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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
5
The Arizona Constitutional Revision Committee asks citizens to weigh reforms in state government amid debate over elected offices versus appointed officials and consolidation of 106 boards into major departments. A questionnaire invites public opinion and promises to forward responses to the Arizona Jaycees.
Local fund drive channels donations into scholarships for needy graduates. The program, starting in Fall River and now in Tucson and Eloy, plans to support graduates attending Arizona universities with small, unrestricted gifts.
Voters are invited to complete a county survey on state constitutional amendments. The Arizona Junior Chamber asks residents to indicate county of residence and party, then answer questions on officers, term limits, centralization of departments, court creation, tax exemptions, indebtedness limits, property appraisal, and education board composition.
President Kennedy pushes a large tax cut as a central issue shaping 1964 race dynamics. Rockfeller faces scrutiny over past tax policy while Saulnier warns cuts beyond 2.5 billion may risk the economy. The White House mobilizes a strong messaging machine to back the plan.
A friend laments failed chance to meet a famous actress who declines being a trophy for party guests. The piece argues performers want recognition yet normalcy, creating awkward pressure at social events and a “sticky time” for hosts and guests this season.
A reader denounces a Tucson speed trap alleging a 45 mph clocked by a police car after a turn around. He condemns the tactic as an outdated enforcement trick and urges fair policing for visitors and residents. The second piece lauds team teaching in Arizona music education and notes the All-State Festival March 8–9 with master teachers Howard Hanson
The 1914 photograph shows the initial paving of East Congress Street in Tucson to curb dust and aid auto access. It features the W F Kitt Sons and Kress store block, with Scott Street at the left and locals observing the paving crew. The site later housed Jacomes before its move to Stone and Pennington.
Barry Goldwater argues in 1963 that the United States lags in military space capability and urges Congress and the President to authorize an immediate high priority space program under the Air Force. He calls for prioritizing military space over civilian efforts, expanding the Air Force with manned interceptors, stations, and related weapons, and transferring certain unmanned satellites from NASA to the Air Force.
The psalmist faces imminent peril as enemies close in and friends urge flight. He rejects fear and proclaims refuge in the Lord. The piece urges steadfast faith over cowardly retreat when truth and righteousness are at stake. Courtesy Tucson Council of Cherchas.
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