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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues Spire T Agnew has become a clear entity and criticizes Nixon for using him as a lightning rod. It condemns Agnew's attacks on dissenters and media, warns against censorship in government controlled commentary, and defends free speech as essential to American heritage.
Golda Meir visited the United States last month and gained broad admiration for Israel’s right to exist and desire for peace. She did not secure new weapons or commitments but strengthened US support and friendship, amid Syrian and Egyptian pressures on borders and terrorism.
In an on the record interview, President Helou warns that deteriorating U S Lebanon relations threaten a long standing friendship. He foresees Israel's border actions and pro Israel policy eroding U S influence across the Arab world. He cautions of possible U S isolation.
A spoof column imagines Spiro T. Agnew as presidential candidate and discusses fan clubs, running mate questions, and a staged Silent Majority listening to speeches. It cites mock voices and a controversial Urg recording as satire of 1960s political theater.
Defense chiefs warn of a possible first Chinese ICBM within 12 to 18 months, with deployment slipping to 1973 or 1974, shaping SALT negotiations in Helsinki. They note China has warhead capability, with plutonium and U 235 production, while MRBMs were earlier expected.
Senator Eugene McCarthy told the Dutch Treat Club after an off the record talk that he will not run for re election to the Senate next year. He predicted he can do more outside the chamber and stay politically viable for at least two years after a loss, possibly in 1972. The luncheon drew a large crowd and praise for McCarthy’s past impact. Pat O’Brien celebrated his 70th birthday with friends, recalling his Notre Dame roles and joking about Ronald Reagan becoming governor of California. A Ring Lardner anecdote offered a light moment amid talk of Ireland’s troubles and a penitent confessing to blowing up British railroad tracks in Ulster.
Scottsdale Daily Progress editors Jerry McElfresh and Doc Wright lead a Scottsdale Publishing Company paper published Monday through Saturday evenings September to May and weekdays June to August. It lists carrier rates, mail prices, and a November 18 1969 date.
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