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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1963
Page
4
A guest editorial urges drivers to obey traffic laws to reduce accidents and losses. It notes police expanded enforcement after urbanization and warns that illegally parked vehicles risk insurer denial of coverage. Over 3,000 warnings issued before citations. The piece advocates thinking, safe driving.
Senate subcommittee probes the Ford Motor Co as sub contractor in the B-47 program seeking unexpurgated 1954 records. Investigators hypothesize a dispute with then Ford general manager McNamara over excess profit refunds and potential bias against Boeing.
California Republicans brace for a high stakes eve of convention showdown between Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Sen. Barry Goldwater. The 84 delegate award in California and the timing shrug into focus a battle over platform direction and 1964 GOP strategy.
Bob Considine argues the United States trails in science and math education after Sputnik I highlighted gaps. He cites the National Defense Education Act, its funding, and risks to American power if extended funding wanes, urging renewed support and political resolve to equip students for national survival.
The piece debates Polaris submarine significance and argues against atmospheric test fear mongering. McGill criticizes misinfo from opponents, cites Sen Goldwater, and notes scientist divisions over testing and its effects on radiation in bone.
Admiral Rickover discusses the Polaris program and Woodrow Wilson’s sea trials. The submarines with 16 missiles each create a hidden mobile force deterring a continental attack and prompting enemies to target ocean areas instead. The editorial urges unity on national security and continued underground tests and submarine construction.
A Scottsdale reader calls for consolidating special elections to save tax payer money and suggests placing all issues on existing ballots. She notes paying 1963 tax bills with school funds paid under protest until federal aid for schools is considered and urges the school board to review this possibility.
Ferguson Brooks Kelly Consulting Engineers dispute the 1961 Henningson Durham Richardson vs 1963 Ferguson Brooks Kelly city population reports. They note annexation north of Indian Bend Road changes 1970 and 1990 projections, claiming about 52,000 residents south of Indian Bend Road by 1990 and urging validation in 1990.
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