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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
1
A Washington piece lampoons a three point public speaking guide claiming audiences want to hear what speakers deliver with dramatic flair. It mocks ritualistic preambles from invocation to anthem, creeds, greetings, jokes, and lengthy introductions before the main speaker.
UPI reports a renewed spiral of violence in the Congo under United Nations and United States involvement. Katanga resists UN orders to align with the central government as clashes persist, with reports of bombardment of civilian sites and hospital damage amid December fighting.
Temperatures and precipitation data cover the 24 hour period ending at 4 am. Readings include highs and lows across regions, with rainfall totals, notable shifts in temperature, and any significant weather events recorded by UPI.
Publisher F M Flynn warned in a letter to about 5500 employees that if the 12 day printer strike lasts, the News may reduce staff and could raise the paper price or advertise rates more than ever before. Labor Secretary Wirtz said the strike could continue.
President Kennedy will ask Congress for a record military budget for the year starting July 1, aiming to field 950 Minuteman missiles and raise conventional arms. The package includes 150 new ICBMs for the Air Force, with the first 20 Minutemen already declared operational at Great Falls Montana on December 11.
Retail sales of watches and clocks are projected to exceed 200 million dollars this year aided by a strong Christmas push. Bulova researchers note 1960 industry sales were about 195 million, with 1961 dipping below that level.
TRAVIS AFB Calif four engine jet transports of the Military Air Transportation Service fly non stop Tokyo to San Francisco in ten hours. The program runs through December 22 and will move military patients from overseas hospitals to U S air bases for Christmas homecomings.
Two Blue Scout rockets launched near Arguello California drew thousands as one rocket carried the Transit 5A navigational satellite in a sunset firework show. The second launch, kept secret by the Air Force, followed the first but details and orbit status remain undisclosed.
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