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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1969
Page
2
The piece criticizes a massive border check to curb drug smuggling as heavy handed and ineffective. It argues advance notice undermines the effort, suggesting a surprise flying squad would better disrupt illicit traffic and target sources directly.
Mississippi Senator John C. Stennis reportedly threatened to step down as floor leader on a major military authorization bill unless the Sept 1 desegregation deadline for Mississippi schools could be extended. White House aides and Cabinet members debated the plan before granting a delay, with critics saying the move shows political pressure influencing desegregation policy.
Satirical chronicle describes General Hoo Dat Don Dar in Sag On declaring withdrawal of 40 500 Whitingian troops while American forces surge to replace them. Cabinet quarrels critique Washington policy as the plan escalates to 1.2 million US troops in the field. The piece ends with vows to avoid future land wars in Asia.
A cabinet officer hints at the deep roots of modern business tracing it to the Near East, Sumerians and Achaeans. The piece notes Sumerian invention of writing and credit, Greek coinage and maps, early tax systems, and wage controls later associated with Diocletian.
The writer notes drivers near schools often exceed the 15 mph limit and urges tougher enforcement. A quick survey at seven schools finds only five of 23 cars obeying the limit, with mothers frequently speeding while dropping children.
A brisk travelogue of John Hillaby’s 1100 mile ten week trek from the English south to John O’Groats Scotland. The narrative blends landscape history and local personalities with the author’s use of cross country routes and a tent for lodging.
Classified ad notes a cheerful and capable sitter needed for two 80 year olds five days a week live out in Los Angeles. A separate notice from Troy Alabama offers concert work and free estimates for driveways walkways and patios.
The piece traces a nationwide spike in substitute highs as a marijuana shortage drives teens and preteens to experiments with hashish glue gasoline fumes and novelty items. Officials note a crackdown on cross border smuggling and hemp crops. prices surge while some youths grow or hash instead of relying on pot.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists staff roles and contact details for Scottsdale Publishing Company, 302 Ball Park Plaza, Scottsdale Arizona, with circulation policy and subscription rates for cartage and motor routes, mail in Arizona and out of state, dated September 26 1969. The issue is Volume 18 Number 177.
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