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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
2
The Progress announces its mission to present the truth without twisting facts and pledges to cover important issues with all facts. Publication is in Scottsdale with staff including Heenan Editor Vieter J. Morgan and Plant Superintendent Carl V. Piercey.
Analysts debate why Nikita Khrushchev backed down in the Cuban crisis with theories ranging from Soviet bluff to economic limits. The Wall Street Journal cites a strategic view that a weak economy risks war, urging Western unity and military-economic strength to deter Soviet pressure while NATO remains divided.
An Alger Huss program questioned Nixon era coverage and a commentary on HUAC drew criticism. ABT network aired remarks from an ex FBI agent Jack Levine critical of the hearing, with little clarification offered.
A reader voices strong anti Communism claims about Women Strike For Peace and similar bodies. The letter condemns members who refuse to answer HUAC questions and urges avoidance of peace groups, urging church prayer and respect for traditional professions.
Early last week Nikita Khrushchev hosted an exhibition in Moscow titled Foreign Our People featuring abstract paintings and criticized artists for departing from Socialist realism. He asked whether a pictured work was art or “dashed by the tail of a donkey.”
The exchange features Khrushchev praising the American system of opportunity while Skoura questions leadership roles. Khrushchev recalls his rise from humble origins to prime minister and emphasizes respect for all work. Skour challenges with a rapid rebuttal about leadership counts in Russia and the United States.
A garbled Post piece outlines Adlai Stevenson's push for conciliatory contact with the Reds and hints he favored cautious negotiation before major policy moves. It questions whether Stevenson fully backed the White House stance and notes unease among supporters about his timing and stance on U N diplomacy.
A damaged OCR passage critiques a television commercial audio track. It mentions mispronounced lines and the role of sound engineering in the ad’s tonal delivery, citing unclear dialogue and synthetic effects as factors. The piece references a trainer or technician named Lester and notes the ad’s irritant level.
President Hep responds to articles about Adlai Stevenson and discusses a proposed FCC rule limiting commercial volume to match adjacent programming. He cites examples of loud ads and hedges on headaches, and argues some amplification aids program transition while proposing careful moderation.
Al Capp writes about a persistent unnamed caller who breathes on the line at 7am each morning. The gag leads to changes in the writer's schedule productivity and health until the calls stop leaving Capp hoping the nut returns.
Ralph McGill surveys costs of security and policy in the Cuban crisis. He notes US spending on the Cuban blockade and potential invasion, compares Soviet and Cuban economies, and argues money remains essential even in ideologically driven systems. He highlights taxes, wages, sugar, and vodka as examples.
The Soviet Union may face high costs to aid Cuba as Cuba’s infrastructure and industry require modern equipment and parts. Communist aid risks becoming a costly political advert for Communism, while Western observers warn that Cuban life remains fragile and dependence on Moscow could provoke broader Latin American reactions.
Undertakers and maternity homes were among the firms invited to a productivity conference with the theme More productivity, more prosperity. In Rhode Island police gave shoppers a holiday parking hooded meter cover program named Merry Christmas.
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