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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1961
Page
6
The Supreme Court refused to review a ruling that the Communist Party must register as an agent of a foreign power, the Soviet Union. Party leaders vow jail terms, arguing they will not betray members, while critics note size does not limit potential mischief and urge government action.
In Seattle Dr James L Maffetti reports four years of research for the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety. He says no punishment deters drunken drivers like potential removal of their ability to drive or own a car, and envisions anti drunk devices that brake or cut engine power when a signal light is ignored. Good drivers are sober, cautious and dependable, and while not dull, they are safe partners for a ride home.
Bob Considine discusses Billy Rose’s idea for a sensational New York World's Fair exhibit. The proposal would compare American values like voting and church life with Communist systems under a stark green curtain.
The piece cites Gov. David L. Lawrence praising new drug research at Wyeth Great Valley Laboratories and Dr. Austin Smith forecasting a cancer cure or prevention by 2000. It notes chemistries tested, 28 000 compounds in 1958 and 36 000 in 1959, with 60 and 59 showing promise respectively. A Berlin wall anecdote closes the excerpt.
Barry Goldwater and Steve Shadegg discuss how labels shape perception symmetrically. The piece argues against labeling people as liberal or conservative and cautions against quick judgments. It cites Emmet and advocates careful investigation over shortcuts in a complex society.
The author criticizes broad political labels used by both conservatives and liberals. He urges precise analysis of specific actions and statements rather than lumping all Republicans or Democrats under single labels.
The piece humorously imagines Ba Shir Ahmad diary entries about meeting Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. It depicts encounters on the road and in America with jokes about a camel driver touring the LBJ ranch, New York, and Cadillacs, reflecting cultural contrasts.
Ralph McGill recounts John E. Sawyer message at Williams College convocation. Sawyer warns the “easy years” are over and urges rigorous liberal arts to tackle hard global problems, not slogans. He notes UN vetoes, China seating in question, and dangers of relying on missiles over minds.
An educator argues that peaceful reunification of Germany is unlikely and warns that nuclear war would devastate West Berlin. He calls for cautious diplomacy within NATO and Europe, noting past slogans fueled unrest in East Europe and stressing the need for long term, thoughtful strategy.
In Paris and Algiers Moslems and French colonists secretly hoard arms as General Raoul Salan claims De Gaulle treason and vows a 100000 strong rebel army. De Gaulle pushes toward a solution by year end amid talk of possible civil conflict in France.
UPI reports fire crews in Sunne Sweden may strike to force a replacement for their antique engine after it overheated en route to a blaze. In Gosport England the Royal Navy hired 30 food tasters to pick sailors preferred meals. Coventry England saw 70 teachers refuse homework causing mass student protests. teachers resumed assigning homework after union guidance. In SundbylEnd England Marjorie Patterson, 22, marries her stepbrother Dennis Handley becoming sister‑in‑law. France faces De Gaulle policy and revolt fallout, with Salan among leaders facing death penalties. opposition from Mendes France and Pinay noted. De Gaulle retains loyalty of French people.
In New York Vice President Johnson greets Pakistani camel driver Bashir Ahmad with a warm line. In Los Angeles Dr Percival Bailey discusses chemistry and mental illness noting that a twisted molecule underlies distortion. In Washington Senator Dodd rejects private bomb shelter as a method to resist communism.
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