Peace should be top priority over election politics
The piece argues that U.S. leaders pursued a political settlement in Vietnam for electoral reasons, condemns President Thieu as a ruthless dictator, and urges peace as the first American goal. It warns that delaying peace for political ends would mark the Nixon era as unprincipled while highlighting suffering of Vietnamese civilians and soldiers on both sides.
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South Vietnam
Thieu
White House
Nixon
Vietnam
Salute to Our Newspaper Carriers
The Progress honors 232 carriers, young merchants delivering the paper six days a week regardless of weather. They gain experience, meet people, and build self confidence while helping the community receive daily news. National Newspaper Week spotlights carriers nationwide.
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America
Enemies of the People Sit in Congress, Writes Opinion
A long critique argues Congress covers for the White House, padding payrolls and blocking consumer protection bills. It cites ethics, privacy, and conflicts of interest, noting Sen. Scott and Sen. Cook helped kill a disclosure bill while Nixon-era officials claimed privacy.
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Sweet Land
Congress
Sen
William Fulbright
Arkansas
Little Rock
White House
Senate
Executive Branch
Federal Judiciary
Hugh Scott
Marlow Cook
Nixon
Atty
Richard Kleindienst
Democratic
Army
FBI
America
Scott
Sargent Shriver
Agriculture Department
National Rifle Assn
Salt spread would form 500 foot deep layer, geography study says
If the salt removed from oceans and seas were spread uniformly over the earth, it would create a layer more than 500 feet deep, according to the National Geography Society as reported by Port Angeles Daily News.
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National Geography Society
Port Angeles
Wash
Daily News
Inconsistent college spending cited by a reader
A reader questions Scottsdale Community College’s control of student funds and criticizes the dean for directing money to sports while denying student oversight. The letter compares this to a board stance on a student government expense and mocks campus politics and a visiting speaker’s tour.
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Scottsdale Community College
SCC
Integrity and party loyalty in Arizona's 4th district race
The letter argues integrity over party loyalty in Arizona's 4th congressional district. It criticizes John Conlan for poor voting records and self serving positions, urging Republicans to support Democrat Jack Brown for better representation. It highlights voter disenchantment in both parties.
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Arizona
John Conlan
U.S
Jack Brown
Progress Letters To Editor Request Word Limit and Verification
The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 350 words due to space constraints and to include name and home address for verification. Preference will be given to typewritten letters to ensure legibility and authenticity.
Rumor Bucks Connally for State or Defense Post
A persistent Washington rumor ties John B. Connally to a Nixon second-term cabinet as either secretary of state or defense. Observers recall Connally’s tough economic diplomacy as treasurer and doubt he suits State or Defense, while Kissinger, Rogers, and Rockefeller figures figures shift the odds. Officials say Nixon has not decided and will wait until after the November election.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
John B. Connally
Defense
Connally
West
Treasury
United States
U.S
Texas
Pentagon
America
State
Defense Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
White House
Melvin R. Laird
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Scottsdale Civic Center Bench Proposal Sparks Park Idea
A reader proposes adding a bench outside the license bureau to let parents of new driver license applicants enjoy the park-like Scottsdale Civic Center. The suggestion aims to improve the area around the Scotts dale bureau and enhance visitor comfort.
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Scottsdale Civic Center
Scottsdale
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Angela) Davis
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