Editorial backs Arizona revenue sharing initiative drive
The Arizona League of Cities and Towns sponsors a petition drive for a state revenue sharing measure. If funded by 41 000 signatures it would place a referendum on the fall ballot to reserve income tax funds for the state and distribute 15 percent to cities by population, while pre empting other taxes and funding local needs. The editors urge support as cities face rising costs and tighter budgets.
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Arizona League of Cities and Towns
Arizona
The Decline of Beautiful in Modern Speech
A reflective column laments the loss of the word beautiful from its poetic range to casual exclamations. It contrasts its original refined meaning from the Oxford Dictionary with its current broad and often cheapened use by politicians and youths.
Moscow softens Vietnam stand in May summit communique
Inside Report notes Moscow's mild wording on Vietnam, stopping short of an immediate halt to bombing. It views the Moscow Brezhnev doctrine as upholding Eastern Europe while seeking a breathing space for concessions abroad. The piece weighs cost of Soviet bets in the Middle East, South Asia, Cuba, Chile, and Africa amid recent setbacks.
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Moscow
Vietnam
U.S
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Kremlin
Brezhnev
East Berlin
Hungary
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
Tse
Middle East
South Asia
Chile
Cuba
Africa
Egypt
Iraq
Santiago
Sudan
Cienfuegos
Jordan
Nixon
Haiphong Harbor
On the Line Duchess Recalls Opposing Edward VIII Abdication
The Duchess of Windsor recalls opposing Edward VIII’s abdication during a weekend near Paris on the 25th anniversary. She notes Mrs. Simpson’s stronger stance and discusses royal acceptance of a divorced partner, while the duke comments on family and public income claims.
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Duchess
Edward VIII
London
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Paris
Mailbag Foe of Railroad Sparks City Debate
Residents question Mayor Tims amid a lawsuit seeking to stop construction of Mr. Stillman’s railroad. They criticize labeling newcomers as outsiders and urge inclusive leadership as Scottsdale grows, proposing quieter rail routes near Rawhide and a peaceful park.
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Tims
Scottsdale
Rawhide
McGovern rides California win to front run status
Harriet Van Horne notes George McGovern’s California victory series builds a confident, serene aura and broad support from diverse donors and volunteers. She analyzes debates with Hubert Humphrey, signaling potential voter unease over welfare taxes and defense, while highlighting McGovern’s growing organizational strength and fundraising stacking up over $1 million in four weeks.
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Harriet van Horne
New York
N.Y
California
George McGovern
Bobby Kennedy
Senator McGovern
John Kennedy
Liberace
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Sen. McGovern
America
Humphrey
Minnesota
McGovern
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