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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1969
Page
2
The Phoenix editorial laments mudslinging in the mayoral race between Milt Graham and John Driggs. It urges candidates to focus on fiscal policy urban renewal traffic and long range planning while criticizing media for amplifying personal attacks.
The essay criticizes four Cornell University girls who hurled paint at a Marine recruiting team as an act of protest. It argues such violence infringes others rights, undermines democracy, and warrants punishment while calling for college accountability and responsible dissent.
Washington report details a struggle in the Nixon administration over black capitalism. Maurice Stans avoids embarrassment as Thomas Roeser leaves OMBE directing role but no long term plan or real funding is secured. Officials warn of White House apathy toward ghetto development and lack of a solid blueprint remains.
The writer shares condolence with Art Linkletter and critiques American society. They lament parental neglect of the younger generation amid Vietnam, racism, and crime and urge action such as establishing a halfway house for teenage runaways to provide safe shelter and support. The piece reflects generational tension and a call for renewed commitment to Revolution and Constitution ideals.
In a debate on a 20 billion defense bill, Senator Strom Thurmond condemns pacifists for exposing classified military details in public and in the Congressional Record. He cites specifics on ABM, MBT-70, ICBMs, naval forces and aircraft plans, warning of aid to enemies and harming allies.
The piece compares multimillionaire Kirk Kerkorian to Howard Hughes, noting Kerkorian’s MGM takeover, ownership of Western Airlines stake, RKO steps, and Las Vegas residence plans. It highlights Hughes’ past as a self made innovator and suggests Kerkorian aims to outdo him, earning the nickname Avis of Las Vegas as he expands casino holdings.
The Scottsdale Progress lists subscription rates and staffing details noting W. B. Doc Wright as assistant publisher. The page from November 4 1969 outlines weekly monthly and yearly pricing options at 30 cents per week 1.30 per month and 15.60 per year among other figures.
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