The Progress Platform Pledge and Rates
Victor J. Morgan as publisher Joseph B. McCormick as advertising head Hugh Harelson as news editor 1959 Arizona Outstanding Newsman’s Award noted. The paper lists subscription rates: 26 cents per week, 13.00 per year in Arizona, 15.60 out of state, motor route carrier 1.35 per month.
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Victor J. Morgan
Joseph B. McCormick
Hugh Harelson
Arizona
Ci Nm
Progress Platform
Scottsdale
Ariz
Veterans Day 1961 Remembrance and Resolve
The piece reflects on Veterans Day shifting from Armistice Day identity to a broader national focus. It stresses the need to honor sacrifices without blind optimism and warns that dangers remain as the world faces aggression and seeks enduring defenses for liberty and justice.
Bridge Or Tunnel To Europe Still Debated For Next Decade
Historical plans recall efforts from 1802 onward to link Britain and France. Proposals compare a 21 mile four lane bridge with two rail lines to a 34 mile two lane tunnel for rail traffic. Bridge costs rise to 600 million dollars while tunnel costs are about half. Experts doubt engineering but timing remains open.
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France
Britain
Napoleon
English Channel
Farmers’ Surplus Persists Despite 1961 Crop Decline
Government forecasts show a 1961 U.S. crop about 3 percent smaller than last year, yet yields per acre rise as better farming on fewer acres, improved machinery, and chemicals push production. The surplus continues as taxpayers shoulder the cost of balancing supply and demand.
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America
U.S
Genda Credits Pearl Harbor Strike Planning Regret
Verona Italy Gen Genda former Japanese air force commander recalls regret that Japan did not press the Pearl Harbor attack further while the United States reeled. He notes strategic potential and remains a noted ally to U S air forces amid Allied defense tensions in Europe.
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Verona
Italy
Genda
Pearl Harbor
United States
Air Force
United States Air Force
Past Enemies Turn Allies in Verona as SETAF Bonds Grow
In Verona locals and visiting officers recount reconciliation with the United States Italy American force SETAF. An Italian colonel recalls war as a prisoner and praises American training while another officer notes his daughter’s schooling in Washington and current Italian struggles.
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Montagues
Capulets
Soviet Union
Romeo
Juliet
Eugene Cardwell
Afrika Korps
Temple
Texas
Little Rock
Arkansas
SETAF
Genda
Washington
Verona
World At Large Police Pointers
Chief of Police reports attending the annual conference of the International Association. The meeting produced ideas for potential use locally, outlining new approaches for policing and public safety.
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The
International Asso
Chiefs of Police Conference Advances International Cooperation
The International Association of Chiefs of Police held a Montreal conference with 26 foreign country delegates. Attendees explored police administration and crime prevention, sharing tech practices, exchange of information, and training in the profession.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canada
California’s Growth Spurs Need for New Schools Says Governor
Ralph McGill quotes California’s population surge as driving the need to open a new average-sized school weekly. He notes education in the state thrives on public funding, strong adult education with about 600000 adults in night classes, and continued growth in lifelong learning as a core state effort.
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Los Angeles
California
California JCs Provide Answer to Population Rise
California operates 67 autonomous junior colleges serving urban communities. These campuses offer university level curricula without campus facilities, guiding students after two years to decide majors and potential graduate plans.
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California
Jcs
State University
State College
Roosevelt urges U S aid to Vietnam floods and world responsibility
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses the Mekong flood disaster in South Vietnam, praising American Friends of Vietnam for collecting medical supplies, blankets, and medicines. She warns the U S must coordinate government efforts and inform citizens to become world minded, urging action and awareness of global needs.
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New York
South Vietnam
American Friends of Vietnam
Roosevelt
Mekong River
American Friends of
Vietnam
Mystic Sea Museum Visit Sparks Maritime Memories
Flood victims receive American aid through Connecticut and part of Massachusetts. At Mystic, Connecticut, a Marine Historical Association meeting highlighted the port museum's growth and its 4000 summer visitors. The speaker recalls Campobello tides, sailing, and the small Vireo boat connected to family history.
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Mystic
Connecticut
The
Marine Historical Association
Sea Port
New England
Campobello Island
Book Fair Spurs Reading Interest in Scottsdale Schools
Principal William J. Barton describes the Book Fair program across Scottsdale elementary schools. The fairs run three to four days, showcase 600 to 1,000 new books, involve PTAs and parent volunteers, and aim to build reading interest while teaching library skills and promoting ownership of books.
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William J. Barton
Kiva School
Scottsdale
Ptas
Kiva
Robert Roe
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World AT Large
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Joe
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Vietnamese Red Cross
State Department
Massachusetts
Campobello
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