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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1964
Page
2
The 937,000 member Southern Presbyterian Church joins other congregations in integrating its churches, marking a significant step in the civil rights movement. The move is presented as a moral stance against segregation and a repudiation of the notion that whites and Negroes should not worship together.
Taft's nomination for the U S Senate reflects Ohio's enduring Taft influence. Robert Taft Jr. defeated Ted Brown in a landslide, with a strong margin over Democrat Stephen Young, signaling continued GOP strength without endorsing extremism.
The piece reports on the push to amend the Bill of Rights to allow school prayer, involving Gerald L. K. Smith and the Citizens Congressional Committee. It notes opposition from church leaders, concerns over extremist funding, testimony by Charles Winegarner, and warnings that the Far Right might exploit the issue as a Trojan horse.
Sen. Thomas Kuchel warns California Republicans risk a total overhaul by infiltrating far right factions aiming to purge moderates. He cites Young Republicans and state committees as evidence and warns a Goldwater ticket could fracture the party, while moderates urge unity behind acceptable canditates.
Washington columnist Henry Saylor argues the idea of Harold Stassen or any hopeful becoming President is futile. He notes the difficulty of maintaining a republic and the allure of a White House dream that blinds otherwise capable public servants.
The piece reflects on Wendell Willkie and Harold Stassen showing how early stature can fade into tragedy amid political failure. It notes Willkie after Roosevelt’s 1940 defeat and his 1944 Wisconsin primary end with zero delegates, and frames Stassen as another example of self deception and public misperception.
Ralph McGill discusses the shift in overtime pay as a national issue. He notes laws like the Adamson Act and Wagner Act, the wartime economy, and automation pushing toward eight hour days. He warns double time could create few lasting jobs while reducing overall employment.
The piece notes that overtime pay remains common in autos and other sectors, as plants cannot always expand quickly. Double time is seen as unlikely to create lasting jobs, with unions and companies acknowledging limits while foreseeing pressure for quick, poorly planned actions without real planning.
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