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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes that campaign promises fade after elections but a president must face past statements. Nixon’s first major task is presenting Congress with his budget revealing his philosophy. Key issue is whether to retain or eliminate the 10 percent surcharge and balance military, space, and domestic spending with urban needs.
An Israeli commando raid deep into Egypt damaged a $15 million power station near Cairo and a $2 million Nile bridge, with 18 operatives using barges, helicopters, and explosives. The attack, aided by Soviet-backed funding, aimed to threaten Egypt and Russia and signal vulnerability of the Aswan Dam facilities.
The speaker argues the SST gamble cost millions and failed to prove value. Two years ago the national interest favored Boeing to build a supersonic transport to compete with Britain, France, and Russia. Now likely 1976 is earliest entry with continued questions about priority, sonic booms, and the need for open debate.
Headlines discuss Nixon cabinet speculation with Humphrey considered for UN ambassador and Dewey favored for secretary of State. Other names include Danforth? King, Monroney, Contanyst, Quie, MacGregor. A joint Johnson-Nixon transition is described to end the Vietnam war, with hawks and pragmatists opposing or guiding the plan. Rafferty endorsement backfires, dragging Nixon’s vote tally in California.
A brief note thanks a recipient for generous coverage during a bid for a representative seat. The writer extends sincere gratitude and acknowledges fair treatment and support in the political race. The message emphasizes appreciation for media fairness.
A columnist argues that society hides drinking problems behind euphemisms and taboos. The piece condemns denial of alcoholism, cites its wide harm, and urges honest acknowledgment and societal reform led by responsible adults.
A reader thanks Scottsdale Baptist Hospital staff including nurses and candy stripers for exceptional patient care. She praises services, volunteers, and the Progress paper for daily reading. Signed by Mrs Mildred Householder, 202 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.
Rep. John J. Rhodes expresses gratitude for the Oct. 29 Scottsdale Progress editorial. He vows to continue his best efforts in Congress and to be worthy of the confidence shown by readers.
Ines Habe Boy reports that Richard Mellman, a 150-pound sophomore, won Grinnell College’s homecoming queen race with 277 votes to 173, becoming the first male student elected to the title. The piece argues this signals gender role shifts and calls for renewed focus on equal rights amid campus democracy.
Mrs. Merle D Carrolll chaired the Scottsdale City of Hope unit formed to support the Duarte California center. The local board includes Mayor Mort Kimsey, James Boyd, Rev Frank Knouse, Dr Leslie B Smith, Robert E Yount, and D W Koppes. Dave Halstrom was elected secretary treasurer of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce Managers Association at its convention in Wilkes Barre.
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