Political gossip from Phoenix shapes Arizona politics
In Phoenix, famed as Arizona’s seat of political gossip, the columnist cites four unreliable sources and analyzes upcoming moves by Atty. Gen. Robert Pickrell and Judge Rent Jennings, plus rumors on Don Lockwood’s resignation, the 1962 gubernatorial race, and Texas money backing The Arizona Journal under Robert Morrison.
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Robert Pickrell
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Tucsonian in Peace Corps Seeks Fair Chance
Thomas A. Bentley, 29, the first Tucsonan assigned to the Peace Corps, writes from Colombia about community development work and the need for a fair chance from critics. He notes 62 volunteers in 29 villages, with aid from three Colombian agencies and CARE, and emphasizes education as central to success.
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Phoenix
Thomas S. Bentley
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Ministry of Government
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Federation National de Cafeteros
Author Ernenwein Dies the Fastest Pen in the West
Leslie Ernenwein 61 known as the fastest pen in the West died after a heart attack while shopping in a downtown bookstore. A Tucson Citizen reporter since 195? and author of 27 western novels and 400 short stories, he lived much of his life West of the Mississippi and won the Western Writers Golden Spur for High Gun. He is survived by his wife Miriam, two daughters Zeta and Patricia Zevin, two grandsons, a brother Sherwood, and a sister Venona, with memorials at Adair Funeral Home Chapel and donations to the Heart Fund.
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New York
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Los Angeles
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la Mesa
Calif
Sherwood
New York City
Venona Martin
Mecham to Announce Candidacy for U.S. Senate
Arizona state Senator Evan Mecham a Glen dale car dealer announces under way for Republican nomination to oppose Democratic Senator Carl Hayden. Mecham entered politics last year and was elected from Maricopa County. he promotes conservative views and tax equalization. Party support uncertain as 14 county chairmen met in Phoenix to consider a Hayden challenger.
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Arizona
Evan Mecham
Glendale
U.S
Carl Hayden
Mecham
Maricopa County
Hayden
Citizen Classified Ads Get New Look
The Tucson Daily Citizen begins a new advertising page format listing seven real estate categories by area code numbers 1 through 6. Advertisers must indicate the correct area code on all copy, covering open houses for sale houses for sale furnished and unfurnished, houses for rent, apartments for rent, and related listings across the seven Tucson zones from area 1 to area 6.
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Tucson Tonight Tomorrow Events at Central YMCA
Dance at 8 30 P M hosted by the Social Dance Club of YMCA in the Canteen Room at Central Y 516 N Where Sth Ave admission charged Plays at 3 P M by the Children's Theater in the YMCA Auditorium Friday afternoon also Open to the public without charge for most listings unless noted In sports calendar reference.
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Dist 1 Highs to End Split Shifts in Fall
Tucson District 1 will end double sessions at its high schools next fall with the opening of Palo Verde. Boundary lines set place most east of Wilmot Road and Craycroft in Palo Verde. seniors from Rincon and Catalina may transfer to form a senior class, otherwise students east of the line attend Palo Verde.
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Catalina
Robert Morrow
Morrow
Pantano Wash
North Craycroft Road
Wilmot Road
Tucson Mine Factor In Ore Record
The Bureau of Mines estimates 1961 copper production at U.S. mines will reach 1,136,000 short tons, a new record and 3 percent above 1956’s prior peak. Output would exceed 1960 by 5 percent, aided by strike-free year and early Mission Project production near Tucson owned by American Spring and Refining.
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Cold Grips North Bleak Yule Ahead In Flooded Dixie
Flooding stretches from the Mississippi Valley to New England with snow and rain worsening conditions across the South and Midwest. Mississippi reports 1,500 homeless as rivers rise and winter storms batter regions from Alabama to Vermont with boats sinking off Nantucket and five dead.
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Mrs FDR Denies She Wrote Rusk Telegram
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt denies sending a telegram criticizing Secretary of State Dean Rusk after a Franco Madrid visit. Western Union traced the message to a coin booth phone billed to her private number, with copies sent to the New York Post and Times.
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Space monkey Scatback search ends after 600 mile flight
Air Force halted the search for Scatback the tiny space monkey after a 6 foot capsule carried the primate on a 30 minute ballistic flight from Cape Canaveral and landed in rough water in the South Atlantic. Waves reached 7 to 9 feet as observers questioned recovery prospects.
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Cochise JC Site Approved Near Bisbee and Douglas
The Cochise County Board approves the site chosen by the state board for the Cochise County Junior College. It also plans to acquire an additional 160 acres, creating a large single tract midway between Bisbee and Douglas on U S 80. A Jan 17 meeting in Benson will discuss further steps.
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Action Please column seeks Tucson public questions
Citizens may write to Action Please at the Tucson Daily Citizen with inquiries about government and local matters in the Tucson area. Submissions must include full name and street address, which can be withheld from publication on request.
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Tucson Daily Citizen
Tumbleweeds On Way Out
Tucson residents asked why tumbleweeds on vacant property near La Jolie Ville remain. Sanitation Supervisor Tom Price pursues two options including discing weeds into the ground or burning with fire department oversight. other roadside weeds will be graded off as weather allows and action is promised.
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West Speedway
Silverbell Rd
Grant Road
Tucson
Charles F. Meyer
W. Linden
Tom Price
Fire Department
Howard Danielson
Litter problem along Speedway Park area eyed by city
The cleaned up stretch along Park Avenue near Speedway faces ongoing litter from nearby stores. Sanitation supervisor Tom Price works with merchants to place a large closed container since no back alley exists. Wind and box hunters spread rubbish. merchants cooperate to curb the mess.
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City Sanitation
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Price
Three Garbage Pickups in Tucson Debate
City officials justify three weekly pickups due to Tucson's heat and health needs. The city manager notes dropping a collection would not save a third of costs since the same volume would be collected differently, making it a matter of opinion.
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Improvement District Proposed for Aviation Drive Road Safety
A reader asks why Aviation Drive near S. 12th Avenue and C. E. Rose School is not repaired. The fence blocks the shoulder leaving less than two feet for students. The letter urges paving and relocating the road north. The response suggests forming an improvement district with guidance from John Flynn, city improvements coordinator, noting enough unpaved streets and resident support to justify the district.
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S. 12Th Avenue
C. E. Rose School
M. A. James
15Th St
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