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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1969
Page
2
An editorial reflects on the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression. It recalls breadlines, bank foreclosures, job shortages, and people scavenging for basic needs, contrasting then with today and urging gratitude for present security.
Scottsdale artist Frank Holt won Valley National Bank’s purchase prize at the Arizona State Fair for his painting titled The Tourists. James E. Patrick, executive vice president of the bank, presented Holt with the prize check.
Rep John Rhodes says Congress and the Nixon administration bear some blame for slow progress. Nixon predicts a cooperative approach to pass legislation, while Rhodes urges mutual effort to avoid a do nothing label. The piece notes farm subsidies, public broadcasting funding votes, a gun act rider, and Aspinall’s continued committee activity as Congress returns for the fall.
The piece compares Scottsdale's sign rules with Tempe as Mayor Tims notes billboards north of the line remain visible and new signs are smaller and well designed. It questions why other communities have not adopted similar controls and argues strong sign rules help attract business and tourism.
Rep. William Scherle, Iowa Republican, rallies for extended hearings on a multi billion dollar anti poverty authorization bill. He cites explosive evidence of OEO mismanagement and argues previous hearings favored supporters. A Nunn letter urges delay until documented abuses are shown and cites a community action head earning 15000 annually despite a 1967 government loan default.
Marshall Anderson of Phoenix complains that the Arizona Republic prints pro marijuana items and anti sexual freedom pieces in the same issue. He says front page headlines confuse teens and urges firmer editorial standards to serve the east Valley audience.
Residents face a surprising city council rule banning visible auto repairs in public view with fines up to 300 dollars. Critics warn the measure targets ordinary citizens and raises broad civil liberty concerns amid zoning disputes over Mohave School district neighbors.
A harsh polemic mocks midlife Soviet cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov and Georgi Beregovoi for being denied Cape Kennedy access. The piece contrasts Disneyland and Hershey for their visit, questions Kremlin restraint, and questions the visitors about defection while praising Apollo 11 and Space achievements.
Scottsdale Progress lists staff roles and contact details for the Scottsdale Publishing Company. It outlines publication schedule from September to May and summer terms, address at 302 Ball Park Plaza, Scottsdale Arizona, and subscription rates by mail and route delivery.
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