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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1966
Page
2
A fragmented editorialpage item lists endorsements and shifting allegiances in a Democratic Senate race. It notes Gerard Beyer and George Price among supporters, mentions party lines and calls for reform. The piece contains mixed commentary on candidates and a call for changes in leadership.
The piece discusses sumo stars like the 290 pound entrants and the life inside stables. It notes education levels among wrestlers and the path to stardom under stable supervision. It mentions Hirohito era context and the Emperor’s ceremonial presence around the sport.
The piece argues that despite popular calls for freedom and prosperity in Eastern Europe, the Communist party maintains monopoly and police state control. It notes limited U.S. trade with the bloc and skepticism about rapid reform under market socialism.
Mrs S B Spangler Sr commends the taped book review series sponsored by the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library. She notes seven years of weekly attendance enriches minds and hours and applauds Maggie Wilson for selecting Lina Jubber to lead reviews.
Ralph McGill argues federal aid has expanded hospital access and services across the nation while criticizing candidates who promise to cut federal support. He notes that without this aid many communities would face worsened health, education, and infrastructure, despite corruption concerns in local administration.
The piece argues a public scholar’s praise of plantation slavery hides a core issue. It likens government coercion and taxation to slavery, urging readers to weigh the loss of individual choice against purported societal benefits and to consider modern parallels to old slave conditions.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress is published Monday through Friday evenings and Saturday mornings by the Scottsdale Publishing Company. Offices are at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale 85252 with telephone 947 7544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. Volume VI No 176 dated September 12 1968.
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