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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1961
Page
6
Hugh Harelson receives the Outstanding Newsman's Award for features on Scottsdale progress and a pledge to keep the city clean and beautiful. The platform promotes civic pride and aims to attract luxury travel by showcasing the valley.
The piece reports Things Look Brighter that June steel production lagged May by about 550000 tons from the 9 million produced in May. It cites July 4 shutdowns as the sixth straight weekly drop but attributes the decline to seasonal factors. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York expects summer softness to align with other industries while demand remains favorable and growth prospects look solid. It highlights higher capital spending and inventory buildup with a $100 million rise in inventories and continued sales gains across categories.
Prince Philip spends Sundays in the palace watching cricket on TV, but an nearby 18 story skyscraper ruins his view and reception. He offers only a mild complaint, noting little can be done. The piece contrasts royal reactions with historical rulers and ends by asking what Elizabeth would say.
After 28 years the Business Advisory Council declares independence from the Department of Commerce. The move follows friction with Secretary Hodges over secrecy representation and control of agenda. President Kennedy signaled acceptance of the BAC’s stance. The council aims to broaden advisory services to any government agency.
A University of Maine instructor urges youths to pursue entomology careers due to the ongoing war between man and insect and the long term job prospects. He argues that gardeners facing insect problems will not dispute the bug future and mocks the idea that war is the only answer to unemployment.
In Rome a Vatican monsignor recounts Sam Bronston's rise as producer of two mega films King of Kings and El Cid. He describes early bankruptcy, a Temple rebuild, and a pivotal offer of cash to finish the projects, with plans for The Fall of The Roman Empire and Charlton Heston leading.
A 1958 Eisenhower era directive trains the military to educate the public on cold war strategy. Critics say the memo encourages internal Communist fear through seminars and forums led by military aligned speakers. The piece urges coordination with active government programs to avoid mixed messages amid global tensions.
John J. McCloy arrives for talks with Valentin Zorin to avert nuclear conflict. He urges settlement of disputes by nonviolent means, signaling urgent diplomacy at the Moscow site.
On behalf of the Scottsdale Ser toma Club I thank you and your staff for advertising on the United States flag project. We have sold 1644 flags to date and credit the Scottsdale Daily Progress for mobilizing public support of American heritage. Floyd Vehling Craiman Freedom Program.
Atlanta editorial notes Kennedy's willingness to tackle critical issues such as Cuba and Latin America, praising his push for action over Eisenhower's passive approach. It cites desegregation efforts at Columbus Fort Benning airport as an example of the administration's drive to get things done despite political resistance.
The House committee scandal story follows a continuing anti HUAC push led by Communist allies. Despite Wilkinson’s 1955 contempt verdict and earlier House support, activists organize in major cities with the National Committee to Abolish HUAC supplying resources. Frank Donner, a constitutional lawyer, becomes a central figure amid NLRB ties and long Communist past queries.
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