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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text from the Tucson Daily Citizen dated Friday evening December 29 1950 mentions United Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations affiliations with unclear details.
State Reporter Bob Brooks questions the planned power distribution from Davis dam set to flow next month. He notes 19.2 percent of users would receive 74.8 percent of government produced power, with co-ops and water users dominating the supply.
The New York Times study finds poor geography teaching in liberal arts colleges. KU survey shows only 5 percent take geography, 8 percent in specialized American geography courses. Arizona example notes no geography courses offered, highlighting national ignorance amid global leadership.
Arizona YMCA board members pledge full effort to finish the new Tucson YMCA at West Congress and Maiden Lane. The article traces the wedge district history, notes assets of the building fund at 327000 dollars, and urges timely completion to serve 126000 residents and future generations.
Guest editorial argues for a robust Tucson YMCA built by 1951 to serve a diverse community. It cites Judge Mercer Johnson and the Tucson Ministerial Association praising the program and calls readers to donate, aiming to support facilities and youth training aligned with Christian principles.
A London column notes rising death taxes after the 1948 Fortman death. Viscount Portman’s 190 acre West End estate will be partly sold early next year to cover duties estimated at 5 million pounds. The auction affects hundreds on the Portman estate and echoes a long history of burdened heirs.
A column argues office parties corrupt Christmas spirit, urging austerity and moral renewal. It cites Dr. Robert J. McCracken on liberty and duty, condemns revelry, and stresses supporting the needy over excess while honoring soldiers in Korea and national ideals.
Senator Malone of Nevada denounces U S Korea involvement as a dangerous mistake and accuses Truman and aides of betraying the American army. He condemns Roosevelt era scheming, calls Brien McMahon a partisan tool, and asserts U S policy serves two faltering factions in the United Nations.
Westbrook Pegler argues Truman concessions to Stalin risk sedition charges for critics and accuses Roosevelt and Hoover of creating a hostile world order. He questions Spain's treatment, Franco, and Spain's wartime role, claiming Western unity depended on strong defenses and an American-led fight against communism across two continents.
A weary Washington correspondent laments brain fatigue after a year overloaded with crises and headlines. The piece notes front pages packed with events from Korea to price shifts, and mentions ongoing debates over color TV and other issues as the year ends.
A rambling, war weary column reflecting on Alger Hiss, Korea, the UN, Kefauver hearings, and public life. The writer drops in pop culture, politics, and daily irritants from antihistamines to weather, closing with a plan to rest and reset.
A stock investment expert warns women listeners to tread carefully in buying. The verse contrasts thrift with risky purchases and notes the dangers of spending when in the red, urging prudent action. The simple earnings and a suggested cautious approach are highlighted through the dialogue of Genevieve.
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