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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
2
A Washington quiz page by Charles McDowell Jr playfully probes public affairs knowledge and current political quirks with satirical questions about Congress NATO policy Congo Rockefeller Burns and Mona Lisa discussions. The piece lightly leans into political humor and public life while critiquing national issues.
Hubert Cole’s Josephine chronicles the marriage of Napoleon and his first wife, a love match strained by the need for a male heir. The narrative traces royal political pressures, state occasions, and Josephine’s eventual political divorce as Napoleon seeks a dynastic heir.
A historical sketch notes Josephine's past with Barras and Napoleon's many affairs. It recalls their long 13 year marriage that remained childless, Napoleon's 1809 divorce to wed Marie Louise, Josephine's death, and Napoleon's later misfortunes as his era faltered.
Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Gent Jr., NORAD commander for the southern United States, warned that the United States remains vulnerable to ballistic missiles launched from submarines. He said intercepting or destroying such missiles is not possible with current capabilities.
UPI reports De Gaulle pursues a France led Western Europe with no room for Britain or the United States while France's economic strength grows. Adenauer and Germany prefer Britain in the Common Market and may side with Washington on defense. In Phoenix, a bill would create the Arizona Commission on Human Relations to fight racial prejudice.
Europe endures a deep freeze as wolves follow herds into Hungary's plains near the Theiss River after Carpathian snow. Hunter efforts fail. Five dead, seven missing across regions including Britain Italy Austria Switzerland. Bizarre weather also bursts pipes and floods homes. An Austrian avalanche kills a skier. others injured.
The United Press International weather summary reports temperatures and precipitation data for the 24 hour period ending at 4 am, outlining regional conditions and rainfall amounts. Data includes high and low readings, and outlook for the next day.
In St Louis the Rev. John Francis Sant of the Church of St Michael and St George faced a mixed service as Lutheran broadcasts from KFUO at Concordia Seminary interrupted his Episcopal sermon. Congregants attempted to follow both services from the pulpit as the Lutheran choir organ and minister intruded on the church's speaker system.
COLLEGE STATION Texas Farmers can harm a field by applying commercial fertilizers without a soil test extension soil chemist W F Bennett at the Texas A&M College extension service says Farmers should first determine soil fertility and acidity through a soil testing program Bennett says
Los Angeles police Sgt Kenneth Carpenter told a Senate subcommittee that rising juvenile crime is accelerated by mail order firearm sales. He said anyone can acquire a gun, highlighting the impact on youth crime.
Washington reports House Rules Committee pushes overseas travel curbs to curb junket abuses. Lawmakers note US sites may gain while Puerto Rico Florida and the Southwest could see more travel funded by taxpayer money. Senate remains unaffected for now.
NASA announced Philco Corp will build Houston flight control center for Gemini and Apollo projects at an estimated cost of $30 million. The facility will direct manned spacecraft and operate a global network of tracking stations. The report also covers Senate hearings on interstate mail order firearms traffic and calls for tighter federal laws.
Finance news notes SEC chief William L Cary questioning self regulation while NYSE grants itself authority to fine registered representatives up to 250 dollars per violation. The move comes amid a forthcoming SEC study on market regulation and possible legislation.
UNIVERSITY PARK PA The housewife now spends a smaller share of family income on food due to agricultural research Fortmann of Penn State says food costs total 20 percent now versus 26 percent in 1947 He spoke at a meeting of the International Crop Improvement Association noting better nutrition across life spans and longer life expectancy.
The White House said President Kennedy would skip a news conference this week. Kennedy met with reporters last Thursday.
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