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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1965
Page
4
The editorial questions the slogan The West's Most Western Town as misleading while praising horses and western atmosphere as a key local asset. It argues for broader promotion highlighting golf climate hotels shopping and modern amenities alongside equestrian culture and events.
The article reports a concealed White House campaign led from Texas to force an aluminum price rollback. It details how President Johnson, aided by McNamara and Treasury officials, manipulated statements and leaks to pressure companies while avoiding public clash with big business.
Ralph McGill recalls a massive power outage that left Niagara Falls to New York City in darkness for over ten hours. Almost a million people were trapped in subway cars and elevators, with blocked venting and deadly carbon monoxide. Officials faced criticism as traffic signals failed and city life ground to a halt. The piece ponders wartime fears of extended outages and the vulnerability of modern electrical networks.
A letter from Mrs Gladys Fraip fon argues for a Phoenix parkway or landscaped freeway to ease future northward growth and traffic on Shea Blvd. She notes long cross city drives in New York and suggests residential zoning to keep the area attractive. Maggy Savoy, now in New York, voices concern that Phoenix faces similar growing pains and urges timely action.
A short appeal urges readers to write positive letters to officials, newspapers, and businesses. It notes most mail is negative and from those who complain, while praising good deeds and community projects can boost civic life and support worthy causes.
New York columnist rails at overextended plagiarism in Rhodesia declaration drafts and traces echoes to American founding texts. He sketches Huey Long and Russell Long, noting influence on U.S. politics and tax power, while recounting a reporter's interrupted dictation when a candle goes out.
The piece argues Lyndon Johnson governs by imagined consensus, views public policy as executive orders, and blocks two party vitality. It accuses him of using federal power to aid Democrats, undermine Republicans, and push a one party agenda through the Great Planned Society.
Scottsdale Daily Progress issue specifics list editor publisher and staff roles, office address at 602 Hail Park Plaza, Scottsdale Arizona. It notes publication every afternoon except Sunday, with second class postage paid. Dated November 17, 1965, Vol V No 233, page 4.
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