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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
8
The upcoming Tuesday election asks qualified electors to approve a $2,500,000 water department expansion. Voters choose among three ballot questions on general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, or a combined approach. The Citizen urges YES on A and C and NO on B to favor revenue funding without city debt.
A reflective piece argues that the United States has spent 72 billion dollars in grants and credits overseas over the last decade, mainly aiding Britain, Russia, and France, with additional 16.7 billion in foreign spending by the U.S. government. It notes defense spending of 15 billion next year and questions the value of this aid while defending ongoing generosity.
A King Features piece from 1949 argues against labeling people by majority or minority status. It cites Hoover on political distortions, notes individuals’ rights beyond group identity, and calls for recognizing Americans as unique individuals rather than assembled classes.
A Commercial Appeal note suggests critics claim Russians invented negatives and urge audiences to accept the claim as credible and fully explained.
The joke centers on a young interpreter translating Andrei Gromyko at the United Nations who misheard general regulation and reduction of armaments as general regulation and reduction of arguments, prompting laughter and a startled reaction from Gromyko.
Bill Vaughan of the Kansas City Star expresses appreciation for promoters who built race tracks during a severe housing shortage. He warns that without them, homeless horses would roam streets and trample sleeping GI families.
In commentary from Kansas City, Bill Vaughan notes public doubt about Washingtons five percent plan, arguing the public feels the aid is too eager. He contrasts vague claims of scientific superiority by Russia with a claim that cement was invented there, calling it a move toward something concrete.
A King Features column satirizes a Pegler amendment barring police from sewer rescues and cat extrications. The piece questions enforcement, cites cop risks, SPCA duties, and public spectacle as cops face praise or blame for urban animal rescues.
Bennett Cerf notes in Tide Magazine that a western trucking firm uses specialists in transportology for its staff and a Douglas area barber opens The Hairport. A TV chain VP touts rapid progress, Bert Lahr stars in Make Mine Manhattan checking in from Chicago, and Irving Hoffman returns from Peru with a bemused lama whispering Do you love me.
A columnist recalls Sen. James Murray’s role in a late war era pearl shipment controversy. The piece links travel priorities, Imperial Pearl Syndicate ties, and a CIA-like web of officials, lawyers, and consular aides amid a quest to corner a $10 million cultured pearl market.
Washington scene recalls Rev R Orman Roberts of San Francisco who registered to influence legislation. The Rev led prayers as guest chaplain for the senate while a bill to buy Temple Methodist Church property faced approval. A columnist notes Johnson’s comments on “5 percenter” graft and tainted deals among New Dealers.
A breezy, satirical tour of European monarchs in retreat on the French Riviera. The piece names Manuel of Portugal Alfonso of Spain and other former kings as they mingle with aristocrats, detailing their lavish lifestyle, fortunes, and evasive romances.
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