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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1961
Page
6
A guest editorial argues law enforcement must partner with the press to educate the public, share successful policing efforts, and expose abuses. It emphasizes mutual obligation, clear communication, and prompt, factual reporting to support justice and public safety.
The president urged substantial reductions in all projects not absolutely necessary to national interest. He said spending less than Congress authorized would curb inflation and mark a Washington policy shift, beneficial for state and local governments as well as the nation.
In New York the mayoral contest between Robert Wagner and Louis Lefkowitz becomes a national theatre. Reports say Wagner may see his plurality fall from 900000 to around 300000, with Rockefeller backing Lefkowitz and Kennedy influence under scrutiny.
The campaign pits Robert Wagner against entrenched Tammany parallels as he receives backing from Herbert Lehman James Lanigan and Eleanor Roosevelt to challenge Carmine DeSapio. Wagner embraces an anti boss stance though facing donor pushback amid New York City school building needs.
In a UNC speech, Barry Goldwater argues that victory over communism requires a clear national duty and decisive action, critiquing President Kennedy for vague aims. He warns against relying on slogans and urges embracing victory as both goal and possible rallying cry. He cites slogans like Remember the Maine and The New Frontier as outdated. He questions how peace can prevail without defined objectives and united effort. He contrasts fanatical devotion with strategic resolve amid Khrushchev threats and global communist advances.
The piece rebukes President Kennedy for slogans while urging a clear path to victory. It contrasts McAuliffe's "Nuts" defiance with "We will bury you" and calls for decisive action to protect vital interests, arguing there is no middle ground between victory and defeat.
Ralph McGill recalls a UN Security Council session on admitting Outer Mongolia and Mauritania. Four Mongolian observers sit in Ivy League dress as Ambassador Valerian Zorin and Dr. Tsiang present stark contrasts in tone. Tsiang cites Lenin and Karakhan as history’s shadow while warning of Soviet influence and past liquidations.
In Mongolia the scene centers on a U.N. debate over Mauritania and Red China. Dr. Tsiang closes with a prescient warning as the African bloc leans toward Mauritania and Nationalist China contends for a seat against Soviet influence. The chamber records a tense moment as Brown Suit and others react to the rhetoric.
In a humorous reflection, a journalist notes the relief of not hearing reader reactions directly. Complaints or compliments are often relayed by the editor the following day, offering a hedge of insulation for writers.
A columnist describes the harsh realities of being an author, from the toll of public scrutiny to the demand for personally signing copies in bookstores. He notes publishing is just the start of the process and the sales stage brings its own unique ordeals.
Washington reports Republicans warn that Texas article 8.21 of the 1957 State Election Code, known as the negative voting law, skewed 1960 results by discarding ballots not properly marking exclusions. Democratic judges allegedly counted ballots by voter intent under article 6.06, boosting Kennedy Johnson margins and reducing Nixon support in GOP precincts.
Republicans report widespread irregularities in Texas precincts affecting 1950s era elections. Instances include Bowie County showing Nixon votes undercounted by 199 after affidavits and a misreported Kennedy lead. Angelina County precinct 23 tallied Kennedy far higher than ballots show, with State officials declining to investigate.
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