Mayors Warn Cities Face Bankrupt Civic Future
Editorial notes last week's New Orleans meeting where mayors of major cities warned of looming bankruptcy and urban crisis. They decry crime, blight, overcrowding, unemployment, welfare scandals, and drug spread while blaming eroded city taxing power and skewed federal funds. Senate blockage by Sen. Russell Long hinders revenue sharing.
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Urban funding crisis and local tax reform urged
The piece argues state legislatures favor rural interests and large cities need direct funding. It prefers giving cities money to handle urban problems locally over centralizing federal control, warning of rising crime and unrest if urban needs go unmet.
Endorsement Urged for Arizona Judge Struckmeyer Campaign
The piece argues Arizona judges face costly campaigns and calls for bipartisan backing for Supreme Court Justice Struckmeyer. It cites past defeat of Justice Bernstein and urges the State Bar Association and leaders of both parties to endorse Struckmeyer to avoid partisan campaigning in judicial elections.
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McGovern faces uphill turn in Democratic race says seer
A controversial analysis argues George McGovern will fail to secure the Democratic nomination. The piece compares his prospects to Taft, Johnson, and McCarthy, noting labor and liberal bloc opposition, potential convention shocks, and McGovern’s willingness to compromise on key issues. It cites historical convention tactics and factions shaping the 1972 race.
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Robert A. Taft
Lyndon Johnson
Gene McCarthy
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Conrad Hilton
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Reuther
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George Wallace
Slips and Strain Taints Calf Play in Major League Scene
A report notes Jata batting in right field for Al Kaline who strained a hustle in his right calf. The scene is described as a tense moment observed from a higher floor hearing room, with a reference to the Stars and Liberty in a Cincinnati Enquirer framing.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Our Man Hoppe Great rock race underway
The fragment discusses a June 25 1984 event with church bells and world streets celebrating a United Nations ratification of a Universal Disarmament Pact as nations pledge to reduce arms. The piece references Arthur Hoppe and mentions the Army and a treaty.
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Mailbag Boost in Property Tax Urged for Flood Control
A local association formed after the Labor Day flood pushes for a 25 cent per $100 tax to fund flood control and SRP canal maintenance. They criticize outdated laws and call city and regional bodies to review flood management and public works while Scottsdale considers flood-related land and sale actions.
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MAG Owes Valley Citizens Clear Explanation of Osel
Letter urges Maricopa Association of Governments to provide a full explanation to Valley residents about their osel and related decision making. The writer calls for transparency and accountability from MAG.
Peetu Iffal Tale Unearths Local Mystery
Peetu's discovery in a quiet town reveals clues about a long held family secret. Residents recall a missing item linked to a local landmark as investigators note fresh footprints near old mills and alleyways.
Fragmented OCR Brief Teases Historical News Note
A garbled OCR extract lists scattered letters and partial phrases. It hints at a brief historical news item but lacks clear names, places, or events to identify a concrete summary.
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