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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1961
Page
6
The piece discusses civilian fear as a wartime weapon from WWI to the atomic age. It notes possible Soviet strategies under Khrushchev to induce submission through nightmares of strontium 90 fallout and questions the idea of all-out nuclear war.
A New York City college survey of 550 freshmen finds four fifths say parental help harms study habits. It criticizes overzealous, interruptive behavior and notes a forthcoming parental conduct handbook to curb interference.
Marquis Childs notes the stalled policy climate in Washington as Western Ministers discuss Berlin and a renewed UN session. He warns that vetoes and Cold War blocs hinder bold moves, with Outer Mongolia and Mauritania admissions shaping African support and potential bargaining dynamics.
The piece argues that Congress and the nation risk a crisis in U S relations with the world body if Red China is admitted or if a two Chinas solution is pursued. It notes endless Washington deliberations since Kennedy’s administration and suggests President Kennedy addressing the Assembly could break the deadlock.
Barry Goldwater questions the 40 million dollar Peace Corps appropriation and first year plan to train and deploy 2700 workers. He contrasts costs with student expenses and criticizes reliance on government bureaucracy for a people to people program amid Cold War tensions.
The piece argues that even with optimistic projections 2700 corpsmen would cost taxpayers about 14814 dollars per emissary when trained and deployed. It notes Christian churches already support overseas missions and questions what could be achieved if churches received 14000 dollars per year for each missionary abroad.
In Bonn the writer observes West Germany's rapid postwar rise as a consumer society. Modern department stores resemble American models with flow design, displays, bargain basements and food sections, illustrating how German merchandizing and production methods emulate—not copy—U.S. practices. The piece notes Khrushchev’s forecast and contrasts living standards between the U.S. and West Germany. It discusses rebuilding postwar vigor and the allure of American goods in a recovered economy.
An observer contrasts a traditional German shop with a modern supermarket on Remigiusstrasse. He notes attractive prices, global imports, and trading stamps amid a critique of consumer wealth eroding inward values. The piece links shopping ease to a broader cultural shift toward consumerism.
A Scottsdale reader criticizes the town for maintaining a horse and buggy atmosphere. The letter questions whether Coronado High School students should endure walking through sand and mud to reach classes, implying weather and conditions hinder compliance.
A resident urges the town to provide a through road from the east side of Hayden Road to Coronado High School. The letter notes long walks for students, lack of sidewalk access, and asks for safer access as a matter of town pride and student welfare.
Ciudad Tujillo quote criticizes the Organization of American States for promising not to intervene. The statement is described as a bucket of cold water on hopes for free elections. In Galveston Texas city, Manager Robert Layton reports a sweep confirms all storm period residents accounted for.
Fulton Lewis reports that Gherman Titov’s high altitude Vostok flight is met with widespread doubt behind the Iron Curtain and among American scientists. Skeptics question manual reentry controls, eight hour sleep, and sighting claims from 150 miles up.
Western observers tracked an object in orbit but could not confirm Titov's return. Soviet claims waver as Titov's actions shift from peaceful aviation rhetoric to stirring fears at the Brandenberg Gate. He threatened potential weapons transport during East Berlin engagements.
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