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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1961
Page
6
The federal free food program for the needy has expanded since January with over two million participants and annual costs rising to 139 million dollars. North Carolina shows dramatic growth in recipients, while Jefferson County Texas reports abuses and a drop in users from May to July. Local welfare officials are urged to monitor for misuse.
Government officials fear a temporary improvement in the balance of payments may fade. A large weekly deficit of 150 million dollars prompts a congressional subcommittee to back an IMF liquidity agreement with Western nations to offer instant aid to deficit nations while preserving the dollar’s strength through prudent public money management.
A prominent career woman promotes high school home economics for boys, arguing it will prepare them for homemaking after marriage. The piece mocks gender roles and suggests a nationwide conspiracy to change male labor to fit domestic duties.
The piece argues Russia's resume of testing ends the US self ban and relieves Washington from a dangerous hook. It notes stifled US weapons progress and questions Soviet secrecy. Moscow now bears world opprobrium, but Khrushchev’s motives imply Soviet actions ignore global opinion.
Nixon weighs a run for California governor with a decision due by month’s end. GOP leaders urge candidacy, while risks include jeopardizing a future White House bid. Analysts note governor’s post could boost visibility and future presidential prospects amid California and national politics.
A Phoenix reader, Richard Y. Hoffman Jr., sends three comments praising diverse columnists, criticizing TV coverage for underreporting documentaries and national affairs, and noting too much focus on local Scottsdale items. The editor replies they will study improvements and aim to balance local and world news.
A Phoenix subscriber lauds the Scottsdale Progress for carrying Ralph McGill and other national columnists without editorializing in news. The letter requests weekly congressional calendars, Arizona lawmakers’ voting records, expanded book reviews, local arts coverage, and magazine article reviews. Editor replies they will seek voting records if possible and improve arts coverage.
Rhea Bennett vice president advertising counselors of Arizona thanks the newspaper for covering the opening of Greater Arizona Savings and Loan Association. She says coverage was straightforward and beneficial to thousands of shareholders and families with savings tied up in the former association.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru slated to mediate East West positions in Moscow with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. Khrushchev postpones Black Sea vacation to press a major policy statement amid renewed Berlin tensions. West German vote remains uncertain as Adenauer loses ground to Brandt. Khrushchev’s attacks boost Brandt and challenge Adenauer. Belgrade conference spurs push for an early Cold War summit, with Nasser leading Egypt and other nonaligned nations.
In a sparse Atlanta municipal auditorium lineup room, youths arrested for violating city ordinances faced officers for identity checks. Race tensions surfaced as teens cited prejudice while a Virginia deputy leader of Nazi groups arrived to promote white supremacist aims.
Washington report says security agencies note growing Communist participation in the Freedom Ride movement. CORE leaders deny, but HUAC files list many CORE advisers and associates tied to Communist fronts and activities. Notable figures named include James Jackson, Rose Rosenberg, A. J. Muste, Algernon Black, Earl B. Dickerson, and James Peck.
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