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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1964
Page
2
Progress editorial urges Scottsdale to approve a major expansion of Baptist Hospital after years of near capacity. It notes improved finances, need for more beds and facilities, and potential opposition from downtown medical groups, urging swift financing and construction.
The piece notes Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife report their daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines have net worths of 490 thousand and 489 thousand dollars, while the president's own wealth is 378 thousand dollars. It suggests public commentary will mix amusement with scrutiny of family finances.
Marquis Childs notes Britain runs a brief three week campaign with free TV time for three parties and Oct. 15 voting. He contrasts with the lengthy American contest amid high campaign costs and nuclear questions. He recalls Winston Churchill, age 89, not seeking reelection after 62 years in Parliament and cites his Iron Curtain speech and call for peaceful competition.
Drummond lauds the 1964 Congress for achievement in nine months more than three years. He credits President Johnson's leadership and Kennedy's assassination impact. He cites tax cuts civil rights and anti poverty programs as central, bipartisan measures reflecting national consensus and centrist policy.
Letter writers critique the editorial stance on keeping students in school while stressing the need to challenge and engage youths. They argue that mere confinement does not yield better outcomes by age 16 or 25 and call for productive citizen development through meaningful learning opportunities.
Joseph S. Stocker of the Arizona Education Association commends the editorial about Theodore Mote published Tuesday September 22, urging strong public support for Mote’s ideas. Stocker signs from 2102 W. Indian School Rd.
The piece criticizes Senator Barry Goldwater for sensationalism and factionalism. It cites Atlantic Monthly concerns about his judgment and policies, including nuclear weapons and civilian control, and notes Goldwater's support from extremist groups.
The piece accuses Charles de Gaulle of pressuring Laos to aid the Red cause, undermining NATO and U S efforts in Southeast Asia. It argues his Paris-Saigon stance shifts power toward Moscow and Peking, creating a Moscow-Peking-Paris axis and destabilizing South Viet Nam.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists staff roles including Jonathan Marshall editor Maurice L Carter advertising director Dan Byrne managing editor and notes publication schedule and office address at 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale Arizona with phone line WH 6 3441. The notice is dated Sept 25 1964.
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