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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1961
Page
6
A news feature describes a new American College Testing program tool that predicts a student’s expected grades at 535 universities from a three hour exam. Critics warn it turns education into a calculation and pressures choosing schools over learning.
National scene column notes the long history of espionage called The Game with sketches of spies in India Cuba and the US. It criticizes public exposure of the CIA and compares it to Hoovers FBI and public intrigue. It accuses Congress members of overreaching and headlines the mismanaged secrecy.
A Southend man Douglas Bist faces a summons alleging he misled the electoral registration officer by declaring his two cats Mr Ginger Mist and Mr Tiny Tim Mist as British subjects aged 21 or over. The Crown questions if the pets are British subjects. The case raises quirks about citizen rights of British and Irish subjects.
The notice urges advertisers to place all ads for the Tuesday edition by the specified deadline to ensure inclusion. It emphasizes timely submission and adherence to the advertising schedule.
The treasury disclosed that part of a 587 million dollar debt repayment from West Germany arrived in marks marking a new policy to curb currency speculators. Treasury Undersecretary Roosa says notice may deter speculators betting on dollar weakness as the mark strengthens the U.S. currency position.
Treasury Secretary Dillon argues a $2 billion deficit can spur recovery and be offset by future surpluses, echoing FDR's approach. The piece notes postwar deficits and rising debt, claiming purchasing power has fallen and future generations will face a devalued dollar.
A Cleveland area epitaph reads My glass is run and my grave you see which spurs a witty reply from Mrs Grace E Wort of Windsor Ohio. She says To follow you all not consent Until I know which way you went.
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