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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1977
Page
15
A tribute recounts Elvis Aaron Presley’s rise from a Memphis truck driver to rock legend. It notes his 1956 Tucson debut, enduring fan loyalty, and his death at 42, signaling an era without a clear successor as fans mourn and reflect. The piece emphasizes his distinctly American musical influence.
Pima County Supervisors set the 1977 levy raising Tucson area taxes as valuations jump 13.5 percent. A Tucson Unified School District 1 homeowner faces bills climbing from 529 to 583 dollars monthly. Officials note teeter totter laws may curb future increases, but no comprehensive tax reform has passed. The reassessment burden shifts to residential classes, with no quick fix in sight.
Astronomer Dick Norton, hired to lead UA’s $2.2 million Flandrau Planetarium, was ousted after attendance lagged and a $200000 annual budget ran a deficit. Norton contends the facility’s value outweighed profits, citing high quality and community impact while UA shifts to prepackaged shows.
James J. Kilpatrick argues against raising the federal minimum wage arguing the proposals are a cruel kindness that would hurt the lowest paid workers. He cites 3.7 million at $2.30, details teen black unemployment, and notes potential job losses and automation effects in Northern California theaters.
Mark Russell, a Washington based political satirist, comments on an American Bar Association meeting in Chicago where an ambulance siren prompted half the room to leave. He notes a silent prayer for departed brothers in minimum security prisons and riffs on legal advertising and pop culture humor.
John P. Roche notes Moscow’s bid to limit the October Belgrade session on Basket III human rights within the Helsinki Accord follow up. Delegates face a filibuster tactic to force an early adjournment, while Carter’s human rights stance spurs Soviet anxiety and calls for daring responses.
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