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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
4
Progress Editorial argues against blocking Milt Graham from a third term. It praises his courage integrity and work ethic while urging open elections rather than Charter Government control. The piece favors letting voters decide in a primary rather than perpetuating a monopoly on leadership.
A reader notes gas companies flood mail with gimmicks and unsolicited credit cards. American Oil offers a Swiss Voumard watch with a time keeping claim and a five piece silver gift for 4.51 dollars monthly over six months, wondering how this ties to selling gas.
Washington reports Alexander Lankler a Rockefeller agent met Maryland Governor Agnew but was met with a chilly reception. Romney builds an expanding national organization with Dr. William Prendergast as research chief and staff, plus local teams in Wisconsin and New Hampshire while the South remains unsettled.
Nathan Holt led a nominating committee for the Scottsdale Coordinating Council with Wilford Hayden Herb Greene and Lillian Darlington onboard. Mort Kimsey to chair the new membership contact panel, James Dismukes elected president of the Scottsdale branch of the Maricopa County Red Cross. Mrs. Shannan named secretary and Mrs. Mort Duff treasurer. James Waters, former Scottsdale chair, joined the Maricopa County Board of Directors.
Gladys Lindstrom, editor of the Gresham Gazette in Nebraska, writes to praise the Scottsdale Daily Progress and offers to relocate for a newspaper job. She urges more positive youth coverage and requests consideration for a permanent position, sharing her background and contact details.
Thomas T. Stevenson of Bedminster New Jersey denounces the National Auto Safety Act mandating vehicle inspections. He urges states without such acts to reject them, arguing a 10 percent federal aid cut is a small price to pay for non adoption.
The piece recounts the 1927 New York to Paris Orteig Prize race at Roosevelt Field Long Island, detailing contenders Byrd Levine Lindbergh and others, the Spirit of St Louis flight May 20 1927, and Lindberghs later fame and evolving views on aviation and public life including his wartime work and conservation efforts.
A humorous sketch contrasts psychologists and a typical American housewife urging Washington to seek group therapy. The piece shifts through voices from Hoppe to Mrs Jones and others, exploring public frustration, smiles, and family dynamics in a satirical style.
A clipped Seattle style column combines personal quips about attire with idiosyncratic monologues and mock therapy cases. The speaker mocks identity and belonging while railing at social expectations and media narratives.
Scottsdale Daily Progress editors and publisher listed with contact office in Scottsdale Arizona. Publication schedule Monday through Saturday evenings by Scottsdale Publishing Company at Ball Park Plaza. Public notice notes association membership and policy on unsolicited manuscripts.
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