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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
4
A recent Apache County blaze east of McNary burned forest land with unknown cause. The Arizona Forest Industries Committee warns fires rival atomic disasters in damage, urges hunters, anglers, riders, tourists and others to stop careless campfires and smoking to protect trees and resources.
A rear bumper dent and shaken drivers followed a rolling stop by a youth who borrowed a car after a popcorn spill. The occupants credit seat belts for safety and stress two lessons: always stop at signs and never lend a car if friends have not cleaned up popcorn.
President Kennedy remains discouraged about a U S Russia test ban but joins Britain in probing Khrushchev on a settlement. Reports cite Khrushchev’s push for three inspections and U S resistance that swelled to seven, with warnings from his advisers on the Moscow talks.
The article notes President Kennedy’s doubt on Senate ratification of a three to seven inspection limit for a nuclear test ban with Moscow. It cites congressional opposition, scientific and diplomatic views, and suggests haggling doomed the effort. It also recounts a crowded Waldorf dinner scene and rising race riot fears tied to Powell and NAACP activity.
Vatican rules for electing a pope guide the conclave with secrecy and strict discipline. The article recounts 15th century practices, two thirds plus one voting, isolation in the conclave, restricted food, and the ceremonial acceptance with Habemus Papam signaling the new pope.
Ralph McGill warns that renewed Soviet aims in Africa center on Congo and sub-Saharan regions as UN forces wind down. He notes Moscow’s budget refusals to fund UN items, Rusk’s warning of tougher Kremlin attitudes, and Mobutu's expulsion of Soviet personnel signaling rising influence.
The article outlines Soviet plans to back African anti-colonial movements including the Organization of African Unity and support for Algeria's Ben Bella in creating an African army against Portuguese colonies. It notes expected reduced U.S. aid, Moscow’s aim to expand influence, and Congo as a key objective, with Portugal as a focal counterpoint.
Barry Goldwater discusses a Supreme Court ruling on union shop dues and political spending. The decision allows workers to exempt dues used for politics while funding for labor relations remains allowed. The piece notes potential reforms to reduce union political coercion and cites Goldwater’s 1963 Labor Management Reform Act speech.
Pope John XXIII declares death a transition to a new life in Christ. India's Raj Krishna praises hunger relief as a key to global peace. Burke Marshall rebukes George Wallace's plan to block enrollment at Alabama University. Senator Long urges a broad freedom of information bill to ensure open government.
A Scottsdale reader urges the school district to extend facility access to adults. The letter argues summer use of playgrounds gymnasia and arts and crafts spaces with strong support for publicity via the Scottsdale Progress to maximize utilization and inform the public.
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