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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
8
Senator Ashurst denounces a draft as shackling the nation and offers to resign if needed to defeat the measure. He cites a Gallup poll showing 71 percent of Arizona backing conscription, urging a plebiscite to reflect constituent sentiment.
A wartime column surveys Nazi aims and the idea of a Century of 99 years, arguing that a united English speaking world with Britain and the United States could emerge through shared ventures. It weighs Churchill’s vision of closer Anglo American cooperation and contemplates a possible future alliance in broad terms.
Westbrook Pegler criticizes Harold Ickes for defending the New Deal and alleging corruption among Chicago and Kansas City figures tied to mob influence. Pegler credits The Kansas City Star and journalist Roy Roberts for building the case, while noting DOJ actions and political entanglements with Mayors Hague and Kelly.
A collection of short proverbs from German Italian English Scottish Welsh and English origins. The sayings cover themes of effort restraint forgiveness debt and social behavior with concise statements and practical wisdom.
Items from the Arizona Territory record dated March 14 1874 include local notes, arrivals, and brief notices. The column captures civic chatter, named individuals, and happenings in Tucson and nearby settlements.
Private letters from Mohave report the Hualpais vow to die fighting rather than move to the Colorado river. They attacked a Cottonwoods ranch on the 4th but were repulsed, and a strong position north of Truxton Springs threatens a troop brigade. A herd of 750 cattle was driven off and a station keeper was wounded while pursuing stolen stock. In late February the tribe sent terms to Captain Byrne offering to live on old grounds and pay for losses if troops stay away.
The Papagos reportedly celebrate victories with song and dance after killings. Tradition also bans the killer from speaking to anyone for forty days and forbids touching his body with his fingers during that period.
Washington observes Charles McNary pledging public development of water power while opposing the Hull Roosevlet trade pact. The piece also notes British air defense and a reported German thermit bomb as potential threats, with MacKenzie King relaying war outlooks to Roosevelt during an Ogdensburg conference.
U S diplomats weigh Britain surrender risks if Nazi victory looms and the fleet flees to Canada or the United States. Britain seeks immediate naval aid in exchange for future naval help, while discussions note empire realignment with Australia and New Zealand.
A reflective piece describes escaping fear and fatigue through a visit to the Hayden Planetarium in New York. The narrator finds renewal amid stars and planetary names, recalling a past sense of wonder and belonging in the vast night sky.
The passage outlines ritual rules for a forty day fast stating the person may use sticks for scratching but must not be deprived of handling them. All dishes used during meals must be destroyed after use and other unspecified restrictions are noted.
The Papago Indians are allies of this community and the town extends friendship in return. It warns that ignorant or even intelligent ruffians should understand these facts and not push the limits of patient, law abiding citizens by abusing the Papagos.
A humorous sketch describes chaos at a hotel during a convention with Uncle Sam parades, a Covered Wagon, a hotel doctor treating hoof and mouth, a Dixie drum corps, Arkansas delegates on the rug, rival marching bands, a prohibition speech, Boy Scouts reviving a drowning person, a bear act, and a camel that bent the saw.
A quirky chronicle notes Bugs Baer’s twenty year span with many bosses as of August 26, 1935. It recalls earlier dates August 26, 1930 1925 and 1920 with playful phrases about thumbs fingernails a diamond bath tub and the nineteen thirteenth amendment in a light historical tone.
In Washington tar time, Mean dering Mike quips about a job hunter while Plodding Pete explains his seasonal scheme. Pete says in Spring he goes north as a pineapple picker and in Fall he travels south to say he sharpens skates.
A terse exchange about a rope ladder reveals a clandestine elopement. The pair consider actions with guidance from a father figure who plans to retrieve the ladder later, hinting at family involvement and secrecy.
Humility is praised as a virtue and the belief that glory belongs to one who seeks and judges others, echoing John 5.00. The message emphasizes modesty and restraint in personal pride.
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