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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1965
Page
6
The message reflects on Easter as a symbol of hope for humanity amid wars and division. It contrasts hypocrisy and cruelty with the pursuit of peace, noting progress toward tolerance among Christian sects and the possibility of universal peace through adherence to shared humanitarian principles.
Officials at all levels receive official automobiles, making free car use effectively part of their salary. Cars kept at home for commuting and personal errands add value beyond official pay, with costs reaching about 700 dollars yearly for a 25 mile daily round trip. Taxpayers cannot deduct commuting costs, suggesting agencies should limit home parking and consider mileage or salary notations for such perks.
The AFL CIO and affiliated unions campaign against polygraph tests citing questions of reliability and wrongful firing. The Wall Street Journal notes six states restrict the practice and unions urge anti polygraph clauses in contracts. The piece argues restraint is vital to preserve any usefulness and predicts polygraphs may never gain general employment acceptance.
Constantine Brown argues that US foreign policy pledges stability via aid and internationalism, noting over 70 billion poured abroad and criticizing reliance on aid to secure peace. He warns of nationalism and the failure of “example” diplomacy, predicting large costs in Vietnam and China, and urging a narrowly focused path toward peace.
Essay argues public schools must enforce a pecking order of authority, drawing on animal herd dynamics to justify rules on dress and appearance. It critiques liberal objections to uniforms and hairstyles, citing past school practices and the need for discipline as population trends show a rising youth majority.
In 1965 readers recalled events from 1890 in Phoenix including early city growth, notable homesteads, and old business scenes. The column highlights civic names, street views, and archival notes that shaped Phoenix’s development era by era.
Rep Butterworth's measure to levy a $1,000 special tax and 5 cents per pound and 20 cents per bushel on futures and option contract articles has been favorably reported to the House. The report asserts the bill targets speculative gambling in fictitious farm products and leaves legitimate traders unharmed. Chief Justice Wright arrived on the Prescott stage last night and left for Tucson this morning. The reason the Supreme Court was kept waiting four days was not explained. Hobbites expect Prescott road construction, with Frisco Bulletin noting: a 125 mile Phoenix Prescott feeder and 175 mile Phoenix Flagstaff line, private-built, to tap Central Arizona mining regions. Deputy City Treasurer Fred Freishman returned from Prescott, reporting thick mud hindering travel and growing mining activity between here and Congress properties.
Nation needs a strong opposition to counter congressional drift and unite Republicans locally. Ray Bliss, newly installed Republican national chairman from Ohio, urges disciplined organizing from precincts to states to rebuild strength for 1966 elections and regain control of legislatures and Congress before addressing ideology in 1968.
Paul Harvey portrays Augusta National as golf’s Eden where Bobby Jones shaped the course with a manicured landscape west of Augusta Georgia. The piece recalls the Masters tradition that annually gathers the world to watch champions like Hagen Sarazen Armour and Jones on the famed greens.
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