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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1969
Page
2
The editorial argues the district has been run by the business office, harming academics. It calls for the superintendent to have budget authority, with the business manager as controller and an outside audit to safeguard tax dollars and achieve academic excellence.
The Navy seeks a major boost to intelligence and counter intelligence programs with a projected rise to over 36 million dollars in the current year. A new computerized system will coordinate sea based reports at a center in Suitland Maryland linking four regional hubs to serve commanders and the Defense Intelligence Agency.
The piece argues for a higher federal minimum wage of 2.50, claiming broad coverage is needed in Arizona and nationwide. It warns a 90 cent increase could spark inflation, hurt fixed incomes, and trigger economic chaos unless past inequities are fixed.
A New York Daily News poll shows Mayor John V. Lindsay ahead in the mayoral race amid a watershed Jewish-area shift toward Lindsay. Rockefeller reportedly offered stealth campaign money. Lindsay declined. The piece notes Procaccino’s weak bid and Marchi’s limited recognition, with racial calm and campaign missteps shaping the tilt.
A reader questions Scottsdale Ordinance No. 41 on repairing automobiles on private property. They urge homeowners to weigh benefits of enforcement against eye sores and note concerns about street cleanliness, stray dogs, and neighborhood appearance.
A letter urges Halloween visitors in Scottsdale and nearby areas to support UNICEF by asking for UNICEF donations. It notes UNICEF is part of the United Nations and that funds aid children globally with food medicine and vitamins. Even small contributions help, such as five cents protecting against tuberculosis or thirty vitamin tablets.
Letter writer Paul M. Nold from Scottsdale argues editors exaggerate GOP spending fears while praising Nixon’s efforts. He claims Congress pushes veteran education raises and broad fringe benefits, while lobbyists delay tax reform. He urges public support for restrained spending and presidential initiative.
A decade ago the Scottsdale Chamber Opera announced its first production to open at Scottsdale High School Auditorium. Nancy McMahon Ben Perl and Taylor Reed lead roles as RSVP presents the opening program. The Scottsdale Beavers face the Prescott Badgers to decide playoff quality in Class AA after Friday’s rout of Catalina.
New York hosts a party for Joe Namath debuting a Random House memoir titled I Cant Wait Until Tomorrow We Cause I Get Better Looking Everyday The event features 500 guests with Bennett Cerf and Sonny Werblin among the attendees Namath’s fashion and personality draw sharp notes from press and publishers.
In the Scottsdale Progress issue, editor Jerry McElfresh, with assistant Dec Wright, lists subscription rates. Carder and motor route delivery priced at 306 Whe $1 20 Moss. mail rates show yearly pricing and out of state options, including $1.60 monthly and $15.80 yearly figures.
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