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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
2
The editorial laments ten injuries and one death in Scottsdale and urges drastic action. It calls for stricter licensing, psychological testing for repeat offenders, and stronger enforcement, arguing driving is a privilege and responsibility, not a right.
The Courier Journal cites rising fat in hot dogs from 33 percent to high fat levels and calls for a 30 percent fat cap backed by Nixon. It notes Agriculture Department plans to require labeling of all ingredients by October 23 and urges meat content transparency for consumers.
In Washington a policy dispute grows between Justice Department enforcement officials and HEW doctors over narcotics control. Sen Yarborough pushes a bill expanding HEW duties, boosting scientific classification authority and reshaping drug policy debates within the Nixon administration.
The author expresses gratitude for endorsement during a write-in campaign for the Scottsdale School Board. He denies special interest influence, pledges impartial service, and honors fellow candidates Jeanne Chapin, Sam Childs, and Ed Hohn. He emphasizes improving education for local children and urges calm, objective work in the coming years.
Police nabbed a man with a pistol tucked in his waistband near the pavillion where the mayor was presenting the keys to the city to Nixon. The suspect, about 40, was taken into custody as the Newark Evening News reports in a fragmentary late edition.
The piece satirically reports Capitol Architect T George Ramesses II unveiling revised restoration plans after damage to a marble column. The proposal includes tearing the Capitol down brick by brick, adding office space and odd amenities, with burnished quotes on saving money while debating absurd features and a roof jet airport.
The SST race keeps Boeing and GE optimistic despite opposition. Nixon seeks more funds to push the project from drawing board to reality. About 20 000 workers will be employed in building two prototypes, with production jobs rising to 50 000 later.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor and Doc Wright as Assistant. Published by Scottsdale Publishing Company at 302 Ball Park Plaza, Scottsdale Arizona 85252 with telephone 947 7544. Second class postage paid in Scottsdale. The paper does not accept responsibility for unsolicited articles or pictures.
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