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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1969
Page
2
Editorial urges better communications between school authorities and the public and criticizes decisions made without full airing. It cites disagreements with coaches and teacher salary talks as examples and urges timely information in future negotiations.
The piece notes moon dust once seen as magical, now a potential threat if lunar life exists. It highlights NASA's planned long quarantine for returning astronauts and vehicles, with debate over relaxing standards. The article stresses danger of unknown lunar organisms and the need to prevent contamination.
New York writer Bob Considine laments POWs in Vietnam and criticizes North Vietnam for hindering Red Cross contact with prisoners. He notes about 350 Americans listed as POWs and 1,000 missing in action, and describes Red Cross efforts and limited mail exchanges via Lowu Bridge between Hong Kong and China.
A Scottsdale reader defends Judge Hardy’s decision on the school rule punishing student conduct. The writer argues the law allows defense in court and criticizes permissive school discipline as the real problem. They cite smoking as minor versus theft vandalism and cheating as offenses harming others. The piece calls for focus on broader school issues beyond the bond issue.
A detailed guide by Louis Taylor a Scottsdale resident and former English professor outlines the origins training and techniques of Western horsemanship. The book covers work recreation and show ring needs with sections on different horse types equipment training notes and a glossary.
H R Fenstermacher writes from a winter visitor turned resident, warning that aggressive high rise development could ruin the city’s character. He cites Ft Lauderdale as a cautionary example and urges readers to engage with the city council and attend meetings to influence planning decisions.
Washington reports Justice William O Douglas plans retirement after 32 years on the court citing age health and heavy criticism of his extra judicial work He had pacemaker implants and undergone appendectomy and liver treatment at Walter Reed citing a life long career and controversy over foundation ties and lectures potential full pay retirement limits noted
Former Representative Domengeaux campaigns to preserve French customs in Louisiana, warning they may vanish in ten years. The piece notes cultural diversification and laments homogenization, while the author jokes about starting a Texas accents council and invites readers to join.
The fragment cites W B Doc Wright as assistant publisher and lists monetary amounts such as 190 million dollars, 1.40 monthly, 15.60 yearly, and 16.20 yearly. The text appears as a partial OCR snippet with inconsistent punctuation.
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