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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1961
Page
5
New York reports show manufacturing firms ending 1961 with higher costs and reduced profits. Analysts cite rising input costs, productivity gaps, and the need for growth, efficiency, and better management. Consultants emphasize evaluating hourly machine costs, overtime impact, and supervisor-driven improvement ideas.
Ray Kosanke was elected governor and Bett Dunipace speaker of the House at the YMCA Youth and Government session in Phoenix. Leslie Miller of Mesa served as Senate president, with others like Karen Wedge of Scottsdale elected to key House roles.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the Kremlin the West would not be weak or indecisive over Berlin and urged patient diplomacy to defend vital interests. He spoke at the American Historical Association and outlined Western resolve ahead of Berlin talks led by U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson in Moscow next week.
Weather slows planting and field work in the Corn Belt as heavy snow and low temperatures hinder progress. Texas Panhandle cotton, New Mexico harvests, and California valleys face delays while Louisiana sugar cane makes gains. Tobacco markets shut for holidays. DOE buys pork gravy for school lunches totaling 26.7 million pounds, 14 million children served. Public hearings on turkey hatching eggs and market turkey orders extended to Jan 6 with six hearings planned nationwide.
Arizona State University has received over 530000 in research contracts gifts and grants since November 25 reported to the board of regents. The largest gift is 1500 Maytag Company shares valued around 96000 for an endowment to the Life Sciences program, with Maytag also leading Papago Park zoo plans. Additional gifts include six paintings valued about 43200 from three donors.
The Daily Progress notes upcoming public listings for theater and gallery events. Scottsdale Players present The Happy Time at Stag Theatre January 5–7 with reservations. Sombrero Playhouse hosts Old Acquaintance January 16 and Under the Yum Yum Tree January 23. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof runs January 18–27 at Phoenix Little Theater. Casa De Arte Gallery showcases Jack Cummings one man show through January 2. O'Brien's Art Scottsdale features Annual Children's Art Museum exhibit The Art of Music at Phoenix Civic Center, through January. Heard Museum Canadian Exhibit at West Gallery through February 4. Reservations and contact numbers provided.
The Air Force Space Systems Division chief said space could become a site for future military actions and deterrence. Maj. Gen. Ritland cited lunar program work as building needed space capabilities for national security and defense along the space perimeter.
In Santa Monica, Marlon Brando secured increased visitation with his 4 year old son Christian Devi after a prolonged court fight. Judge Landis granted alternate weekend visits, a two month summer period in 1962, and four weeks thereafter with one exception. Kashfi objected in court and slapped Brando outside the courtroom amid the dispute over his moral outlook and alleged spying during visits.
Former President Woodrow Wilson's home in Washington becomes a shrine after Mrs. Wilson dies at 89. She deeded the brick house to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and donated 250000 dollars for upkeep.
UPI reports on Friday threats to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Argentine Embassy. No bombs were found after thorough checks at both buildings.
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