Tucson Tourism Outlook Sees Growth Potentials Push
The Sunshine Climate Club and Chamber of Commerce report strong interest for the coming season as inquiries exceed last year. Visitors spent about 60 million dollars in Tucson during the last season, with 450000 tourists, though per capita spend declined as capacity expands to host 39000 at once. National advertising will rise 35.4 percent from 56678 to 75744 to attract more visitors.
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Through readership proves newspaper as common denominator
A nationwide readership survey shows newspapers read in 86 percent of U S homes on weekdays with four of five adults and three of four teens reading daily. Readers study pages front to back or back to front, and editors gain insight as to ad and content placement beyond headlines.
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U. S
New Vail Junior High Opens as Tucson District Expands
Growth on Tucson's east side drives construction of Naylor Junior High beside Vail. Vail Junior High reaches 1305 pupils this year, designed for 750, while Naylor will take 545 students when it opens January 3. The era of crowded classrooms recedes as districts add capacity for rising enrollments.
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Nobody Represents The Public On Military Air Transport Policy
A reporter questions Defense Dept use of supplemental aircraft after the Richmond Virginia crash that killed 74 Army recruits. He cites two investigations and a coming House Armed Services Committee hearing to examine policy and transparency. He notes bureaucratic hush ups, debates among Halaby Boyd and McNamara, and says the public is not adequately represented.
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New Faces Hinted for 1964 Republican Nomination Race
Romney Seaton and Taft Jr emerge as potential non‑Rockefeller Goldwater rivals. Romney, head of American Motors, urged to run for Michigan governor. Seaton, Nebraska publisher, may pursue Nebraska governorship after three Eisenhower-era posts. Taft Jr., Ohio legislator, seen as Nixon‑leaning, could seek Ohio governor. Copyright 1941.
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Humor Inborn Trait Not Learned Says Sydney Harris
Sydney Harris argues humor is innate but developed by upbringing not acquired. He stresses play between parents and child as crucial, warning repressed environments drain humor and hinder later resilience. He notes self discipline and decisions shape life, and promotes playful, loving parental engagement as essential. Copyright 1961.
Letters to the Editor discuss school athletics and public discourse
Readers argue that Amphitheater School parents seek robust athletic programs and staff training, countering editorials condemning their views. Other letters praise coverage of local Peace Walkers and remark on December religious observance, urging clear author identification and concise submissions.
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Reading Eisenhower on Berlin costs Ike trust in Cold War foes
The postcommentary urges IQ testing for presidential candidates and cites Eisenhower’s Berlin views. It argues U S leaders erred by trusting the Soviets and warns that formalized postwar relations failed to inspire confidence as Moscow seeks world domination.
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Pioneer Tucson leader Pinckney R. Tully
Pinckney R. Tully born July 25 1824 in Ft. Gibson Miss migrated to New Mexico in 1846 and formed Tully & Ochoa freighting with Estevan Ochoa. They moved to Tucson in 1868 where Tully became seventh mayor and also served as territorial treasurer and city treasurer. He held a city council seat after mayorship and helped found the Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society dying November 10 1903 in Healdsburg California.
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Extremists Right And Left Extremists Right And Left
Arizona Senator and President Kennedy critics spar over extremist labels in a Western tour. Johnson joins in critiquing both extremist right and left groups while noting political labels and public perception.
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Holy Way path offers hope amid despair
Isaiah 35:8a speaks of a holy road that cuts through gloom. The devotional urges believers to trust in God’s presence during dangerous times and moments of disappointment. A prayer asks God to reveal a guiding light and to empower worship and faithful labor. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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