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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1968
Page
2
An editorial mirrors a reader's call to self-examination about rising crime and youth behavior. It argues parents neglect duties like volunteering, guiding youths, and modeling lawful conduct, urging communities to reflect and act to prevent a sick society. The piece notes nationwide scope and stresses public involvement.
The far right weekly Human Events questions Gen Curtis LeMay’s qualifications for vice president criticizing his lack of expertise outside military affairs. The piece notes his role in integrating the Air Force and wonders what other qualifications he has for national leadership.
Washington report traces Murray Chotiner’s reinsertion into Nixon’s campaign, noting his backstage influence since Sept at a Manhattan fundraiser. It details his past in Nixon’s campaigns, the Checkers speech strategy, and later clashes, while contrasting with Muskie and Rumsfeld interactions and a favorable view of Nixon’s 1962 press conference memory.
In a letter from Mrs. Carol Singleton of Dianna Drive Scottsdale concerns about parent apathy in the school area. She cites difficulty recruiting Girl Scout leaders and persistent PTA volunteer shortages despite repeated appeals. She urges more parental engagement to support youth programs.
Lloyd Bimson was elected to the Scottsdale School District board for a three year term, defeating James R. Parsons and John Ennogon. Scottsdale High Beavers football lost to South Mountain 13 to 6. Mrs. Samuel F. Kitchell of Scottsdale was named fundraiser chair for Mount Holyoke College. Mildred Bratzel was named businesswoman of the year by the Scottsdale Women’s Club. Lieut. Commander Carroll J. Marston, of Scottsdale, graduated with honors from the Test Pilot Training School at Patuxent River.
Ines Robb analyzes how protesters label police as pigs during the 1968 Democratic convention era. The essay argues that police reputation undermines recruitment and may threaten justice, while acknowledging the hard reality of danger and public suspicion facing officers.
Ralph McGill comments from Vienna on Czechoslovakia and European press views. He praises Dubcek as Comrade Smile and Simple Truth, notes democratization under pressure, and warns that overt self-cultivation of reforms invites Soviet pushback. He cites Romania as more prudent and critiques overreaching economic plans.
New York reports Mexico is favored to win pistol gold at the Mexico City Games, with opening events described as a colorfully crowded ceremony. The piece also notes political tensions, TV broadcasts, and world leaders' remarks touching on spaceflight, Nixon and Kennedy, and postwar European affairs.
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