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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1962
Page
3
A 32 year old wife of a Edinburgh dental surgeon won Britain's glamorous fatty title in London. She weighs about 40 32 42 inches and says she loves eating and cooking. The piece notes dieting trends and critiques Miss America pageants.
In April 1862 the bugle call Taps formed by Union General Daniel Butterfield began on a Virginia camp, quickly becoming the Army’s official lights-out call by the war’s end. It has since closed days for millions of Americans at home and abroad, its simple, enduring notes offering solace in lonely, tiring times.
President faces renewed clash over atmospheric testing as experts warn mid-April fallout from Soviet tests could raise cancer risks via strontium-90. Officials worry a joint Soviet United States timing could fuel propaganda and pressure delays to test plans.
Analysts argue the President could delay tests in hopes of a treaty opening while advisers push for new tests now. Military leaders doubt tying a possible test ban to an announced pause, as the Soviets show willingness to discuss limits and Britain proposes inspections.
Barry Goldwater argues that joining the European common market requires examining unearned wage hikes and their drag on U S wages and competitiveness. He cites earned vs unearned raises and criticizes minimum wage acts as destabilizing to the national economy and world trade relations.
The article discusses the American economy in Minh highlighting high production costs in sectors like German steel and British metal products amid calls to lower tariffs. It argues that raising the federal minimum wage without productivity gains increases costs.
A Scottsdale Progress reader voices worry about free roaming dogs in the neighborhoods. The letter urges stronger enforcement and a quick response from authorities to ensure safety and prevent incidents.
Letters to the editor praise and criticize leash law ideas as residents discuss dog control and a March event. Names like Scotia and Paradise are mentioned along with taxpayers and community figures. The exchange shows local concern over pet management and public space rules.
Senator Barry Goldwater targets President Kennedy over the cancellation of the B-70 program. He argues funds should be preserved for production and contrasts current policy with his 1960 campaign stance. He notes a shift in executive priorities amid defense debates.
The text notes Senator Goldwater opposing further spending on the B-70 program, criticizing impoundment of funds by the Kennedy and current administration. It mentions a $195 million approved and only $150 million allowed for Air Force use, with Goldwater still resisting and facing party dynamics and committee pressure.
Dr J A Sanders of Colgate Rochester Divinity School releases first fragments from a Dead Sea scroll near historic Davidic themes including references to the Ark and the City of God. Authorities expect 96 previously known or unknown psalms in Greek Latin or Syriac, with a full map due in two years.
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