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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes UN Day amid fading expectations as the UN’s early mediator role waned due to Soviet vetoes and new nations lacking leadership. It credits WHO UNESCO UNICEF for lasting value and suggests Charter reform could revive a path to lasting peace through its independent agencies.
A Republican Moise Berger and a Democrat Pat Eldridge vie for county attorney. Both are young former assistants with tough law enforcement views. Berger sparked talk by claiming Scottsdale students eighth grade and up have tried marijuana. Eldridge faced a public court spat and once led a free swinging anti obscenity campaign. We favor Berger for maturity and ability to work with officials.
Evans Novak reports a dramatic fundraising surge for Hubert Humphrey after the overnight House lockup over debates. Contributions rise with at least $5 million offered plus 18 000 donations totaling $252 000 by Oct 13. IDS lobbying ties and Colson’s role linked to Nixon’s securities letter spark scrutiny. Sen. Percy’s Illinois standing declines amid Miami Beach stance affecting Ogilvie's campaign.
In a letter the writer derides the Scottsdale Fine Arts Commission for requiring approvals before installing decorative items in City Hall or Library. He mocks elevated taste and quips about public art, favoring broad public display over formal restrictions.
New York columnist Bob Considine questions Soviet space chief Leonid Sedov who, in New York, claims Russia has no lunar race with the United States. Sedov’s stance comes as NASA struggles to secure necessary funding for the Apollo program amid opposition on Capitol Hill.
The author argues that hate and fear dominate the presidential campaign era, citing third party candidate George Wallace and widespread support for segregation. The piece notes failures of school desegregation in the South, belligerent northern and western Wallace crowds, and calls for Humphrey and Nixon to present plans for full citizenship and equality.
A letter urges all Arizonans to vote, framing voting as a civic duty and urging readers to be motivated on election day. The message, signed by Roseanne Stas of Scottsdale, emphasizes national and state benefit from high turnout.
On a bright October day atop Glassy Mountain near Flat Rock North Carolina Ralph McGill writes of vivid autumn colors and a rugged ascent with Paula Sandburg and LeRoy. The piece reflects on Sandburg as a compassionate figure and mentions her brother photographer Edward Steichen. It surveys Carl Sandburg life from humble beginnings to literary stature and notes his death at Connemara on Glasy Mountain.
Fragmentary OCR shows publishing pattern Monday to Saturday with seasonal gaps and holiday exceptions. References Scottsdale Publishing at 302 Ball Park in Scottsdale Arizona 85252 and a note about not accepting unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Date October 23, 1968.
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