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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
4
The piece warns that a long week-end will bring more cars and a higher risk of death and injuries. It notes repeated safety lectures have gone ignored and urges BE CAREFUL, DO NOT DRINK IF DRIVING, and STOP FOR A REST IF TIRED.
Arizona's automobile inspection program started as a fiasco and has become an evident failure. Timelines slipped, stickers peeled, inspectors pushed unnecessary repairs, and cars with faulty safety features are common. A survey found 20 percent with defective headlights, pointing to systemic enforcement and profit issues.
A compilation of quotes on faith from Napoleon to Mary Baker Eddy, exploring faith as belief without sight, the limits of coercion, liberty, resilience in prayer, and the transformative power of faith across religious and philosophical perspectives. The lines contrast doubt, liberty, and spiritual possibility with varied authorities.
At mid-ratification, testimony fails to sway many votes. About 68 supports exist, including 57 Democrats and 11 Republicans, with 9 clear no votes and 13 undecided. Edward Teller frames opposition, backed by John Foster Jr, amid doubts over security and atmospheric testing.
The Senate preparedness subcommittee hears varied opinions on the arms control pact. Joint Chiefs of Staff largely back ratification while Gen. Curtis LeMay shows reluctance in closed session. Secret hearings feature Gen Thomas Power opposing limits. Secretary Rusk and McNamara present strong cases as Kennedy cites the risk of vast destruction. The process moves toward final committee report and Senate consent.
Former presidential candidate Alf M. Landon and Charles P. Taft urge creation of the Republican Legislative Research Association to fund staff and experts for Republican members of Congress. They argue GOP needs enhanced research power to counter Democratic majorities and advance a constructive record.
Editor’s Mailbag features ACLU Executive Director John de J. Pemberton Jr thanking the Legion for recognizing the ACLU's defense of constitutional rights. He notes the ACLU’s 42 year history and its inclusive membership, urging the Legion to stop smearing the civil liberties group.
Letter from Marr Do Parkington of Scottsdale condemns anonymous phone harassment of public servants and teachers. The writer links such attacks to other demeaning labels and argues attackers lack courage, calling for calmer debate on social studies in schools.
Ralph McGill notes the autumn surplus in wheat feed grains and cotton while migrant workers, miners families, and urban poor rely on charity. He argues technology boosted output from 50 million fewer acres and predicts 50 million fewer acres will feed a growing population by 1980 amid global humanitarian roles.
The article notes rising surpluses in U S stores of powdered milk rice and meats and declines in tobacco use. It discusses taxpayer costs from storage and insurance and reflects on agricultural history from pioneer fields to modern mechanization and additives shaping the future.
In Hong Kong Albert C Bel Homme a U S Army sergeant who defected to Red China explains his return to the West with wife and three sons hoping children will have a better future outside China after ten years under communist conditions An editorial on Peking Radio in Tokyo accuses Russia of aiding the West and the two Chinas scheme and cites U S imperialism betraying socialist camp leaders Bayard Rustin urges jobless to march on Washington for work and federal response follows civil rights demonstrations
Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont says he does not believe any side deals with Russia exist in the nuclear test ban treaty and guarantees that if any secret agreements were made they were not in writing. He made the remark after stating his belief there are no such deals.
The article notes 10 000 daily hunger deaths and proposes two paths to relief. It highlights a United Nations FAO gathering in Washington with 1 200 delegates from over 100 countries. Emphasis is on increasing farming science and technology as well as improving food distribution and trade.
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