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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
4
Progress editorial decries Arizona highway deaths with 37 fatalities in April and a year to date near last year’s record. It blames drinking drivers, speeding, and center-line crossings, urging motorists to avoid risk and calling for strict enforcement to curb the rising toll. Memorial Day weekend as a launch for Stay Alive in 65 campaign.
The piece urges honoring fallen soldiers and national loyalty during Memorial Day. It notes the 1868 proclamation by Gen. John A. Logan for Civil War graves and the holiday’s expansion to all wars. It mentions observance on Monday due to the Sunday date, and calls for solemnity and flag display.
A $1 million defamation lawsuit against the United KKK of America is turning into a legal battle that could force disclosure of secret Klan memberships and operations. Birmingham lawyers allied with moderates plan a high stakes strategy to expose internal Klan plans and past racially charged crimes. The case names the Birmingham News the National Conference of Christians and Jews a Birmingham synagogue and a University of Alabama psychology professor as defendants.
A collection of lines on truth from anonymous, George Bernard Shaw, Henry L Mencken, Shakespeare, Emerson, and Dryden. Each brief reflection emphasizes honesty, freedom, knowledge, and integrity as essential ideals.
Washington columnist Ralph McGill describes President Johnson's heavy daily routine. He reads reports for hours, reviews confidential Viet Nam and Latin America advice, and spends long hours studying legislation and government matters. Johnson also handles numerous calls, dinners, and addresses, averaging 14 to 16 hours daily.
A column notes Memorial Day traffic dangers with last year’s 47 800 deaths and estimates this year could exceed 50 000. It then surveys Arlington National Cemetery history, detailing Lee family ties, Custis mansion origins, and the 1864 cemetery establishment by Union troops.
Barry Goldwater links Johnsons $700 million emergency request to wartime needs and political theater. The piece argues the fund masks deeper defense shortfalls under McNamara, replenishing dwindling ammunition and sustainment stocks while boosting domestic spending.
Scottsdale Daily Progress is published each afternoon except Sunday by Scottsdale Publishing Company. Offices at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona. Phone WH 6 3441. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Ariz. Vol V No 88 Page 4 May 28 1965. Public service association notice.
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