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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1964
Page
2
The American Federation of Teachers targets Scottsdale Unified School District as the first Arizona battleground for bargaining rights. Union organizers aim to mobilize teachers amid salary discontent and perceived board indifference, urging resolution through dialogue and ballots to protect students.
Evans Novak reports the Republican National Committee under Dean Burch resumed a purge of non-Goldwater staff. From an initial 600, the count shrank to under 200 with 125 more to go. Key personnel like William Prendergast and Charles Lichtenstein are affected, while Billy Baroody and Karl Hess are retained. The move aims to consolidate control and preserve the party’s finances after the campaign.
The speaker recalls a hometown pride from Nevermind, North Dakota. He notes apricot country background and memories of watching the Nevermind Nobodies in the Big Sky league, including a notable pitcher from that era.
A reflective piece argues that in a mobile society a person’s birthplace remains the closest personal anchor. It cites varied backgrounds from players to workers, noting how lives cross many towns yet birth town stays a defining, almost home-like constant.
An American Bar Association feature argues custody decisions must prioritize the child’s welfare over immediate wishes. It cites cases where mothers receive custody, and notes factors like age and intelligence guide weight, not mere preferences or momentary desires.
A Scottsdale reader TIM McDANIEL thanks the Scottsdale Progress for endorsing his candidacy for the Legislature from District 26. He notes the paper helped him reach many residents, gained new friends, despite losing the election.
A poem is sent to a newspaper asking for print of a rhyme as redress for omissions. The author George F Anast provides an address at 132 E Stetson Dr and requests publication in the paper.
A compilation of varied proverbs on the impact of small actions. It cites Persian, Goethe, Goldsmith, Ecclesiasticus, Longfellow, and Lowell to illustrate how minor deeds and irritations accumulate, shaping character and fate. The text juxtaposes cautions against overambition with reminders that small acts influence larger results.
The Hartford Courant marks 200 years of publication and public service under the same name. Ralph McGill notes newspapers survive by serving the public interest and participating in community affairs, citing historical coverage from the Courant including the Declaration of Independence and early advertising, and praising its role as a strong, enduring paper.
Bob Considine reports that the American embassy in Warsaw spent funds on concealed microphones during construction. An American official joked about mikes while noting the white marble building and a long lease. Debate swirls over whether to build a new residence as currency values shift and costs rise.
Scottsdale Daily Progress page four lists staff roles for the newspaper with publishing details. It notes offices at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona and provides a contact telephone. The item references the November 16 1964 issue and identifies the paper as part of Scottsdale Publishing Company.
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