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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1969
Page
2
Editorial notes minority worry in South Phoenix as unemployment and housing density rise. It praises Mayor Graham and police chief Wetzel but cites lack of business support, urging better police liaison, more recreation and jobs, and a decisive action plan to prevent riots.
The piece notes a high drownings rate in Arizona despite the desert setting. It cites numerous pools, unfenced canals, and flash floods as dangers. It urges pool fencing by law, arguing public pressure is needed to compel municipalities to act.
Congress critics press Justice William O. Douglas for full disclosure of outside earnings over $25,000 a year after a $5,000 Brazil lecture fee. Rep. Clark MacGregor and Rep. William Scherle call for detailed revenue lists from all justices, citing Fortas as precedent and urging ethics reforms.
A reader defends the varsity sports program arguing that competitive sports channel energy into healthy activity, deter idleness, and build character. The letter warns that dropping athletics could drive families to move away and notes fans also benefit from school spirit and engagement.
A column mocks the post office crisis under Nixon era proposals. It credits Congress with potential changes such as moving to a private-like postal corporation, shifting postmaster general powers, and boosting stamp revenue while noting strong union resistance and a public test of mail delivery timelines.
Ralph Guidi of Scottsdale criticizes the district and court ruling that reinstated Kent Saggan, 15, into freshman classes at Saguaro High School after a smoking policy dispute. He argues judges undermine discipline and blames changing parent attitudes for campus problems.
In a sharp, unnamed Washington scene, the Bureau of Worse Information operates from a basement office led by Grimsley Grommet. The piece portrays leaks about Justice Fortas and the ABM debate as tools to influence public opinion and political outcomes.
Bob Considine recalls the Mercury seven era at Cape Kennedy, detailing Deke Slayton, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, and the reporters’ camaraderie. He notes Kennedy’s medal to Shepard, Glenn’s quiet leadership, and the perilous near misses during early flights and the perilous Atlantic splashdown of Grissom.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings September to May except holidays, and Monday through Friday June to August by Scottsdale Publishing Company in Scottsdale Arizona. It lists subscription rates of 40 cents per week and various monthly and annual prices, with postal details and disclaimer on unsolicited articles.
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