It urges immediate planning for height limits to protect Scottsdale’s unique character and prevent irreversible changes.
Editorial muses on honoring mothers across life stages from the warmth of childhood to the later roles of grandmothers and mothers in law. It urges appreciation beyond Sunday and notes how bonds can strain yet enduring affection remains.
Mayor John V. Lindsay faces a fractured Republican base as Brooklyn party leaders and loyalists oppose him while others back Marchi or Battista. The rift, fueled by past patronage fights and internal clubhouse resistance, leaves Lindsay risky prospects for re election and complicates his bid to broaden support in Queens and across the city.
Noreen Goodin of Scottsdale writes to the Scottsdale Daily Progress urging voters on May 13 to fund relief for an overcrowded Cocopah school. She notes enrollment rising from 465 to over 1200 in four years and fears double sessions and bused classes will continue, hurting property values.
The Maricopa County Bar Association expresses appreciation for an editorial comment that appeared in the Daily Progress regarding Law Day. Thomas Kleinschmidt of the Maricopa County Bar Association noted the piece in a brief statement.
Prince drilled a mile in 1 39 4 5 at Santa Anita then shipped out to Churchill Downs as Majestic. Clowns feature in pacing and racing brief from Santa Anita and Churchill notes.
The writer thanks Sheriff Lon Foreman of Cave Creek for controlling the operation and Wayne Ulrich for going into the shaft to remove the boy. Deputy Bill Graham lifted him out, Sgt. Carlson provided first aid, and Dick Jordan and family offered moral support. The boy Greg sustained only bruises from the incident.
Governor Paul Fannin joined Speakers at the Scottsdale Boys Club dedication with Mayor Mort Kimsey and Jim Matthews as Directors President in a five year fund drive close. An early morning fire damaged the Daniel C. Gainey Jr desert home with about 100000 dollars in losses east of Scottsdale Road five miles north of town. One adult and two juveniles were arrested by Town Marshal officers Thursday morning. An alleged burglary ring ringleader, a 28 year old transient, was living in Scottsdale stadium.
Gargan recounts facing throat cancer and losing his voice and details his rehabilitation. He describes learning to breathe through a throat hole, the harsh methods of speech restoration, and his return to public speaking for the American Cancer Society with candor and humor.
A reader list notes Hailey Airport Drury Smith Roth LeCarre MacInnes Updike Maas Pap ers and Cleaver. The text discusses an actor Gargan and his life in theatre and film, his struggle with speech after illness, Irish humor in recounting experiences, and a reflection on cancer and hope.
A satirical dialogue portrays Miss How and General Hoo Dat Don Dar at a lasting peace table. The mock talks reveal staged ultimatums about troop withdrawals arms aid and elections amid fading stocks and ongoing war after 27 years.
A fragmentary column notes Bob Considine and others discussing chew tobacco on a comeback trail amid anti smoking drives by the American Cancer Society. It cites urban growth, doctors adopting chewing, and historical references from Vespucci to Dickens, along with processing details and social lore.
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