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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1969
Page
2
Mary DeMeritt, a ASU doctoral student, warns of a drug oriented society and urges understanding and honesty in parenting. She notes teens seek recognition and may turn to drugs or other risky acts without proper parent involvement and good communication. Drugs like LSD and speed can be deadly.
The piece argues President Nixon pushes citizens to spend less while maintaining space program and military procurement. It suggests non military cuts harm college scholarships urban transit and slum clearance, and asserts strong federal leadership is needed to reduce large expenditures despite limited inflation impact.
A White House meeting revealed George Shultz opposing a strict money squeeze and seeking Fed easing. Nixon also announced Dr. Burns will replace William Martin as Federal Reserve chair, signaling potential policy flexibility amid inflation worries.
Barbara B. McCracken urges Scottsdale residents to back President Nixon and UNICEF in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign this Halloween. The piece highlights UNICEF’s global aid, non-political stance, and the call for local children to participate while adults fund and support the effort.
A teacher explains the principal role focusing on communication with parents and handling discipline while questioning claims of principal supervision of instruction. The piece argues for the need of qualified leadership, suggests principals teach occasionally, and predicts role changes with differentiated staffing.
A sharp decline in Volkswagen Beetle sales is noted after two decades as a sales leader. The piece contrasts the bug’s iconic looks with improved interiors and rising imports from Japan and Germany, while recalling car-owner anecdotes and VW’s advertising legacy.
Scottsdale Progress editor Jerry McElfresh is managing editor W B Wright assistant publisher with Scottsdale Publishing Company address 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. It notes publication days September to May and June to August and lists subscription rates by carrier motor route and mail with yearly totals.
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