Mr. Hummels Remarks Sound Like Sour Grapes
Former Tucson mayor Don Hummel attacks the current City Hall as investigators reveal past flaws. The Davis administration defends progress, notes annexation gains, water billing issues, and postponed audits while urging transparency and timely disclosure of reports.
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In Between Congress Opens Quiet and Conservative
James Marlow predicts the 88th Congress will be a calm, in-between session with conservative trends. He notes tax cuts will be debated, but major home-front battles like medical care or education aid appear unlikely this year. Kennedy’s influence remains limited, and the House Rules Committee fight mirrors broader restraint.
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Kennedy Era Prospects and Republican Counterplay in 1964
Roscoe Drummond analyzes factors shaping the 1964 race. Kennedy faces cautious reelection prospects amid Republican contenders George Romney William Scranton and Nelson Rockefeller. Senate ladder aims for Javits Pearson or Carlson as campaign chair. Kennedy's strengths contrast with minor Democratic weaknesses in 1962 and strong incumbency advantages despite a tough southern climate.
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Coast watchers manning Miami Beach amid Cuban threat
Report from Miami Beach describes civilians volunteering as coast watchers during World War II style alert for Cuba. Volunteers pay 35 to 60 dollars daily for beach posture in foxholes named Fontainebleau Eden Roc Americana and Roney Plaza, with four hour shifts and mock drill humor about charges for towels and dancing lessons.
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Letters To The Editor Katanga and Firefighting Proposals
A reader condemns U S policy in Katanga for aiding communist aims and urges a stop to foreign influence and suppression. A Tucson fire loss letter thanks many helpers including The Sparketts for clothing and housing assistance after a December 11 1962 fire. A family laments a purse theft after a Friday night accident injuring their nine year old daughter, with the child in traction for weeks.
Colorado River Explorer steamer near Chimney Peak 1871 sketch
A drawn scene shows the Colorado River steamer Explorer passing Chimney Peak above Yuma during the 1871 expedition led by Lt Ives. The image, used in Frederick Dellenbaugh's 1909 The Romance Of The Colorado River, notes the Explorer's weak structure and exterior reinforcement. The piece recalls river traffic ending after 1880 with the Southern Pacific Railway, leaving only motorboats and fishermen.
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Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society
Skybolt Controversy Grows as Congress Weighs Skybolt Support
As Congress debates Skybolt, an immense lobbying effort forms against Kennedy McNamara policy. Sen. Stuart Symington and anti-Kennedy lawmakers rally reservists and defense contractors. Labor unions warn up to 14,000 jobs may vanish, while military officers press for continued development and extended B 52 life. The White House retains final budgetary say amid mixed signals.
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Solomon's Prayer Faces Universal Needs in Temple Dedication
The dedication prayer of King Solomon at the Temple offered practical reflections on neighborly conflicts, war, drought, pestilence, and famine. It asserts that divine mercy and guidance persist for all ages when people stay faithful to God's commandments.
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