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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1968
Page
2
The piece lauds Apollo 7 as a landmark scientific achievement that opened new frontiers while noting the dangers. It contrasts poetry and science, argues for poetry’s value in a tech age, and says the mission, though not the moon voyage, marked a forward step and reflected Apollo as a symbol of modern progress.
The Arizona race centers on Judge Charles Bernstein seeking another term on the Supreme Court. He is praised as having an excellent record and wide respect among judges and lawyers, facing opposition from Judge Jack Hays of the Maricopa County Superior Court amid party campaign activity.
Readers weigh involvement of Hays in campaign materials promoting incumbents and criticizing courts while backing Judge Charles Bernstein for re election. The letter questions ethics and calls for support of Bernstein as a proven judge.
The Mailbag Fund questions Nixon’s conservatism citing foreign policy and civil rights stance while Apollo 7 space news and film ratings reform spark debates. The page fills with quotes on Nixon Humphrey and other figures alongside musings on space, cinema ratings, and a Dewey poll anecdote.
The Evans Novak dispatch outlines North Vietnam’s worsening home front crisis. Truong Chinh calls for crackdown on corruption and profiteers, signaling a shift away from claimed victories. He warns of a prolonged struggle to root out enemies while economy and distribution falter.
Ted Thackrey Jr reports on the Nick Dandelos memoir detailing Nick the Greek’s gambling philosophy. The 250 page Rand book argues odds and strategies emphasize odds containment, ESP, and self discipline, with anecdotes on games like Faro and roulette and Nick’s view of casino operations.
A child asks if George Wallace exists and the essay asserts his reality as a cultural force. It argues Wallace lives in the hearts of supporters and critics alike, shaping fears and fantasies in American politics.
Scottsdale ten years ago the Jaycees joined with Valley groups in a Get Out The Vote effort for the November 4 general election. They offered transport to polling places for anyone needing help. Royal Treadway was named chair of the nominating committee by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. Don Horton led the Chamber’s business development committee. James G. Hart, on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and candidate for re election, announced projects totaling over 5 million dollars completed in Scottsdale during his six years on the board, with two large undertakings ongoing: Scottsdale Road paving from Camelback Road to Lincoln, and Camelback from 40th Street to Arcadia.
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