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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1966
Page
14
The recall movement in Tucson failed last night but leaves a gain. Voters now recognize recall power and the duty of officials to serve, possibly prompting more stable city government. The air is cleared for charter revision ideas from a citizens committee and a serious future for Tucson.
Sen. Boss Bass falls in Democratic primary to Gov. Frank Clement in Tennessee. Bass campaigned on repealing Taft-Hartley Act 14-B section favoring right-to-work, while Clement argued repeal harms labor relations. Voters backed Clement, ending Bass’s bid.
James Marlow reports on a nationwide airline strike by machinists blocking 60 percent of air service. Congress debates forcing workers back to work as Johnson’s administration considers options, amid calls for compulsory arbitration and looming political pressure.
The piece reviews a hypothetical Roman style Censor to discipline public figures. It cites Justice Douglas and Congressman Powell as potential targets and discusses senatorial ex professors proposing a purge style authority to enforce propriety and remove perceived provokers of public decay.
An advertisement by Eldon H. Haskell argues for better police funding and legal protections, warning that criminals won on technicalities. He details dangers faced by officers, praises their courage, and urges citizens to lobby legislators and send clippings to push for law enforcement rights.
Readers debate California politics and the John Birch Society. Larry Marshall and Peter Lombardo defend or criticize the group, referencing Cranston and Unruh, with letters urging fair publication and noting legislative reports. The exchange centers on anti-Birch claims, political maneuvering, and civil rights references.
City Council discussed establishing a Territorial University at Tucson under acts of the late Territorial Legislative Assembly. An appropriation of 25 000 in territorial bonds was approved, contingent on conveyance of at least 40 acres near Tucson to the Board of Regents for university purposes. The article notes 72 sections of land granted to Arizona for university use under a Feb 18 1881 act and discusses land value and potential endowment.
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