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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1966
Page
2
Progress editorial warns Arizona must act now on smog. It cites valley pollution from sulfur dioxide and dust, urges mandatory car emission controls and stiff penalties for polluters, and warns of a coming smog crisis threatening health and tourism.
A public safety message notes that car thefts are rising and hard to solve. It cites a Pittsburgh survey where 38 percent of parked cars were unlocked and many had keys in the ignition. It urges motorists to remove keys and lock vehicles to reduce theft and police workload.
Ralph McGill discusses Robert Benjamin Smith a disturbed 18 year old who killed five women and a girl in a Mesa Arizona beauty shop He sought recognition from headlines and TV and radio and described his actions as a deliberate attempt to be known The piece considers mental health needs and media influence in mass killings.
A reader, retired NYC officer Genevese, argues that inaction led to Kitty Genovese’s death and urges citizens to defend themselves. The letter cites Arizona law on self defense, citizen arrest, and using necessary force, urging to act to protect loved ones and place suspects under arrest before contacting police.
In South Viet Nam the first helicopter wave lands at LZ 18 and quickly comes under jungle fire. A second helicopter is hit, and air power is used to secure a hot LZ with F 100 fighters and 105 mm howitzers. The operation, by Maj Gen DePuy’s plan, proceeds with 17 waves and heavy support.
The columnist argues democracy grants "a sort of equality" and the Constitution permits discrimination when based on real distinctions. A 5'8" police height rule is constitutional for policing but would be unconstitutional if applied to voters. Law weighs equality with real differences and proper purposes, urging tempered equality as the democratic standard.
Ronald Reagan spoke to Associated Press Managing Editors in San Diego pledging to restore local self rule and curb overbearing bureaucrats. He portrayed himself as a stern, dignified figure like Judge Hardy and denied future national candidacy.
The fragment lists Scottsdale staff roles with Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor and W B Doc Wright as Assistant Publisher, but the rest of the byline is cut off leaving a partial newsroom credit line.
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