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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
3
The editorial salutes Poetry Day proclaimed by Arizona officials. It reflects on poets of the past and present, noting the challenges poets face earning a living, limited publishing venues, and societal neglect. It argues poetry adds beauty and thought to a busy modern world.
A Free Press EDITOR'S NOTE recalls Reuters thoughts on liberty press responsibility and truth. Quotations from Eisenhower Napoleon Kandier Hamilton Jefferson Franklin emphasize strong free media as safeguard for democracy and safe citizenry.
The article notes Senator William Scranton's move toward a 1968 Republican nomination during Barry Goldwater’s campaign. It describes Scranton’s attempt to rally liberals, praise Goldwater where appropriate, and his plan to reform the Republican National Committee while positioning himself as a potential eastern counter to the western party shift.
Roscoe Drummond notes Michigan's governor race where George Romney edges toward re election if Johnson gains in the state. Rep. Neil Staebler attacks the Goldwater label and presses Romney to choose between party loyalty and endorsements. Polls show Romney ahead, Johnson ahead in the state JFK carried in 1960.
A reader questions President Johnson's claim of a God day in Arizona while denouncing his political posturing. A second letter argues for strict firearm penalties and registration to curb crime, while a third supports handgun licensing and NRA safety programs, condemning red tape for law abiding citizens.
The Count Casimir Pulaski Day parade in New York stretched over five hours down Fifth Avenue drawing about 100,000 Polish heritage participants. Robert Kennedy joined part of the procession with neighbors from Glen Cove, amid praise for Pulaski’s sacrifice and a reminder of his death at Savannah in 1779. The column honors Pulaski’s Courage, notes his Polish birth, his service with Pulaski's Legion, and reflects on immigrant contributions to American liberty.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress invites reader letters but limits submissions to 400 words and requires signatures. Names and addresses may be withheld if circumstances warrant.
Column notes Gen Eisenhower’s rumored travel scrambles as he weighs future postings and political signals. It cites a joking line about sending Barry Goldwater to Vietnam and recalls Ike’s 1952 speech-writing misgivings. The piece adds light portraits of public figures and quips about Cuba’s debt and Khrushchev.
Scottsdale Daily Progress is an afternoon newspaper published by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. It operates with offices at 302 Ball Park Plaza in Scottsdale and uses telephone line WH 6 3441. The paper is second class mail at Scottsdale, Arizona, and this entry notes Volume IV, issue 205.
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