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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
2
An editorial urges readers to pause from comforts in rich homes and suburban bliss and give thanks to God. It contrasts Pilgrim hardships with modern abundance, noting national problems yet stressing overall fortune and gratitude during Thanksgiving.
The passage highlights annual charity drives by the United Fund in Maricopa County and a new Jones Memorial Fund for medical research honoring John Paul Jones's sons. It notes other worthy causes and a memorial idea for former teacher Elie Lee Kahl via Scottsdale Library donations, emphasizing the spirit of giving.
Washington reports the 91st Congress will likely retain top leaders from the 90th. Liberals in the House struggle to unseat Speaker McCormack, while Senate liberal hopes to replace Majority Whip Long with Muskie falter due to votes. Byrd would control whip duties if Long departs.
A short reflective piece quotes William Bradford and Harriet Prescott Spofford on giving thanks. It references November as the month of thanksgiving and includes lines invoking gratitude and personal blessing, with additions from Shakespeare and Jeremy Taylor.
The Beautification Committee of Scottsdale designates a cleanup period from now until Sunday in the Navajo Area. Trimmings, weeds, and junk from yards may be dumped at Chestnut Park Camelback and Pima Rd 86th St and Montecito locations. Residents urged to plant trees shrubs or flowers for spring. Mrs Paul R Travis 8560 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale.
Marvin J. Isbell of 8707 E Citrus Way challenges Louis Cassel the UPI religion editor over the Scottsdale Daily Progress November 16 1968 column. He argues Matthew 10 32 Romans 10 9 11 show confession and belief precede works. He asserts works follow salvation rather than cause it.
Ralph McGill argues that Thanksgiving origins lie in Calvinist driven reforms and Puritan migration. The piece traces Calvinism’s predestination doctrine shaping early New England, Bradford's leadership, and the 1621 harvest feast after a harsh first winter.
The piece reports on a Russian announced test of an Ornithopter that flaps wings in flight and is noiseless, landing anywhere, amid calls to curb jet noise and airport expansion costs. It suggests sending 007 to Russia to copy plans and start U.S. production.
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