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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1961
Page
4
The tale follows Rudolph, teased for his red nose, who is urged by Santa to pilot the sleigh. Fogbound night brings a role that transforms opinion, and Rudolph becomes a celebrated figure. The moral highlights ordinary people proving worth when needed.
The piece argues taxpayers must pursue their own action through an initiative as legislators, especially in Maricopa County, may push equalization reform but senate leaders likely block it, leading to continued inequalities for homeowners versus farmers and ranchers.
The analysis notes Moscow's underwater, underground, and atmospheric detonations yield a larger yield with smaller triggers. It asserts Russia developed versatile warheads and questions U S leads in nuclear superiority. The study warns that reliance on past assumptions may be unsafe.
Marquis Childs profiles Joseph P. Kennedy detailing a career from ruthless finance to public service. The piece notes his wealth, leadership roles, and influence on FDR era policy, including the SEC and Maritime Commission, ending with his embassy appointment and Boston's traditionalist reaction.
A profile of the Kennedy family's influence on public service and the President’s path. It notes Joseph and John Kennedy’s early work with their father, the clan’s ruthless competitiveness, and the desire for public service over wealth, plus the impact of Joe Jr.’s death and Robert Kennedy’s hesitation before Attorney General.
Ralph McGill notes from New York City describe rapid tearing down and rising of buildings since World War II. He cites a City Department of Commerce study showing NYC has replaced enough structures to form a city the size of Toledo Rochester or St Paul, with an average building life of 35 years. The piece argues rebuilding shapes skylines while preserving a radiant architectural ascent amid urban vigor.
Opinion notes New York skyscrapers replace old blocks as housing demand grows. Critics cite thin walls and claustrophobic rooms while rents rise. A global trend follows with high rises and renewed urban life, yet echoes mourn the loss of dignified older edifices. The piece closes with the phrase Out of the cradle endlessly rocking.
Barry Goldwater recounts a Christmas morning memory and cites his 1952 decision to run for the Senate. He mentions campaign mentor Stephen Shadegg and a family moment when his son David discovers a bicycle, illustrating personal life amid political aspiration.
The passage describes a gathered crowd hearing a speech by Barry, referencing Shadegg, and a boy pointing to a Star of Bethlehem while the speaker invokes faith and peace, urging daily remembrance of the star’s promise and invoking a religious blessing.
A humorous roundup from Washington and abroad notes bizarre holiday trends from Santa trends in Pennsylvania to electronic gift advisers in England. It covers playground debates in the United States and a Keokuk pageant ban, plus a Senate cafeteria vinegar mishap during a Christmas dinner.
Washington reports that Ohio Governor Mike DiSalle may join the New Frontier, with Kennedy allies pressuring for an Administration post. DiSalle’s tenure brought tax hikes and scandals, derailing his re Election prospects as Republicans gain and Ray Bliss rebuilds the GOP machine.
The text argues that the United States did not always live up to the Declaration of Independence. It cites two major exceptions: the slave trade, which violated equality, and the seizure of foreign possessions without consent. John C. Calhoun is referenced discussing the latter obstacle.
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