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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
2
Charles McDowell Jr writes from Washington about his household’s junior birdwatchers. The children monitor windows for birds use the bird book by Peterson and announce sightings with zeal. They misidentify a St Bernard for an eagle and thrill at spotting Roger Tory Peterson on TV.
A review notes Bernard Shaw lived to 92 and produced a vast output. The Collier paperback The Wit and Wisdom of Bernard Shaw compiles his insights into a treasure house of quotes. This random selection highlights Shaw’s humor, philosophy, and practical view of life, urging readers to dip in again.
A compact collection of Bernard Shaw musings on human nature life and love. It humorously contrasts inspired folly with the daily deeds of crime and justice noting the crime column often satisfies readers while praising the miraculous qualities of life.
Lance Corporal Harold R. Dent of Burwell Nebraska completed a 100 mile hike at Camp Schwab Okinawa in 16 hours 42 minutes 48 seconds finishing at 1 48 a m Tuesday He was aided by timing Jeeps and spectators with no blisters only worn shoes reported by Triad The Associated Press noted the feat as Marines discuss endurance records.
Stockholm report cites Dagens Nyheter on Soviet advances in prosthetics. Swedish physicians on study mission describe artificial limbs operated by nerve impulses from remaining muscles and joints replaced with cadaver bones. Professor Popov team promises broad information access as Lapschinsky leads bone replacement work including thigh, knee, and hip joints.
In Ashton Keynes England a Church of England vicar reports a restless ghost haunting a house trailer. The 13 year old resident boy’s singing triggers objects to fly and the trailer to rock until hymns are sung, prompting the priest to advise moving the trailer.
Robert W. Richards 62 chief of the Washington bureau for Copley Newspapers died Monday night from a stroke at Georgetown University Hospital after an operation for a blood clot. Richards served 41 years with Copley and opened the Washington bureau in 1944, a Lincoln Nebraska native who studied at the University of Illinois and Northwestern Medill.
Thirty five North Hills High School students in Ross Township and West View were suspended for one week for wearing outlandish hair styles and ill fitting clothes. Principal Edward D. Kruse cited a grooming code adopted in 1957 and said warnings were ignored.
United Press International reports the weather for the 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. including temperature highs and lows and precipitation amounts across regions. The brief notes general conditions and any notable shifts in visibility or storm activity.
Senator Barry Goldwater joined three other Senate Republican leaders to attack President Kennedy's proposed Medicare plan. They argued it would amount to partial nationalization of health services and expand federal control.
Will Rogers quip frames crowded humor field as UPI reports a new comedy album The Best of Washington Humor by Tait Trussell features amateur political comedians and stars like Kennedy Stevenson Goldwater and Hays with Huntley introducing. The reviewer notes unintentional humor shines and highlights favorites such as Rep. D R Mathews and Brooks Hays.
Thomas Watson testified in a divorce court that with his mother’s help he climbed to a bedroom window, photographed his wife Marion with another man, but failed to remove the camera lens cap. Judge Baker believed Watson and granted the divorce on adultery. Kennedy to hold 4 p.m. news conference. telecast undecided.
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