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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1961
Page
6
Vietor J. Morgan organizes advertising and promotion for Joseph B. McCormick. The effort focuses on raising profile and market visibility for McCormick’s services.
The American aluminum industry proposes a system of import agreements with nations on the other side of the iron curtain to guard its market share while gaining access to foreign markets and tariff reductions. Industry earnings have declined due to overextended capacity and imports, pushing research and development at risk. The plan labels itself a cartel, a term viewed unfavorably by the public, though parallels are drawn with Europe’s Common Market.
The article argues Russia uses Geneva to shield its atmospheric tests and urges a test ban before any new moratorium. Washington and London view Russia's partial acceptance skeptically as Moscow seeks to deflect moral condemnation while preparing more than 30 above ground detonations.
A Florida woman convicted of killing her husband with a baseball bat lost her Supreme Court appeal arguing the all male jury was biased against women. The court unanimously upheld Florida's voluntary jury duty for women, noting women remain central to home life and may opt out without violating the constitution.
Bob Considine delivers a sharp critique of the Commodity Credit Corporation noting massive losses, taxpayer costs, and subsidies benefiting foreign and domestic interests. He cites 28 years of operation with billions in expenditures and lingering debts tied to cotton programs and storage costs.
Texas liquor laws limit on demand and local option votes. half the state dry half wet. Houston Colts cannot sell beer at $25 million stadium. Two golf greats, Jimmy Demaret and Jackie Burke, open Champions Club near Houston with hybrid turf and fast regrowing divots. A new 10 mile airport project aims to attract golf events.
Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on New York City's school system overhaul after the legislature dismisses the existing board and creates a panel of 11 to nominate a new board. She urges rapid familiarity with conditions, better building plans, and smaller class sizes to help the city’s pupils.
The speaker argues for long term planning on class sizes and urges wide open discussion on campuses. He defends academic freedom for teachers and students, notes tension with a right wing student group, and insists both liberal and conservative viewpoints deserve fair hearing before majority decisions.
The nine Soviet women at a Soviet Embassy news conference argued the Berlin wall protects against war by barring agents from the Western sector. They claimed the barrier primarily benefits you and noted uncertainty in identifying each speaker.
Justice Coker notes Africa’s postcolonial push, Nigeria’s gains, and the tension of colonial memory. He cites Nigeria’s growth from $100 to $120 per capita, new industries, oil exports, and Africa’s stance against communism while hinting at a blended future of capitalism and socialism.
A Scottsdale High School program blends classroom study in economics and marketing with on the job training in distribution. Over 25,000 merchants nationwide participate, including O'Malleys Lumber, Goldwaters, Woolworths, and Enricos, arranging part time work for students such as Mary Beaugureau and Ron Brown to learn costs prices and customer needs.
The original Declaration of Independence is kept in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. It was displayed at the Library of Congress from 1921 to 1952.
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