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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
10
Dr Glenn C McGeer argues Christmas shows heaven touching earth and laments modern life trading faith for materialism. He says Christ’s intrusion into human life offers friendship and power to become a child of God, warning of a world without great faith as terrifying.
Associate director Lewis Wayne Walker notes praying mantis feeding behavior during a Desert Museum shoot for Destination Desert. The moths attracted to floodlights were eaten by the insect, illustrating mantis role in pest control and occasional cannibalism among nymphs and adults.
The University of Arkansas area on Cherry Avenue faces a zoning fight as two fraternities seek to rezone from R-1 to R-3 for multi housing. The Zoning Commission splitly favored the change, but protestors and subdivided parcels threaten the share of consent needed. The issue raises questions of housing needs versus homeowners protections.
HAL BOYLE reviews the U.N. urge to curb cocktail parties as a global nuisance. He jokes that banning receptions could advance peace, yet notes the social toll and fatigue of repeated events. A 12th century Minsk legend is dismissed, while defenders say parties ease tension yet create more.
Letters recount Tucson of 30 40 years ago with boarding houses as social hubs. Described are the Lady of the House and guests from ranch country teachers and students, meals at one large table, and strict codes. Authors lament the loss as time and new generations change city life.
In 1956 the nation debates direct presidential primaries as only 19 states plus the District and Alaska hold them. Details vary by state, with delegates pledged or not and some voting on preferences, while conventions still decide the nominee. Stevenson and Kefauver contend for the Democratic nod, with prior conventions shaping the outcome.
A New York study shows record retail sales and massive business gift exchanges during Christmas. About 200 firms serve the trade with combined sales near 800 million, while gifts from $5 to $10 dominate though executive-level presents rise. The American Management Association notes a trend to curb acceptance, yet many sales managers and purchasing agents still partake, arguing modest gifts are customary.
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