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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1969
Page
2
The editorial scolds Arizona for high highway deaths and public apathy toward a 10 point safety plan. It supports a tighter point system and removal of habitual violators, and calls for stronger state vehicle inspections to curb dangerous vehicles on the roads.
In 1968 Congress allowed individuals to halt mail advertising they deem erotically or sexually provocative. Fifteen mail houses sought an injunction against the law, claiming it would cripple business. A lower court upheld privacy rights over mailers’ claims. the case awaits Supreme Court review.
In Dallas oil leaders urge Nixon on oil policy while shifting Texas money from Democrats to Republicans. Connally’s exit loosened Democratic grip as Agnew’s Dallas speech and Nixon’s tax stance strain oil support. Big money eyes 1970 Republican path with Bush as leading prospect.
A Scottsdale resident objects to a November 11, 1969 Scottsdale Daily Progress piece titled Forgery Passing Complaint Filed. The letter asserts the article unfairly implicated the Scottsdale Multiple Listing Service and harmed its public image.
An article notes a rugged red bearded student beating N W to win the Associated Women Students presidency despite constitutional bars on male members. The piece cites a Detroit Free Press headline about a price drop and adds scenes of urban caution and police dogs.
The article reports Senate criticism of J William Fulbright who says Congress was kept in the dark about Laos involvement. Critics accuse him of knowledge due to his chairmanship and CIA briefing access, noting past attempts to widen oversight and the secret rounds of CIA intelligence briefings.
A reader from Scottsdale Arizona voices frustration that the newspaper is marred by movie advertisements. The note emphasizes concern with perceived indecency cluttering the paper and calls for cleaner content.
A columnist notes a nationwide boom in witchcraft and occult interest. Colleges offer courses on witchcraft, self proclaimed and hereditary witches claim power, covens practice esbats and sabbats, and Ouija boards and astrology gain popularity across the country.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Saturday evenings September May and Monday through Friday June August by Scottsdale Publishing Company at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. Phone 947-7544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. The Progress does not accept responsibility for unsolicited articles and pictures.
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