Planning For 150000: Scottsdale's Growth Ahead
Guest editorial by Charles N. Ronan, Scottsdale County Attorney, urges immediate planning for a future population of 150000 as Phoenix nears one million. He notes past delays and advocates preserving downtown western atmosphere while allowing high rise apartments and offices near the core.
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Charles N. Ronan
Groves defends Oppenheimer award amid lingering doubt
General Leslie Groves praises Enrico Fermi award winner J. Robert Oppenheimer, stating he would be astonished by any disloyal act and that the scientist’s service was invaluable. AEC and Oppenheimer’s future access remain unclear, with debates on his return to inner atomic research and ongoing security questions.
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Great Frustrations Outline British World Troubles
Ralph McGill notes a winter of discontent across nations. Britain faces unsteady leadership, unemployment, and a possible split in the Commonwealth. Southern Rhodesia looms as a crisis with limited British power and no African political voice.
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Britain Faces Era of Great Frustrations
The article argues Britain loses direct control over Southern Rhodesia with a looming threat of independence and possible union with South Africa. It warns of a potential Commonwealth split if Africans reject a biracial government, notes UN trusteeship as a last resort, and critiques global leaders amid rising Cold War tensions.
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Kennedy softens stance on steel price cuts and big business
President Kennedy shifts approach to steel executives after a year of price hikes. He previously clashed with Roger Blough of U S Steel in 1962 and later directed calls to Hodges and other officials to curb inflation. Officials say the administration now largely holds the line on consumer prices, contrasting with earlier confrontations.
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Blough
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Roswell Gilpatrick
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Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Senate
Kennedy’s Steel Fight Tumbles Into Salami Tactics Debate
The piece discusses Kennedy’s clashes with U S Steel in 1962 and describes a broader pattern of escalating steel prices abroad and domestic pressure. It cites congressional subpoenas and party dynamics, noting Republican finance ties to steel firms and the shifting political stance amid the investigation.
Kennedy pressures Congress for action on his desk
Doris Fleeson notes President Kennedy pushes leaders to send measurable bills to his desk while Congress resists, with lawmakers snapping at staff. The article suggests little push to pass work that would aid reelection prospects, portraying a heavy workload as a chore rather than a challenge.
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Kennedy
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Congress inaction cited as leadership apathy and demands for reform
The piece critiques Congress for weak leadership and calls for reforms to reassert its role. It notes Senate Democrats like Mike Mansfield face back bench pressure over foreign policy focus and relations with Lyndon Johnson, while House Democrats seek stronger action and a more visible front man in Speaker McCormack.
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Mexico
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Editor's Mailbag on Phoenix Water Discrimination
A Scottsdale reader states $15 invested with the Phoenix Water Department and offers to fund a court challenge against what he calls discriminatory water pricing. He thanks the paper for enlightening coverage and invites others to contribute.
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City of
Phoenix
Debate Over Federal Aid For Schools Sparks Strong Views
A school hearing last Tuesday featured a heated exchange on federal aid for education. Proponents argue for federal support while opponents seek more school services through tuition, higher product taxes, or continued funding from other sources.
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