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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
4
A Scottsdale jury, presided over by Judge Henry Stevens, acquitted 22 year old Paul Raymond LaCross after he admitted the robbery, returned the stolen $120, and sought rehabilitation, with the court favoring mercy over imprisonment.
Former Mayor Mort Kimsey urged keeping Scottsdale a growing city with perseverance and planning. He warned rapid growth may outpace needs and stressed patience, efficient management, and public participation to achieve good government and a pleasant community.
The Jackson Daily News attributes rising highway deaths in Mississippi to national anxieties about integration. The column suggests fear and social tension contributed to increased fatalities, contrasting with common beliefs about speeding as the main cause.
A Navy wife in London Bridge Virginia details repeated deployments, meager allowances, and rising costs as her husband sails to Haiti and back. She highlights a 100 dollar monthly shipboard and port expense, tight groceries, and no clothing allowance, arguing the broader service need for fair pay amid constant relocation.
A Navy wife writes about the hardship of living on military pay, noting frequent "dead horse" pay advances to cover moves and rent, and asks for fairness. She recalls her husband’s Korea era service, his college effort, and questions tax rules while urging relief before October.
Bill Vaughan argues for a task force to reexamine the U S holiday calendar from July 4 to Halloween noting the long gap after winter and spring themes like log cabins for Lincoln birthdays and ice cream shapes for various observances. He calls for a coordinated approach to holiday design.
A humor essay argues seasonal unemployment among ice cream molders could be eased by moving Thanksgiving to August or September or by creating a new holiday. The piece notes conflicts of interest between tourism, safety, and industry, urging swift action.
Doris Fleeson notes in Bonn Kennedy meets Vice-Chancellor Erhard as possible successor to Adenauer. Erhard, once praised for economic gains, faces questions about political skill and Franco-German ties. The pair discuss economics, development and Western defense amid a shifting leadership landscape.
Two economists discuss the balance between big business and big labor. They warn profits and wages may squeeze the public if unchecked while supporting a free economy. The piece notes West Germany’s alignment with Europe and unblocked paths for Britain’s Common Market entry despite De Gaulle’s veto. It mentions President Kennedy’s recent visit as a welcome event amid uncertain winds for future policy.
A young Black Air Force member from North Carolina writes to Ralph McGill detailing his evolving view of American citizenship. He recalls southern indignities, considers injustices from Emmett Till to police brutality, and discusses his initial trust fading into distrust and anger toward white supremacy.
A Black airman questions wartime sacrifices and current discrimination, urging Mr. McGill to explain the white Southerner’s stance. He argues Black citizens deserve full first class rights, condemns segregation, and calls for committed reform from both sides to resolve racial tensions without protests or police force.
A United Press International note outlines a new code of conduct for Buxton and UPD staff, urging interviewers to avoid certain attire like sleeveless shirts and coats. The item summarizes a publisher stance and employee guidelines.
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