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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1962
Page
6
The article notes winter brings frequent colds, with February peaking infections. It suggests prevention through rest and avoiding excess, though complete isolation is impractical, and implies everyone is at risk of cold bacteria as winter persists.
An editorial urges Scottsdale residents to register before February city elections and participate in choosing experienced city administrators. It stresses the link between registration and franchise, encouraging readers to vote and support outstanding local citizens in the primary.
The Scottsdale Progress invites letters from readers, urging open debate and expression of opinions. It laments defeatism and urges citizens to write when they disagree, asserting the value of public discourse in American heritage.
NATO delegates from 15 Western nations meet in Paris to tackle the evolving European Common Market and a broader trade partnership with the United States. Christian Herter and Will Clayton push for reshaped trade acts while planners like Jean Monnet urge joint strategy with highly developed countries.
The piece explains Western powers should pool capital and technical aid for less developed regions, coordinating policy to resist Soviet economic pressure. It outlines a June tariff liberalization, possible British Common Market entry, neutrals’ status, and a push toward a West united by economic ties despite internal divisions and Soviet opposition.
Eleanor Roosevelt argues that American confidence can be rebuilt despite anxiety about nuclear war and automation. She links domestic strength to wiser foreign policy and urges continued production expansion and social progress to inspire global trust and peace.
The piece argues that people no longer need long work hours to meet living needs. It urges using education to give everyone a chance at more leisure and meaningful work. Reducing hours without expanding usefulness harms confidence, and innovation should focus on new methods and solutions for the modern world.
A statement from Sid vows unceasing effort for peace and freedom for all during 1962. He commits to writing more letters to the editor to advance the cause and improve society.
Washington humorist muses on many calendars led by Willard Edwards Walter Rothe Elisabeth Achelis and Prof Yanney. He introduces his own Cosmos Sluggards Calendar with 146 weeks two and a half day weeks starting Friday 7 p m and ending Monday 7 a m, leaving leap day as the lone workday.
Ralph McGill laments highway carnage from Christmas to New Year noting campaigns fail to curb fatalities. He argues drunk drivers face little punishment due to juries and public opinion, urging stringent license revocation laws.
Opinion piece argues drunk driving laws are too weak and enforcement is inadequate. It blames state legislatures and judges, notes high accident rates linked to drunk driving, and highlights reckless drivers as the main problem behind fatal head on crashes.
Letter writer defends free speech while criticizing the idea of speaking for all Americans. He argues individuals may only speak for themselves amid the nuclear era and urges personal responsibility over collective zeal. GEORGE BUSSET Scottsdale
Gene Tunney of Warsaw Illinois cashed a second check for 55 dollars to cover the first bogus 45 dollar payment. Clifton Daugherty of Springfield Illinois was sentenced to up to five years for bigamy. Postmaster General Reginald Favins in London reported a letter returned because the recipient name and firm were not sufficiently addressed.
In Palm Beach Kennedy offers warm wishes to Chancellor Adenauer for good health and success in 1962. In Washington Rep Tower labels himself a 19th century liberal describing his political stance.
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