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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1965
Page
4
The editorial condemns a nationwide power failure near Niagara Falls and argues for a full Congressional investigation. It questions expert explanations and highlights risks to transportation, communications, and civil defense. It urges actions by government and private power firms to prevent recurrence.
Washington column argues sustained gains in racial justice in the South. It cites public facilities integration, slow school integration, and rising Black political participation. Noting 10 Negroes elected to the Georgia Legislature, it predicts two-party competition and near 3 million registered Black voters by next year.
Camelback Inn owner Jack Stewart urged Scottsdale to drop its Western image for a dude look. In Wickenburg locals joke their town is the last Old West stronghold while Don Chambers fears Cowboys may move there. A. J. Collins wears eastern clothes as Stewart seeks a peace conference with Western factions.
Ironically the New York election gave Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller a shaky new lease on life as the GOP performed strongly in suburbs and upstate areas like Erie County. The polls reveal low job-performance ratings, and Mayor-elect Lindsay barred Rockefeller from campaigning in New York City.
Ralph McGill records 23 percent favorable and 77 percent unfavorable. Seven months later in New York City he reaches 27 percent favorable. A suburban Long Island sample 50 50 partisan yields 17 percent favorable and 83 percent unfavorable.
Mustafa Nahas Pasha, aged 81, dies in Cairo after decades as a dominant yet reviled figure. The Waft nationalist leader leveraged anger over British influence to win loyal support while exploiting the poor, leaving a legacy of corruption and a coined curse for the title Pasha.
The piece links ancient Egypt dominance myths to modern politics, then shifts to New York state politics. It notes Rockefeller's political resilience after mixed election results, highlighting Republican gains in Erie County Syracuse Nassau County and the state Senate. It warns of renewed effort to defeat Rockefeller despite temporary stability.
The piece argues that US foreign policy shifted from fearing world opinion to embracing military strength to deter communism. It notes Kennedy and Eisenhower eras’ critiques, Dominican Republic events, and growing respect for American actions in Viet Nam while highlighting British support and warning of risks if Communists advance.
The Scottsdale Association of Independent Insurance Agents commends a recent editorial on automobile insurance rates. They applaud raising public awareness of rate factors and emphasize driver responsibility. Signatories include Kent B. Huson Bill Soderquist R D Young Francis R Grundy Joseph Patterson Gail G Scott William A Fowler Howard Ryan.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published each afternoon except Sunday by the Scottsdale Publishing Company with offices in Scottsdale Arizona. The paper provides contact details including a telephone number and mailing information and identifies edition details such as page number volume and issue date.
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