Editorial Urges Expanding Maricopa County Supervisors
Progress editorial argues for increasing the Maricopa County board from three to seven to curb concentrated power. It says two Democrats and one Republican control policy, personnel, and tax money, warning of dictatorship risk and urging a return to governance by the people.
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Early Christmas Cards Spark Seasonal Debate
A local merchant sent the first Christmas card of the year on November 25. The writer notes the advancing selling season erodes the true spirit of Christmas, arguing early cards and promotions push profit over celebration.
McClellan probes lag in Senate riot hearings and Jackson’s Nixon aid
Senate investigator John McClellan struggles to corral two members for hearings on the 1967 Newark and Houston riot aftermath. The hearings focus on policing and tactics, while housing and jobs in Negro slums are downplayed amid liberal opposition. Donald L. Jackson joins Nixon’s campaign efforts, bringing conservative support on Capitol Hill as Addonizio’s Newark and governorship politics shape the volatile debate.
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Republican Party
Henry Salvatori
Voters League
Reagan
A Christmas kind of love from a mother
A poem written for children at Christmas reflecting on a mother’s life and gift of love. It recalls humble holidays, shared gifts, and a prayer that every child will know a mother’s Christmas kind of love as a divine gift. Sent from Scottsdale by Mrs. Robert Stas.
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Egypt Key in Mideast as Rabin Discusses Western Influence
Gen. Yitzhak Rabin told the Hearst Task Force in Jerusalem that Egypt holds the key role in Middle East affairs. He noted Jordan’s king carries Western influence and referenced a reception in Washington.
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Federal funding not key to scientific progress, Goldwater says
Barry Goldwater warns against letting federal financing of science erode private research. He cites genetics and potential state control, notes human ingenuity outpaces bureaucrats, and questions Red China's ideological science. He urges balance with defense needs but stresses mind over money.
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Brooklyn Heights
In international finance and creeping reality
A satirical vignette from 1967 shows Israel and Britain adjusting currencies after a pound devaluation. Albert Pranglove, a fish peddler, loses faith in the dollar and becomes a national curiosity as the world pivots to fiat money. The piece lampoons belief in money and market steadiness.
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Slips Tests Probed For Beast Speed At Tests
The Sacramento Call and Bee notes tests to determine if the beast acted rapidly. References Saint of Fire Hellenic Orthodox Church in New London and St. Sophia. Augusta Chronicle mentions Mrs. Eisenhower riding with her husband to August. Los Angeles Herald-American in brief.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress details and publication info 1967
Scottsdale Daily Progress lists staff and publishing details with dates and contact information. It shows editors Jerry McElfresh and W. Wright, publishing schedule for seasons, and mailing address in Scottsdale Arizona.
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