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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1967
Page
4
The Progress editorial urges voters to participate as the school board faces overcrowding bond issues and pay structure decisions. It endorses Tom Argen, supports Larsen for open mind and business experience, and emphasizes voting tomorrow to elect capable leaders.
Congress votes to bar Great Britain from bidding on 16 Navy minesweepers, despite closer ally status and Britain’s financial troubles. The decision ignores the country’s purchase needs and contrasts with purchases from nations not always friendly.
The text argues that England is purchasing F-111 interceptor-bombers from the United States at 2.5 billion dollars while minesweepers would cost 180 million. It claims the U S A gains more business from such deals than it loses and criticizes Congress for short sightedness and growing international resentment.
Washington observers note autumn crowds flock to the White House site as sightseeing buses fill the streets. The piece traces the residence history from 1800, recalls Hamilton Jefferson compromises over the capital, and reflects on presidents past and the enduring symbol of the White House.
NSU Cliff Carpenter a Scottsdale realtor was reelected secretary treasurer of the Scottsdale Wilvants Club. Connie Day was elected president of the Soloma PTA succeeding Witlany Mousion who resigned to move to another district. Mrs Is Quertal was named vice president.
Otto A Hackbarth voices taxpayer revolt against the school board and advisory council. He supports Don Kersten as a defender of economy and better fundamentals in education, citing his defeat of the bond issue and urging others to elect him. The editor notes other candidates also opposed the bond and warns Kersten’s backers include extreme right-wing figures.
A citizen letter urges Scottsdale residents to demand clear school board plans after a defeated bond issue. The author calls for statewide funding of schools to reduce local taxes and emphasizes better communication between citizens and the district.
The author denounces Robert McNamara for deploying a minimal anti ballistic missile system as too late and flawed. The piece argues it won't close the nuclear tech gap with the Soviet Union, cautions it could lull the public into false security, and calls for stronger military research and defense planning. It highlights high altitude blast data, treaty limits, and future breakthrough methods versus penny-pinching policy.
Washington insiders urge Richard Nixon to ease Vietnam stance and shift campaign emphasis to domestic issues. Advisers warn a softer line could secure nomination, while hawks fear rigidity may cost him votes against Johnson and alienate base. Nixon shows cautious interest but skepticism.
Letter from Mariann Cook urges a study of middle schools as Scottsdale grows. She argues the failed 13 million bond stemmed from excluding middle schools and proposes a separate study and vote on whether to include them before any bond election.
A summary of patent eligibility notes from a legal column: usefulness requires the invention to work, benefit society, and not be frivolous. Examples include pitfalls like perpetual motion and tobacco-device patents, and positives like an improved pistol or oddball patents such as an automatic hat tipper or grapefruit shield.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress published by Scottsdale Publishing Co. at 302 Bell Park Plaza, Scottsdale, Arizona 85252, lists circulation and staff credits for W. B. Doc Wright and the managing editor. It notes publication Monday through Saturday evenings except holidays and provides a contact phone number 947-7544. The paper disclaims responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photos, with October 2 1967 edition listed.
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