Czechoslovakia’s struggle for freedom amid Soviet pressure
Editorial notes that after a brief taste of freedom Czechoslovakia returns to a dull gray limbo under Warsaw Pact dominance. It argues a small nation cannot withstand a superpower, credits Czechs with bravery, warns Soviet imperialism, and predicts renewed liberty movements in Czechoslovakia Poland and possibly the USSR.
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Traffic Delays Highlight Need for Downtown Street Plan
Citizens voice frustration at Camelback and Scottsdale Road work causing long delays. They urge finishing the downtown street plan and acquiring right of way for alternate arterials to prevent higher costs and worse congestion as Scottsdale’s main north south route becomes overloaded.
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McGill Warns on Europe Fear and Nuclear Tensions
Ralph McGill argues European fear of nuclear war grows from Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia and de Gaulle’s stance. He warns against a perpetual arms race and urges renewed U.S.-Soviet detente to curb nuclear proliferation and stabilize world peace.
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Scottsdale letter opposes Broadway sign revision
Steven L. Roberts of the Yavapai Area Homeowners Association reports at a Aug 29 1968 meeting a unanimous resolution opposing a proposed sign size revision for Broadway Hale Los Arcos store. The group cites lack of proof linking sign size to sales and argues for preserving existing ordinance to avoid billboards. urges denial to keep Scottsdale’s area upgrading and assets.
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Seventh Day Adventist program helps quit smoking nationwide
The article notes many smokers resist quitting but cites a church run public service series by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. It claims 70 to 80 percent of attendees stop smoking and 50 to 60 percent quit permanently after a five day period.
Political commentary on 1952 campaign figures and Vietnam policy
A long Chicago FRIDAY column surveys Jim Farley, Dwight Eisenhower, Hubert Humphrey, and Richard Daley on admin control, Vietnam strategy, and possible 1952 outcomes. It contrasts Korea ceasefire gains with Vietnam risks, and imagines campaign travel and political messaging, plus media behavior.
The 1968 Democratic Convention Loser Tale
A London style column recounts the 1968 Democratic convention with satire on adjournment delays, security excesses, and chaotic scenes. It notes the adjournment on November 17 after a protracted floor fight and highlights security measures including tattooed delegates and color coded credentials.
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