Progress Editorial Page on Teenage Crime
The editorial argues teenage crime is a fivefold societal problem. It cites 16 as the typical arrest age and 11 to 16 responsible for half property crimes. Factors include family breakdown, mobility eroding community, affluence and lack of challenge, broader media influence, and a world at war shaping brutal norms. It calls for deep societal change beyond punitive measures.
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Mores
Kida
President’s
Crime Commission
Treaty of 1217 unsigned amid jokes in 1967 notes
A 1217 treaty remains unsigned as of October 12 1217 in a joking 1967 note from Britain to Norway. The exchange claims Haakonseyson gave no reply and cites heavy workload over 750 years. It mentions Orkney and Shetland as dowry parts and notes the April 1 1967 exchange as April Fools Day.
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Norway
Haakonseon
Henry
Orkney and Shetland Islands
Prague Cuba? No. Moscow pressing Prague in East West ties
Robert Novak reports that Prague keeps U.S. relations at a standstill as long as Vietnam continues, a stance urged by Soviet bloc unity. Czech liberals seek future bridge-building while Moscow maintains a tight line, complicating U.S. ambassadorial access and Czech policy.
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Prague
Washington
Moscow
Novak
U.S
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Europe
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Jacob Beam
West Germany
East Germany
Poland
West
Mailbag letter argues for cautious zoning over protection
The writer counters Sir George Anast, insisting competition fuels the economy and benefits consumers. He warns zoning power must be used carefully to prevent area decay and devaluation, risking widespread business demise, and suggests Anast rethink his stance.
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George Anast
George
Realtor challenges pool safety claim in paper
A Scottsdale realtor disputes an article by Jack Karic claiming the pool was dangerous due to listing status. The store says the home is a repossession owned by a savings and loan, with no MLS connection. The pool is now deemed safe for children and the realtor argues MLS listing would have prevented the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Karic
Savings and Loan Association
Scottsdale Multiple Listing Service
Kuchel Poised for Senate Victory Amid California GOP Split
California politics show Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel gaining strength among voters of both parties and leading potential Republican rivals. A Los Angeles Times poll places Kuchel ahead of Max Rafferty and Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty, with Reagan opposition unlikely to nominate a challenger.
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California
U.S. Senate
Algas
Drummond Dent
Thomas H. Kuchel
Barry Goldwater
Ronald Reagan
Kuchel
Reagan
Sen
California Gop
Los Angeles Times
Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
Readers asked to keep letters within 400 words
The Scottsdale Daily Progress invites letters from readers but limits content to 400 words. Letters must include name and address, though the address can be withheld upon request. The policy aims to balance community input with space and privacy.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Wisconsin Oleo Law Repealed Amid Butter Debate
In Wisconsin Senate, the 72 year old ban on colored oleomargarine was repealed. Senator Gordon Roseleip invoked God and butter to defend dairy interests as the vote passed overwhelmingly. The piece notes Wisconsin as a dairy leader and the shift of political power toward urban areas after reapportionment.
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Sen
Gordon Roseleip
Wisconsin
McGilter
Lea
Hoseleip
Olee
Senate
Our Man Hoppe Moon Blowing Proposal Mocked
A satirical scene shows Pr. Edward Teller proposing to blow up the moon to study its composition, debated by a mock International Committee for Scientific Tinkering. The piece lampoons funding, public opinion, and scientific bravado in a theatrical dialogue.
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Edward Teller
Dr. Telley
International Committee For Scientific Tinkering
Ehaka
Verner
Edward Feller
Scottsdale Daily Progress May 23 1947 Page 4
Scottsdale Daily Progress published by Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. Paper notes publication schedule and postal details and lists staff roles and general disclaimers for unsolicited manuscripts.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Company
Ball Park Plaza
Scottsdale
Ariz
Progress
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Robert Novak
Johnson
Anast
Roscoe Drummond
Kuchel Victory
Rachel
Rafferty
George Wallace
Ralph McGill
Oleo
God
Hoppe
Arthur Hoppe
Aston-Martin
Caligari
Yin N. Yang
PR. Verner
Jekyll Hyde
Jonathan Marshall
Darry McElfresh
W. B
Doc” Wright
National Newspaper
Tas Tas Chatiian Cmon
Arizona Newspapers Associathim
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