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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1961
Page
6
A National Education Association convention shows no single path for programmed education. Teachers, TV screens, and traditional methods mix as educators argue over teaching machines and the role of gadgets in mastering subject matter.
The Defense Department trims manned aircraft from 15 000 to 1 500 craft over ten years while missile spending rises from 1 000 000 000 to 7 000 000 000 this year. Congress adds 525 million for B52 and B58 and B70 studies. Khrushchev showcases airpower in Moscow amid Berlin tensions. ECM advances cited as key but details remain secret.
Walter Millis argued war economy prepares for peace while child labor debates show idle hands cause trouble. Abraham Ribicoff recalls starting work at eight and praises useful employment for youth as a builder of self respect and responsibility.
Edward P. Morgan, speaking for AFL CIO, harshly criticizes James R Hoffa and the Teamsters Union. Morgan portrays Hoffa as power hungry and willing to use strong arm tactics to expand pay and benefits, while ignoring broader social responsibilities. The commentary reflects Hoffa's challenge to AFL CIO leadership.
The profile traces Whittaker Chambers from a tormented upbringing to his Communist activity and later espionage work. It details his splits with Communism, his role with the New Masses, and the arc leading to his confrontation with Alger Hiss, including connections to key figures and dates in the late 1930s and 1940s.
In Kansas City a classified advert offers three rooms of brand new furniture with the bold reason We decided not to marry. The odd sale note reflects a personal break framed for readers of the Star Sunday edition.
Washington reports a Kennedy backed faction suffered a decisive defeat in the Virginia Democratic primary as Byrd forces won easily. The White House backed anti Byrd efforts with organized labor aiding Stephens ticket, while Harrison prevailed for Byrd against liberal Boothe and Boyd for attorney general. John Tower’s election is noted.
At the NAACP annual convention Representative Adam Clayton Powell asserts a bold demand for civil rights participation both at the lunch counter and behind it. The speech underscores broader push for equal opportunity and workplace inclusion amid ongoing race relations debates.
A monk argues the United States must abandon the United Nations if Red China joins and Berlin negotiations stall. He calls for a strong, immediate fight against Communism, while urging racial equality and rejection of soft on Communism labeling.
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