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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
4
Joseph Earl Stevens, an engineer at General Electric, arrived in Phoenix from Palo Alto and was named Phoenix’s 500,000th citizen. He moved to Scottsdale and now resides at 11415 N 68th St. The piece welcomes him and praises Scottsdale over Phoenix.
The article reports President Kennedy expressing bleak prospects for a nuclear test ban after protracted talks with the Soviet Union. He warns that without an accord the world faces renewed testing by the two powers and declares the genie is out of the bottle.
Veterans and service members urge faster action as the Senate stalls an across the board pay increase after five years without a general raise. S/Sgt Chip Eckardt and others describe financial strain, with base living costs and nonretroactive raises eroding pay. Navy corpsmen and an Air Force mother add voices calling for recognition and improved livability for scattered personnel.
Ralph McGill notes Southern churches act as barriers to racial reform in church attendance with ushers as bouncers and ministers distressed by the divide. He contrasts evangelical missions overseas with local gatekeeping that excludes worshippers and questions about Christ's universal call.
The piece denounces churches denying colored visitors, arguing such actions contradict Christian principles. It critiques the justification given by church boards and urges admitting visitors to model peace, noting white congregations mislabel the test and harm missions in Africa. It calls for principled inclusion over defending edifice.
Marquis Childs notes a growing U S discussion on whether the moon race diverts scientific talent from broader research and whether the vast defense budget dominates U S brainpower. He highlights regional disparities and the impact on unemployment and industry, with peripheries shaped by missile contracts.
In Providence Bruno the trained black bear leaves the Hamid-Morton Circus after growing fat. He is headed to Roger Williams Park Zoo as a gift after becoming too large for his act. Parks Supt Hartman notes he should have slid a chute but got stuck.
A debate on U S defense budgets and economy cites a Melman study claiming 1 250 overkill against the Soviet urban population and calls for a 1964 military cut of 22 billion dollars. It notes U S military spending at 10 percent of GNP with over half the nation’s scientists in defense work, urging federal leadership to revive civilian sectors like education.
Pope John XXIII urged worldwide collaboration for peace, warning that nationalism is obsolete and nuclear arms threaten mass destruction. The piece criticizes President Kennedy for timidity, notes Khrushchev olive branches after the Cuba crisis, and discusses hoped nuclear test ban talks in 1963.
The Kennedy era debate centers on Khrushchev moderation and a Maritime Commission inquiry into U S steel costs. Sen Douglas questions offshore freight to steel and baby carriages, citing discriminatory shipping rates against American exporters while officials discuss commission staffing and action. President Kennedy may face a letter urging accountability.
Bill Vaughan notes that annual corporate reports have moved beyond dull statistics to four color photos depicting founders and facilities. He remarks that glossy depictions, including images of attractive workers, accompany sections on refundable deposits and accrued taxes, marking a notable advancement in corporate reporting.
A lively critique of corporate finance communications urging clearer stockholder reporting. It suggests sensational visuals and dramatic language to sell reports, touts long term gains and depreciation, and questions ethics in a bold Financial Digest style.
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