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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1961
Page
4
The Department of Commerce reports November retail sales at 19.27 billion dollars, up 3 percent from October and a new record. Automobile purchases rose 5 percent year over year, with broad gains across all categories and signs of sustained consumer confidence.
Agriculture Secretary Freeman says a million-dollar electronic computing system will cut the department payroll by 241 and reduce paperwork, saving about $1.5 million yearly. Critics note prior feed grains forecasts fell short, and overall farm subsidies cost billions, questioning the political impact on non-farmer voters.
In Helsinki Finland enjoys a booming economy yet labor remains scarce especially skilled labor. The Communist Party holds about a quarter of Parliament the largest bloc. President Kekkonen expects little change in February elections despite the Westward pull and Finland's heavy trade with the West. The prosepective EU style European market unity fuels the crisis atmosphere and raises questions about Germany's influence and Finland's relation to the European community.
Finland faces pressure from Moscow over recognizing East Germany while sustaining strong West German pulp and paper exports. The country remains diplomatically bifurcated, with consular ties to Bonn and East Berlin, creating uncertainties as Finland weighs Soviet moves and regional isolation amid brittle independence.
Eleanor Roosevelt responds to a picket line outside a lecture by a Birchite linked group. She questions the accuracy of lists labeling organizations as Communist or subversive, defends associations, and notes potential political manipulation aimed at discrediting the United Nations and liberal causes.
The writer envisions a clash at the next Republican national convention between liberal and extreme conservative factions. A GOP victory by the extreme right would create a clear liberal conservative split from Democrats, offering a stark policy choice without a third party. The piece cautions against turning back to past eras.
Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman toured a suburban Safeway in Arlington Virginia to argue that food prices rose less than other living costs. The scene turned humorous as a milk carton moved on a conveyor and was billed to another customer, and a photographer knocked over a jar of olives.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller signals a possible bid for re election but top Republicans doubt his run. Rumors place potential successors Assembly Leader Joe Carlino and Congressman Keating amid jockeying to replace Rockefeller as party leaders search for a strong vote getter.
The piece notes Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson as potential successor if Rockefeller resigns and details GOP concerns over his renomination. It also covers Attorney General Lefkowitz’s political prospects, Sen. Javits’s strong re-election bid, and Democratic optimism led by Rep. Sam Stratton and possible NYC pressure on Mayor Wagner to run.
Ralph McGill discusses the community impact of Europe's Common Market and the need for Americans to grasp terms like free enterprise socialism and Gross National Product. He warns that vested interests will oppose effective ties with Europe and that the coming Congress faces a bitter fight over how the United States should engage the growing market.
The speaker argues the United States lives in a mixed economy with government and private control, not pure capitalism or socialism. He warns that protectionist slogans threaten bold trade moves and a national move toward a united European market, urging clear media information and steady leadership.
The Declaration of Independence initially drafted by Jefferson was revised by a committee. The committee struck out the clause condemning the slave trade and another addressing the English people.
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