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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1966

Page

2

State urges open mind to peace in Viet Nam talks

Editorial argues the State Department clings to fixed positions on foreign policy and dismisses Pham Van Dong's speech as nothing new. It notes Dong's concessions widen negotiation room and warns continued war escalation harms the economy and lives. Open-minded diplomacy is urged.

State Department Viet Nam Ita North Viet Nam Pham van Dong We Department U.S South Viet Nam Mer Johnson

Computers and romance in New Jersey match making

A New Jersey couple hosted a party where 76 invited couples were asked what traits they wanted in a date. A computer dating service matched pairs, but only two couples ended up dating their own spouses. The piece notes computers struggle with romance despite clever matchmaking.

New Jersey

Drummond urges bold action against inflation in politics

Roscoe Drummond argues politicians from the President to Congress misread public maturity and hesitate to raise taxes in an election year. He cites a Harris poll showing voters favor strong federal anti inflation measures and warns half Keynesian policy will harm long term prosperity.

Washington Drummond Congress Louis Harris

Child Rescued by Neighbor After Gate Lapse

A 23 month old wandered out undetected as children left for the night. Terry Grim of 6632 East Oak Street found the canal bank boy and brought him to safety, then contacted P M Nortis at 6619 East Vernon who alerted police. The family thanks the neighborly community for the rescue.

Terry Grim E. Oak St P. M. Nor E. Vernon Paby Morris

Plea for a Scottsdale Municipal Band and Concerts

A Scottsdale resident urges the city to form a municipal band to strengthen community identity. She recalls fond Encanto Park concerts in Phoenix and suggests a small ensemble with simple seating in a central park, with monthly or more frequent performances. Mrs. J. C. Meier, 8325 E Mariposa Dr, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Encanto Park Phoenix Munici J. C. Meier E. Mariposa Dr. Scottsdale

Barry Goldwater Labels Johnson Scarecrow of the Year

The piece argues Lyndon B. Johnson uses fear to win support in 1964. It cites TV ads showing a girl blown up and a Social Security card torn, claiming Johnson misleads the public about Republicans and Social Security while escalating inflation and foreign conflict.

Lyndon B. Johnson Goldwater Lyndon Johnson Johnson Viet Nam Repub‘Ticans Wasa.tv Lyndon ‘Johnson

Papal Mission in Viet Nam Recounts Catholic History

The piece traces Catholic missions in Viet Nam from the 16th century onward, noting De Rhodes and Franciscans, the North and South churches, and the role of Vietnamese nuns. It argues the Buddhist persecution tale surrounding Ngo Dinh Diem was a hoax and clarifies church-birth narratives through centuries.

Haiean Alexandre de Rhodes S. J Nabod de Rhodes Viet Nam Saigon Rome Innocent Fr. de Rhodes Francois Deydier Sisterhood of the Lovers of the Cross South Ngo Dinh Diem Chuhch Diem South Viet -Nam Das

Godfather visits An Khe to see godson in Vietnam

Ralph McGill travels to An Khe to check on his godson, John Martin a Machine Gun Specialist Fourth Class with the First Cavalry. The visit recounts combat history, injuries, and a humorous encounter with Oscar the monkey, plus a tour of allied Korean troops.

AN Khe Viet Nam Benning Ho Chi Minh John’s Patro Tidd John Martin Congress Siebmard Oscar

Fragmentary newspaper masthead noting editors

A damaged OCR line cites Jonatha and Jerry McElfresh with editor and managing editor roles and volume data, indicating a masthead fragment from a historic issue. The text includes names and inconsistent publication metadata without a complete article.

I Jonatha Jerry McElfresh

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