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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1961
Page
6
The item lists Hugh Harelson as News Editor receiving the Outstanding Newsman's Award for 1959, awarded out of state. It notes a monetary amount of $15.60 associated with the recognition.
An editorial argues rising public concern over the nation's fortunes abroad requires a tougher policy. It claims humanitarian aid has failed to shape events, warns NATO fragility, and cites Castro’s threats to New York as signaling a shift toward strength including possible guerrilla tactics if needed.
Dr Ira N Gabrielson former U S Fish and Wildlife Service chief and now head of the Wildlife Management Institute spoke at the 10th Pacific Science Congress in Honolulu on pesticides He warned that the rush to stronger chemicals overshadows studies of ecological effects noting pest control costs and wildlife losses across several states He urged continued research and education to balance crop protection with environmental health and suggested wiser chemical use by farmers to reduce impact
Ruth recounts the 1927 pennant run and key players in the Yankees title year. He contrasts salaries with today, notes Joe DiMaggio era not yet, and recalls Lou Gehrig, Lefty Grove, and the Athletics loaded roster. He also mentions Billy Martin era debates and Miller Huggins’s role in shifting Gehrig.
City manager reviews an advance Census table for Scottsdale east of 56th Street and south of the canal. Data from April 1, 1960 show 25,726 residents in 8,467 housing units with 5,753 owner occupied and 1,367 vacant. Non-white residents total 222 in 45 households, with 33 percent in dilapidated housing. The piece calls for planning director analysis and self help programs.
Police chief praises a Mothers Safety Patrol formed to guard Navajo School on Granite Reef Road amid heavy construction. He urges more volunteers, notes city efforts like signs and a painted school zone, and calls for safer crossings with a traffic light at Oak and Scottsdale and a pedestrian walk light at 74th Street and McDowell. He reminds bicycle riders to follow traffic laws and signals.
The Cleveland Transit Board approved a new advertising slogan reading Just one big happy family. The board has a history of internal feuds and disagreements but moved forward with the campaign.
The Atlanta desegregation effort is praised as voluntary and orderly with no violence. It reports families embracing integration, while critics spread distortions and fear. Citizens are urged to accept citizenship equality and a better South emerging from new social reality.
Principal notes opening of Coronado High School faced tight schedules and staged construction. Faculty, staff, and community partenerships with Scottsdale facilities and buses allowed first phase to launch on time. Students cooperated to avoid construction zones, setting a strong start for a banner year.
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