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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1961
Page
6
The essay argues shelter owners and the public overestimate fear and chaos after a nuclear disaster. It cites Titanic heroism as proof people will selflessly help others, noting looting will occur only locally while other regions mobilize to restore order and aid. Human nobility, not panic, defines responses.
In a tired moment the President weighs a Laos treaty blamed for wasteful aid and weak local ties. Kennedy inherited the Laos crisis as Vietnam headlines loom, with guerrilla strength and half a billion poured into Laos before Dien Bien Phu faded from memory.
The piece argues Kennedy faced a growing crisis in South Vietnam led by Diem. Gen Taylor urged decentralization and economic reforms, but the ruling class opposed U.S. interference. Corruption and weak morale threaten regional stability, risking Southeast Asia if Saigon falls.
Reporter Bob Considine delivers a sweeping look at US and allied nuclear capabilities. He tours missile bases, submarines, and strategic commands to portray America's atomic strength, including Polaris subs, intercontinental missiles, and bomber forces, amid Cold War tensions.
The article details upgrades in NATO power and new weapons like the Titan IT missile and B-70 bomber, plus the Minuteman ICBM and Polaris subs. It notes rapid dispersal plans, global targeting, and visits to major bases from Vandenberg to Cape Canaveral, underscoring Western resolve to overwhelm USSR forces.
Barry Goldwater argues conservatives are not anti-spending but oppose broad federal expansion. He criticizes liberal claims that conservatives hate social security and defense and cites Truman and Eisenhower defense budgets. He supports maintaining sufficient military power while questioning further growth of federal programs.
The article argues that money alone and congressional power cannot ensure military strength. It stresses the need to translate cash into weapons, equipment, and personnel. Republicans warn against wasteful spending eroding defense dollars while cautioning against imprudent gambles.
Washington notes Secretary Stewart Udall sparks a pop culture style shift in the Interior Department. He champions policy stances from recruiting for football to using models at briefings and pushes a fight over statue allocations in the capital. The feud over Benjamin Rush and Nathan Hale statues continues unresolved.
The quiz asks who led the Congress that drafted the Declaration of Independence and answers John Hancock as the president of the Congress.
The editor urges the school board to publicly justify the dismissal of Dr. Ashe and outline the reasons to taxpayers. It warns that failure to do so questions integrity and urges selecting a qualified successor to secure community support and improve the school system.
A humorous look at dog nuisance and owner reactions. The piece notes dog barking irritations damage sleep and the limited legal options. It suggests training as a potential universal remedy, praising owners who train well while acknowledging many fail to act.
The Arizona Zoological Society expresses gratitude through Public Relations Director Babette DeBarr for the Progress coverage. President Dr. Maytag, EVP Mr. Rodgers, and the board thank the Citizens of the Scottdale area for support and help in publicizing their plans and aims.
A University of Wisconsin report shows women students receive 57 percent of their education costs from families while male students obtain 82 percent. The contrast highlights funding disparities between genders in college funding.
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