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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1963
Page
4
On Wednesday November 13 1963 subscription rates are listed for six evenings weekly. The price is 30 cents per issue, 15.60 dollars per year in Arizona, 18.20 dollars per year out of state, and 1.35 dollars per month by motor route carrier. Second class postage is paid at Scottsdale Arizona.
Dr M H Nathan outlines the case for enlarging Scottsdale Baptist Hospital serving Scottsdale East Phoenix and Paradise Valley. He notes past design flaws and insufficient labs and beds but praises recent progress under Baptist management and urges community support for future expansion to ensure timely care locally.
Delegates from around the world met in Athens to discuss world peace under world law. A speaker urged substituting courts for carnage and briefs for bombs, arguing lasting peace hinges on acceptance of moral and international law.
Bob Considine reviews Richard Tregaski s Vietnam Diary, praising its eye opening focus on 16500 American servicemen in Vietnam. The book centers on personal stories of grit danger and death, avoiding Saigon intrigue and political maneuvering to show the military effort and morale.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report lawmakers debate requiring disclosure of stock holdings amid fears of political self-interest. Senators like Anderson Russell Magnuson Ellender Ervin push back while Mansfield hints at staff rules. Kennedy era politics tilt Philadelphia and Scranton facing losses as tax cuts loom, with timing uncertain.
Bill Vaughan argues that communism has dulled American political debate and social invective. He recalls a past era when critics used sharper, more creative accusations such as mopery, barratry, nepotism, or ticket splitting to attack opponents.
A commentary on how accusations of Communism derail discussions across topics. The writer notes the shift from substantive critique to labeling opponents as Communist or pro Communist, citing Jessica Mitford and Rep. Utt as examples. The piece laments the pervasiveness of the tactic and suggests a broader, possibly Communist inspired, plot to throttle rational discourse.
Marquis Childs notes an upcoming year of intense campaign skirmishes with few foreign policy moves likely. He compares current politics to a water’s edge retreat, cites Viet Nam Cuba and nuclear issues, and warns that holding the line may fail as Khrushchev faces China and economic strain while detente remains elusive.
The piece argues the 1964 campaign will be bitter with no Cuba or Berlin crises likely, while Cuba faces internal strain and Viet Nam's Diem regime upheaval may affect stability. It warns of friction with European allies over the Kennedy tariff talks and stresses the administration must defend American agriculture as the race shapes up.
Washington Senator Goldwater says primaries may harm or help depending on candidate conduct. In Coventry Reverend Francis Sayre labels the John Birch Society as an example of the gopher-hole tendency of modern life.
Editor notes Tom Warner, age 11, wrote to urge Scottsdale to add parks. He cites Tempe and Phoenix with at least three parks, mentions current facilities like a pool and library, and describes desired features such as swings, trees, and grassy areas. He thanks volunteers and notes community needs.
A Scottsdale reader lauds teamwork in youth sports and the value of all three high schools. The letter also criticizes a parking ticket fine system, noting civic fairness and the burden of wrongful charges.
William C Attaway Jr urges readers to form their own view after reading Robert Welch's The Politician. He notes the 450 page history is well documented and questions punishing someone for opinions.
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