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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
4
The Scottsdale city death is noted as Arizona's first traffic fatality this year amid 461 statewide fatalities. The piece urges tougher penalties for habitual violators and drunken drivers, annual car inspections, and more realistic driver tests to reduce deaths and protect lives.
Citizens urge immediate removal of campaign signs as election law in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley remains strict. Voters complain lingering candidate faces and names, noting most races are two years from another contest and signs become tiresome.
Bob Considine argues that French colonial failure in Vietnam contrasts with U S efforts. He says France rejected Vietnamese independence and built a corrupt system using mercenaries and sectarian strife. In contrast the United States supports nation building with schools and language programs, demonstrates generosity, and uses helicopters and modern gear. The French harmed villagers and tortured prisoners while looting.
Reader questions bond finances and tax impact citing prior school board claims and inflation. He compares a $1 250 000 city hall proposal with $27 000 annual rent and asks for clear arithmetic and honesty from city officials.
In Buffalo at the New York State Democratic convention Kennedy angrily denounces Orin Lehman as a nominee choice and confirms lingering tensions with the O Connor camp. He signals heavy but controlled involvement in O'Connor's bid against Rockefeller while stressing broad public appeal over party machinery.
The piece argues no rational debate on civil rights exists with Vice President Humphrey blaming Dirksen for blocking the Civil Rights Act of 1966. It criticizes the administration for avoiding discussion and highlights Dirksen’s stance on open housing as unconstitutional interference with private property. The author urges recognizing property and privacy rights as essential for all Americans.
An old clipping cites comparisons between Soviet and United States road networks with 225000 miles versus over 1.6 million miles. It notes a goal to pave 40000 more miles by 1970, mentions taxation as a status symbol, and references New York’s fiscal strains tied to vote buying.
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