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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
10
The piece argues gambling, especially slot machines, is illegal under Arizona law but widely tolerated in fraternal and private clubs. It questions whether citizens want nonprofessional gambling allowed while enforcing prohibitions, noting estimates of over 500000 dollars yearly take near Tucson. It urges immediate public stance as gambling syndicates loom.
In opposition to George Sokolsky and his column proposing tax free incomes for government officials, writers argue salaries should be raised but not tax exempt. The dispute cites Dr. Ralph Bunche and a previous tax free pay hike for President Truman as part of the debate.
A 1949 King Features column argues the government lacks talent due to low pay and taxes. It cites Ralph Bunche, Louis Johnson, Forrestal, and others, noting top officials sacrifice private incomes, causing inefficiency and the loss of capable leaders.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Rep John E Rankin of Mississippi for proposed use of taxpayers money to buy electric typewriters to increase his epistolary output. It dismisses the idea as demagogic and harmful, recalling a spavined 1915 Oliver typewriter as irony.
A critic denounces virulent preferential legislation and calls for taxpayers to feel the pinch of taxes. He argues a $4 billion demand lacks personal meaning for Truman and urges accountability for munitions makers and bureaucrats.
Whittaker Chambers testifies before Mundt and Nixon detailing alleged Soviet betrayal and munitions transfers. He links Dr. Rosenbleitt and Mark Moran to a web of espionage and patent deals while urging outlaw of the Communist party to curb underground activity.
A Natural History note explains musk from a Himalayan musk deer, a tiny pouch containing grains that scent vast air. The animal’s slaughter nears 100000 yearly, and the story recounts a Hollywood joke about a masked robbery.
The Kansas City Star notes a chairman praising a talk as priceless, then the speaker undercuts the moment by admitting, Yes, I know. That’s what they paid me. This sharp aside highlights the tension between public praise and private compensation.
A New York court tale features Mrs Betty Jo Hill suing for separation from Layton Hill over his nightly television habit. The column mocks television as a modern family disruptor, recounting past obsessions with golf whisky and other diversions and noting the growing clash at home over screen time.
George Dixon provides probable starting lineups for the Democratic and Republican congressional baseball clash at Griffith Stadium. Republicans boast pitcher Corbett and noted players such as Ford Jr and Pfeiffer, while Democrats showcase Wheeler and Harris as key figures in this political- sporting showcase.
A St Louis Post-Dispatch piece rails at a gold key typewriter given to Princess Elizabeth by the Office Appliances Trade Association. The column argues enduring value lies in words themselves, not the gilded instrument, warning flashy metal keys fade unless content stays meaningful.
A woman was caught trying to leave a New York department store with unpaid merchandise for the fourth time. The store detective questioned her about shoplifting in that store, and she replied that such bargains were only found there.
A four year old boy named Stephen was caught by his father acting naughty. He received a swift spank, did not howl, and responded with a sharp rebuke to his parent. This incident occurred in Kansas City evaluating child discipline.
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