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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1963
Page
4
The East Side becomes part of Scottsdale after Judge Nabour reverses an earlier ruling. Scottsdale may proceed with planning unless an appeal is filed, as critics urged. The city seeks to end annexation challenges and move forward with unity and growth.
A Gallup survey shows Elizabeth Taylor recognized by 91 percent and John Glenn by 89 percent, far ahead of presidential contenders. Richard Nixon and Nelson Rockefeller each reach 84 percent, with Barry Goldwater at 58 percent and lower recognition for others. The piece notes public ignorance as a campaign factor and imagines lighthearted bumper sticker ideas.
A compact reflection on books as immortal, valuable sources. Quotes emphasize that any book holds something of worth, even when money is tight, and a home without books is like a windowless room.
Senate Foreign Relations panel pauses aid funding as Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu plans U S appearances raising concerns that her sharp comments will jeopardize foreign aid for South Vietnam and the broader program. The piece links Indonesian unrest under Sukarno and Dutch out, noting aid aims to assist new nations in hard tasks and settlement.
The piece weighs Latin American upheaval from the Dominican Republic to Honduras and Ethiopia. It notes military overthrows, anti Communist rhetoric, and a cut in aid after Gen. Lucius Clay shifted control, with Rep. Otto Passman poised to weaponize funding debates as Congress stalls.
The piece accuses government and its allies of an expansive propaganda effort to win support for Medicare and other programs. It cites use of taxpayer funds and officials promoting policies while flouting laws, portraying a broad campaign to shape public opinion and sustain fiscal measures despite deficits.
Ralph McGill notes rising GDP about 8 billion since Kennedy took office and forecasts a 100 billion increase by 1964. Wages and profits hit records while government debt lags behind. private spending soars with installment purchases reaching a historical peak as savers hold cash.
The piece notes a post Kennedy era tax break boosting business and worker spending power, with an expected further cut. It warns of export pressure from the Common Market, rising steel production tech, and fears of job losses from new casting methods while urging a strong export program and open economic policy.
Paris Mme Ngo Dih Nhu defends herself against Lodge criticism with a coy remark. New York editor Charles Neider analyzes Twain’s anti religious remarks as opposing entrenched power. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston expresses disbelief at clinching victory in four games.
Bill Vaughan ponders backyard manners and social polish in a humorous radio of etiquette. He wonders about sitting before chairs are brushed, the tone of polite refusals, and how courtesy can spark or hinder gentility at gatherings.
Fire Prevention Week marks a long running safety campaign begun in 1922 to educate the public on preventing fires. The observance recalls the Great Chicago Fire of Oct 9 1871 and emphasizes that most fires stem from preventable causes rather than luck.
The piece blends social etiquette questions about outdoor dining and flashlight use with a strong focus on fire prevention. It cites NFPA data on home fire deaths and outlines safety steps from roofing and wiring to safe cooking equipment, escape plans, and strict supervision of children.
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