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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1963
Page
4
The Eugene Register-Guard argues that despite strong gun rights, some laws are too lax. It highlights mail order weapons like a $12.88 revolver and a $29.95 pocket 45, plus a $6.95 tear gas device, noting danger to children and vulnerable targets.
A reader notes shifts in the city’s busiest intersections as traffic and activity peak at different spots. Broad way and 42nd Street, State and Madison, then Main and Scottsdale, each claim the top spot in recent weeks.
A high profile Massachusetts trio led by Sen Teddy Kennedy Rep John McCormack and Sen Leverett Saltonstall visited Secretary McNamara to press for continued Worcester M 14 rifle production. Lobbyist Charles Colson joined, wielding influence from Senate conferences and the Harrington Richardson firm. McNamara listened but remained cautious.
Massachusetts officials confronted the Harrington Richardson M 14 contract amid higher costs and excess rifle stock. Thompson/Ramo Wooldridge and Olin Mathieson numbers are cited, with the Defense Department offering reassessment and potential waivers while local workers face layoffs. Separate notes mention security precautions for the First Family and Peace Corps volunteers in Latin America advising nonpolitical classroom engagement.
Houston reports progress toward Apollo era goals with Saturn C-5 and Lunar Excursion Module designs. Key tasks include testing Commander and Service Modules, orbital maneuvers, and a bold aim to reach the moon in the 1970s with astronaut crews and preflight training led by veterans Glenn Carpenter and Schirra.
The article describes NASA astronauts maneuvering the Service Module above the Command Module to adjust trajectory toward the moon. It outlines LEM deployment, powered descent, hover, and rendezvous with the orbiting module, highlighting the complex, high risk sequence and noting strides already made a decade ahead of the effort.
Residents mob Clinton National Bank for three non negotiable 3 bills printed for the town tercentenary sold at one dollar each. A Lowell Tech student reports his car was broken into with seats stolen. Milestone collision on a Maxton road as driver eyes milk bill. Fort Worth police commendation and suspension of an officer for lateness due to falling asleep. In Portland England a seaman explains why he keeps his middle name secret to avoid jokes. L stands for Loveday.
Marquis Childs analyzes Washington's view of Cuba from the Bay of Pigs era to the October crisis. He highlights the massive intelligence apparatus, its secrecy, and a persistent blank spot that may influence future confrontations. The piece contrasts Kremlin specialists with hard line chiefs and notes CIA director John McCone warned early of Soviet offensive capability based on Cuban reports.
The account discusses two a month U 2 flights over Cuba, McCone’s honeymoon telegrams urging more flights, and the Oct 14 photos showing missile deployment. It questions Soviet and U S intelligence gaps amid Cuba tensions and the Kremlin’s stance on 17,000 Cuban troops.
Ralph McGill reports Ghanaian High-Life gains in the United States as Cozy Cole and his troupe tour. Five Ghanaian bands met them at the airport and the music fills venues from Accra to campuses abroad. The Peace Corps teacher reaching the national High-Life semi finals boosts the Corps’ prestige.
The article recalls Cozy Cole and his band promoting Ghanaian High-Life in Africa and the United States. It notes clinics in African cities, local night spots showing the dance, and a Press Club of Ghana session with Cole that lasted three and a half hours. It highlights musicians studying at schools and the enduring appeal of High-Life.
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