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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1961
Page
4
A University of Arizona meteorologist unveils a pilot plant that uses solar heat to distill brine into potable water. The model produces 200 gallons per day and can be expanded. Estimated cost 30 to 50 cents per thousand gallons, far ниже current US rates.
The article portrays Indian Prime Minister Nehru aiming for a middle position in Cold War tensions while frequently criticizing Western statesmanship more than Soviet actions. It notes his test for foreign policy is whether moves reduce global tension and questions if anti communist resistance prevents Soviet global dominance.
In a Chicago column Eleanor Roosevelt discusses European views on U.S. nuclear shelters, Khrushchev negotiations, and American defense installations. She cites a letter from an Englishwoman praising American beauty but criticizing war publicity and shelter policies, urging balanced global perspective.
A U S diplomat discusses public calls to hand over atomic control to the United Nations and to demonstrate for peace through fasting and prayer. The writer notes strong public desire for action, but says only government decisions can decide. Also mentions seeing the Philippine Dance Company Bayanihan in New York and its gracious performance.
Washington report notes the Defense Department opposes reducing manned bomber output. It cites nearly 600 long range B 52s and B 58s with a $1 billion five year wing and armament cost. The piece highlights budget signals from Kennedy and Truman era debates, plus Air Force Association influence.
The article outlines a clash over defense spending driven by industry advertising and AFA funding. It notes a Philadelphia convention policy calling for expanding manned bombers and the B 70, with critics warning of a push toward all out thermonuclear war. Sen. Symington weighs in as Congress debates a $780 million cut.
Washington columnist recalls a colleague paying income tax in installments with a Diner's Club card. The piece jokes that trends now hint at widespread tax payments by credit cards and notes Conrad Hilton as an example of early adoption.
Interlandi describes how a misfiled tax payment and credit card payments swapped payees, leading to the Internal Revenue Service cashing a Diner's Club check and the Diner's Club taking the tax office payment. He ends up $93.50 ahead and suggests using the card to cover an overdraft.
In deep Georgia Barry Goldwater stirs a split within Georgia Republicans as moderates worry over civil rights stance and party policy. The senator’s clash with national GOP lines sharpens tensions with segregationists and raises questions about the party’s direction and ambitions.
Barry Goldwater’s Georgia swing drew mixed reactions as he denounced federal school desegregation and backed a states’ rights education policy. Georgia Republicans condemned his stance, accusing him of courting Southern prejudices and undermining party loyalty for personal ambition.
President Mrs. Louis Plotkin outlines PTA history from 1897 founders to a 12 million member global network. She details objects to promote child welfare, home life standards, laws for youth protection, and home school cooperation, plus local actions on safety health and legislation.
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