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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
6
A discussion on reducing legal speed limits during holidays to cut fatalities. Sweden tested a 50 mph limit over Christmas and New Year, reducing fatalities from 54 in 1959 to 23 in 1960, with 83 percent of drivers approving the holiday curb. Most Swedes opposed a permanent limit, while favoring temporary curbs. interstate compacts were proposed but seen as difficult.
American petroleum experts report substantial Soviet oil potential after a 6000 mile tour of oil fields. They note 1958 Soviet production at 2.9 million bpd with a 1965 goal of 4.8 million, and speculate the USSR could surpass US crude oil output of 7.1 million bpd.
A nostalgic look at President Eisenhower’s foreign travel pace city arrivals open cars and grand receptions parliaments speeches and joint declarations. The piece notes crowds vast moments of fatigue and the lasting impact of his global visits amid turbulent events and memories.
A Washington essay lampoons the tyrannies of the musical home scene. It portrays fathers besieged by recital duties and the social pressure to attend. The piece playfully critiques parental overinvolvement in children’s music education.
Washington weighs rapid U S response as turmoil swells in the Caribbean. The Kennedy administration seeks to reassure allies in Paris and Vienna while Khrushchev and Latin American leaders watch for how the chaos after Trujillo’s death will shape policy and force hard choices.
In a Chicago dispatch notes Peace Corps Director R. S. Shriver calling for tolerance among all races and regions as he seeks qualified applicants. He responds to letters from people asking why they cannot enter a contest, framing the issue as a call to include diverse, capable Americans.
The piece surveys American summer travel trends with June 21 as a reference. It notes Americans seek outdoor escapes, weekend trips, and ocean voyages for the affluent, while many avoid Europe. Beach, mountain, and plain destinations may exceed last year’s crowds amid strained vacation facilities and early departures.
Dr John L Ashe notes the heavy pressures on students from homework tests and extracurriculars and suggests vacation as relief. He compares modern knowledge demands with past times and urges understanding from parents and educators while wishing students a happy break.
Denver dispatch reports the Colorado Legislature will meet in a special session next week to fix an error from April Fool's Day that would have abolished local school taxes on June 30. The item notes the potential impact on funding and local governance. A separate Los Angeles note mentions a new directory listing with a peculiar name Zayzz Z Zzyzz.
A fragmented national report notes hold up men driving robberies for pennies and gangs including adults and juveniles acting with callousness for revenge. The text hints at rising values and a tense crime climate across regions.
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