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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1964
Page
9
Editorial argues for a new sign ordinance to curb clutter from signs and billboards as Tucson grows toward a 500000 population. It urges the mayor and council to act now to preserve appearance, with a 10 year transition plan to avoid hardship.
Arizona seeks nonpartisan backing for the Central Arizona Project as Congress considers funding. Governor-elect Sam Goddard and Senator-elect Paul Fannin bring experience to push the water plan, with state commissions urged to maintain unified purpose for Arizona’s water needs.
Dr James B Conant former Harvard president attacks the educational establishment led by public school administrators and education professors He proposes a nationwide policy created by a compact of 15 to 20 populous states and an interstate commission of non educators to plan it The idea aims to restrict federal direction and rely on non educator distinguished citizens
Holmes Alexander argues Americans lack patience in Viet Nam. He cites growing casualties through 1961–64 and criticizes Ambassador Taylor’s approach, urging harsher action to break the Viet Cong, leverage Saigon leadership, and involve labor and regional groups to support a decisive strategy.
John Chamberlain analyzes union pressure and cost discipline as steel and auto workers push for favorable contracts. He notes Virgil Day’s guarded optimism, the rise of the second-class buyer concept, and the impact of wage gains on textiles and service sectors. He cites Matt and Reuther as exemplars of wage-productivity dynamics.
Sydney Harris discusses a knowledge explosion that doubles roughly every 15 years and will continue to accelerate. He argues the bottleneck is dissemination, not discovery, as political and social systems lag behind scientific progress and impede applying advances like thermonuclear energy to alleviate poverty. He notes the need for revolutions in thinking and behavior, and invokes Acton on clear thinking.
Readers critique Christmas stamp designs and national religion stance. A second letter warns against anti Communist crusades while defending United Nations concerns and condemning communism as criminal. A third writer urges skepticism of media influence and cites Cold War era conflicts and exodus from the Iron Curtain.
President Johnson can afford to stay quiet after a hard won election. Since victory he has spoken to bankers and met with British Prime Minister Wilson but offered little new on Viet Nam. He spends time at his Texas ranch while aides visit.
A brief devotional reflection cites Isaiah 5 7 and summarizes God’s call to justice, righteousness, and sacrifice through Jesus. The prayer asks for strength faith and courage to follow Christ and give one’s best to God in daily life.
A 1890s Arizona Album image shows the Belles of the University of Arizona at Col Barnes residence for social activities. The back inscription notes “Second Delegation” and the Maine war placard marks the Spain US conflict year. Names include Ruth Strauss Carrie Armstrong Ruth Brown Clara McGuirk Violet Armstrong and Patience Woods with Ruth Brown later marrying Wilkins Manning Sr.
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