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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1969
Page
2
The Arizona Legislature debates reapportionment with House leader Burton Barr calling it futile since courts will decide. He warns parties will draw maps to favor themselves, urging a nonpartisan approach that treats representation as the core of democracy.
The national PGA club professional championship opens Wednesday in Scottsdale for a second year. Paul Hahn will give a trick shot demonstration tomorrow at Roadrunner Golf Resort as the event draws golf fans into the area. The Scottsdale Charros sponsor and organize the tournament, aiming to boost local business and civic pride despite last year’s weather-related losses.
The Air Force F-15 with $175 million in development funds faces Navy competition from the F-14 set for 1973. Navy officers lobby to substitute the F-14 for the F-15, while Sen. Symington and Moorer clash over support. A-7 funding becomes a dispute as Congress withholds further authorization.
The author argues against the college bound bias in public schools, noting high school graduates struggle in college and scarce job opportunities. He urges salary reform based on effectiveness, stronger teacher evaluation, higher standards for teachers, and parent citizen involvement to align education with real societal needs.
A speaker from the Legion of Decency condemns violent postcard and film depictions and urges moral groups to combat allegedly corrupting content. He cites Supreme Court rulings and cites Hollywood productions, topless venues, and crime magazines as threats to children and public safety.
Elizabeth Taylor sells newspapers at a Shepperton pub after a day of filming Anne of the Thousand Days. A boy delivers a deal to boost the firemen’s fund, then Taylor pays and returns to the bar. Other items cover Nasser Kosygin gossip, Cagney bid talks, Bishop Sheen TV, hijacker capture, and a moralist push for family films.
Dr. John L. Ashe was elected president of the Scottsdale Kiwanis Club for the coming year. Dr. Harold Hossam, minister of the Scottsdale Christian Church, was chosen as first vice president.
The Scottsdale Progress lists subscription options with weekly, monthly, and yearly rates for out of state and in state readers. Rates shown include 300 per week 1.30 monthly 1.60 and yearly 18.60 or 15.60 in some terms. Doc Wright is named as assistant publisher.
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