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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1969
Page
2
The piece criticizes Florence State Prison for overcrowding and decay with 1 665 inmates in a facility built for 804. It urges modern facilities, job training, psychiatric help, and improved probation to reduce recidivism and ease taxpayer burden.
A yellow mimeographed note marks the Scottsdale Public Library’s first anniversary in its new building designed by Bennie Gonzales. The facility, part of a civic center with city hall, has grown into a cultural hub with 76 thousand volumes plus records, magazines, art, and reference materials under Brad Simon’s guidance.
The White House proposes that Oak Ridge Paducah and Portsmouth plants operate as a separate entity within the Atomic Energy Commission and be sold to private interests eventually. Critics warn of energy monopolies and loss of control over weapons-grade uranium while supporters cite potential commercial gains and efficiency.
In a college letters column, a writer denies wearing an arm band at a game and explains a student handed him a red, white and blue band he put in his pocket. He defends teachers wearing armbands off campus but argues on campus they should teach and set a good example.
Mrs Clyde Johnson of Scottsdale denies claims that Sahlin wore a red white and blue arm band at the Coronado Scottsdale High School football game. She states she and her husband were with the Sahlins all evening and no arm band was worn.
A dialogue style transcript parodies a January 1971 White House State of the Union address. Hoppe and co host provide satirical commentary on the president, the press, and political figures amid a tone of cautious praise and mock impartiality.
The review covers Goff’s 1969 study of Robert Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s son, noting the author’s role at Phoenix College and the extensive bibliography and illustrations. It highlights Lincoln custody of his father’s papers, the Library of Congress transfer, and the 1923 policy change delaying opening of certain papers. It also summarizes Lincoln’s marriage, offspring, law practice, political rise, and eventual death at Hildene.
Virginia Payette reflects on childhood in midcentury America with school days and playground games, contrasting past patriotism and discipline with modern concerns. She recalls pledges, protests by students, drugs, and parental anxieties, ending with a wry Valentine Day note.
A Scottsdale contractor, identified as John Clayton, was elected Monday as chairman of the Town Charter committee, marking a notable leadership change reported from ten years ago.
The Scottsdale publication notes W. B. Doe Wright as assistant publisher with monthly and yearly rates listed. Pricing shown includes $1.30 per month and various annual rates such as $15.60 and $18.20, indicating subscription options.
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