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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
10
A commentary about the Vanguard rocket failure ending a tense week. The piece argues for transparent reporting of spaceflight progress, contrasts American openness with Soviet secrecy, and urges the public to stay informed on both successes and failures.
An industry spokesman outlines five factors GE considers for industrial expansion in a city. Roy Johnson cites Tucson’s 41.6 million 10 year development program and urges comprehensive planning, a pro growth climate, educated residents, presence of community minded firms, and aggressive civic leadership to attract investment.
A first person reminiscence describes a violent year with multiple Indian attacks in Arizona Territory. It lists merchants, soldiers, families, and others killed along Dock Creek, Big Dry Creek, Mogolions, and the Dutch River near the New Mexico line, plus skeletons found on Deep Creek and Harve guich, and mentions 14 Mexicans slain that year.
The White House and aides Sherman Adams James Hagerty fear persistent pressure for Eisenhower to resign over health concerns. They suspect Democratic and Republican rivals seek to embarrass the administration or bolster Nixon for 1960. Nixon potentially would take over if Eisenhower steps down or finishes his term.
The Senate committee probes corruption in labor, focusing on Teamsters and other unions amid calls for democratic reforms in elections. George Meany faces pressure from honest labor leaders to combat graft while preserving unity within the AFL CIO.
Francis Robinson notes Enrico Caruso’s ascent from a mechanic’s apprentice to opera legend, aided by key mentors and moments of fate. He recalls Caruso’s early singing, family losses, and a life shaped by support from teachers, soldiers, and patrons guiding the now monumental tenor’s ascent.
John Q. Public praises the Tucson Police Department for swift recovery of two motor scooters reported stolen from a yard on Saturday. Juvenile suspects were arrested, and the writer commends the department's efficiency and alertness. Another reader cites editorial questions about constitutional interpretation in future Zeitgeist debates.
In Washington, Adlai Stevenson takes a formal consultancy to aid policy making while retaining right to critique. The arrangement aims to blend Democratic insight with Republican plans, signaling bipartisanship though some lawmakers doubt fully shared goals. Stevenson expects to push Congress for a larger, swifter foreign aid and greater West Ally cooperation while stressing limited agreement with administration scope.
H V Kaltenborn notes Adlai Stevenson did not attend the Paris NATO meeting as part of the American delegation. The piece argues Stevenson could have expressed opposition before and after the meeting, while acknowledging bipartisan policy and Stevenson’s broader agreement with many administration positions. It discusses European reliance on American leadership and potential impact on perception of partisan divisions.
New York reports steel and metals acting as a barometer for the economy showing reduced output and weaker demand. Wall Street notes idle mills, lower orders, and rising imports from Europe led by West Germany, with Phoenix Rheinrohre A. G. posting a 16 percent sales rise and expansion plans.
A devotional notes how God uses people and events to advance divine purpose. It cites Cyrus, Joseph and Mary, shepherds, and wise men as examples of being guided by a higher plan, urging trust in God’s leadership in homes, schools, and churches.
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