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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1966
Page
2
Editorial notes growing use of wire taps and hidden microphones by government and others. Calls for strong legislation to curb spying devices and protect public privacy, warning of a Big Brother state akin to Orwell's 1984.
Washington note reviews the early history and funding of the House Un American Activities Committee. It traces roots to 1936 driver Samuel Dickstein and Rep John McCormack and notes revivals amid auto industry strikes.
Neighborhood residents in Paradise Valley push for leash rules after a dog killed another and a second dog, while noting the area has few serious pet problems. They argue population growth and space will raise future issues, but urge cautious policing and voluntary restraint for now.
Nixon expands a behind the scenes push to mobilize the conservative youth movement led by Patrick Buchanan and backed by YAF. A July meeting at Lancaster and a Shoreham Hotel session in August are part of a steady AFL to court young conservatives while moderates press Nixon to soften hard line stances on Viet Nam and housing.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress prints an open letter from the Voters' Pledge Campaign urging candidate dialogue in three Arizona congressional districts. It asks about Viet Nam policy including military victory goals, democracy education, and South Viet Nam's future, seeking replies from candidates.
Goldwater defends his interview claim that Johnson is a bumbling politician. He argues Johnson avoided debate in 1964 to win, mishandled Vietnam and domestic policy, and courted special interests while alienating others. He predicts growing public fatigue with Johnson’s tactics and calls for facing facts rather than pleasing all sides.
Report notes riders toppled chairs and stole food and drinks from patrons before leaving without paying. Included are fragments from Syracuse Post Standard and Boston Globe descriptions, plus stray lines about cooking and freezing food and a damaged Vermont Free Press fragment.
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