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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1963
Page
4
The Scottsdale School District faces a bond election as enrollment climbs from 5 000 to 21 000 between 1957 and 1963. Advocates argue bond funds will fund classrooms laboratories libraries and administrative facilities while land purchases stabilize future costs. Opponents warn taxes may rise or be temporarily reduced if the bond fails.
Plainly expanding Maricopa County prompts confusion in locating places as the telephone directory grows. A split into two books is proposed: one for Phoenix and a second for the rest of the county with regional sections for Glendale Litchfield Park Scottsdale Mesa Tempe and unincorporated areas.
Barry Goldwater argues that Charles de Gaulle’s push for an independent French nuclear force reflects strategic foresight. He contends De Gaulle’s position grows from U S defense shifts and fears of a U S withdrawal from Europe amid potential Russian aggression.
The piece argues that without U S nuclear forces Europe faces aggression from the East and Cuba's lesson shows gaps in U S resolve. It notes De Gaulle’s reluctance to rely solely on American nuclear defense, compares Nassau Pact issues, and questions Britain’s Skybolt versus Polaris choices. It questions how leaders should stand in facing Soviet strength and NATO roles.
Senate investigators probing the aluminum stockpile saga link ex Gov Tom Dewey and his New York law firm to Harvey Aluminum Co. projects at The Dalles Oregon. Dewey denies involvement as associates discuss a 1955 contract and power line rider amid political maneuvering.
United Press International quotes Senator Mansfield praising Kennedy for restraining Cuba and signaling possible drastic actions. Hoffa criticizes Kennedy, likening him to Hitler and Khrushchev amid public backlash. Reverend Jones urges interracial marriage as a path to improving human relations and race issues.
Ralph McGill describes Conakry Guinea where East German beer and Soviet prefab houses arrive from Russia. He notes a large Soviet built polytechnic and a partially finished stadium, while crops like pineapples and bananas are taken by the Soviets. Guineans seek independence and have asked a Soviet ambassador to depart.
A Western observer notes Guinea’s economy stagnation under Sekou Toure and the one party system. He cites Soviet and Cuban influence, limited Communist penetration, and persistent barter trade. Despite reforms and education efforts, trained personnel shortages threaten progress as Africa redefines its future.
Washington analyzes Charles de Gaulle amid a sober reassessment of European policy. Critics note his growing influence in France and Europe and the risk of mischaracterizing him as merely a villain, while acknowledging his military claims and strategic stance.
In a retrospective on Charles de Gualle, the piece recalls his escape to Britain in 1940, leadership of the Free French, and return to head France in 1958. It notes his warning of civil war, role in Algeria’s end, and influence on early European integration with Monnet guiding postwar planning.
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