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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues Arizona judge selection harms integrity and independence by forcing primary and general elections with party influences and fundraising. It recommends a non-partisan committee study to propose a nonpartisan appointment system before the next election.
Scottsdale City Manager Bill Donaldson and School Superintendent E G Burnkrant seek to build bridges between the city and the Scottsdale School District. A first step saw city crews repair a canal bridge used by Paiute School children, addressing a safety concern and signaling a thaw in relations.
A $125,000 Johnson tribute film by David Wolper Productions, funded by the Democratic National Committee, was canceled at the last minute as convention managers feared hostile demonstrations in New York and California. The project will be sent to the Library as a permanent exhibit footnote.
Roscoe Drummond argues the 1968 presidential race centers on Nixon and Humphrey. He notes both parties share similar platforms on Vietnam urban crisis and race harmony, leaving voters to judge the nominees’ character and ability to deliver change. The question is who will do the better job.
A reader advocates adding banking education and basic law to high school curricula, alongside consumer education and humanities. They argue practical subjects help youths manage daily life and encourage a more cooperative humane society, urging early emphasis on humanistic understanding.
Sir Moise Berger chief deputy county attorney and Republican candidate spoke to Scottsdale residents on juvenile crime. He noted existing laws must be enforced and clearly understood and urged action on the juvenile drug problem with more state narcotics agents and school based education programs.
Ralph McGill criticizes Governor John McKeithen for supporting a stance that undermines the Democratic party in the South. The piece discusses racial tensions, party reform, and the push to democratize and broaden Southern political leadership amid rising Negro registration and shifting white voter attitudes. The essay argues for rebuilding the party through bridges and tempered ambitions, acknowledging changes in the regional political landscape.
Don MacLean notes a private humor service Curr ents Comedy supplying gags to politicians and public speakers. It operates from 300 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington with writers from Hollywood. The piece lists sample quips about Johnson Nixon and McCarthy and mentions weekly deliveries to subscribers in plain brown wrappers.
Scottsdale Daily Progress is a Monday through Saturday evening paper from September to May and Monday through Friday in June to August. Published by Scottsdale Publishing Company at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona 85252. Contact 947-7544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale Arizona. The paper does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Page 4. September 12, 1968.
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