Teachers urged to seek constructive fixes for Tucson salaries
A Tucson Schoolmasters' Club led debate over teacher pay, arguing against attacks on the school board. The piece urges teachers to focus on long range reforms, such as longer school years, merit raises, and cost savings, rather than 3 percent protests. It cites district budgets and funding questions while urging responsible dialogue.
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Tucson
Paul Woodring
Phi Delta Kappan
National Education Association Research Division
Ike’s prosperity era seen as more than luck
The article argues President Eisenhower’s domestic success from 1953 to 1959 was not mere luck. It credits his calm leadership, political teamwork, and policy shifts that favored states and private business, highlighting tax cuts, economic growth, and reduced government hysteria as factors. It also critiques reliance on luck as an explanation and discusses atomic energy legislation H R 7214 as a step toward federal devolution.
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What A Steel Strike Could Do
George Sokolosky argues steel strike risks inflation and higher prices, detailing rising capacity and costs from 1936 to 1958. He compares international labor costs, criticizes labor leaders, and warns the dollar’s waning purchasing power if wages surge.
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United States
Think You're Not Too Old To Achieve Greatness
HAL BOYLE surveys historical figures and modern trends to argue age rarely limits achievement. A study of 400 outstanding men finds two thirds produced their best work after age 60, with many finding fame beyond early spans. The column mixes anecdotes, trivia, and quotes to urge persistence.
Nixon's Moscow trip boosts political mileage for 1960 bid
Nixon's 280000 mile record as vice president has raised public profile and spurred speculation on a 1960 presidential run. His 1960 Moscow visit, with Khrushchev’s summit possibility, could amplify exposure and aid campaign momentum.
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John Foster Dulles
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Dulles
Eisenhower
Moscow
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Herbert B. Klein
San Diego
Calif
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Critics Question Arizona Teacher Salary Rankings
Letters discuss Tucson District 1 pay, arguing state rankings are misleading since rural districts pay higher. Carol Karlin cites Tucson as 325th among large districts and urges a 10 percent raise, noting wage gaps with engineers. Tom Wallace foresees educational TV expansion with more teachers and schedules.
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Arizona
Tucson
Old Tucson Wall Home of E N Fish in 1890s Photo
In a 1890s scene the front of Tucsons old city wall forms the backdrop for the Fish family home. Mrs Fish stands by the door with her daughters Clara Fish Roberts and J B T Campbell in Los Angeles, while the natatorium and Hiram S Stevens house appear nearby. FE N Fish helped lay the foundation and both families added a stone wall curb.
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Old City
E. N. Fish
Fish
Clara Fish Roberts
J. B. T. Campbell
Los Angeles
Mrs. Fish
Hiram S&s. Stevens
FE. N. Fish
Hi Stevens
Temperament beats talent in tennis and life
A Sydney J. Harris column argues temperament often overrides skill. He recalls a tennis match where the calm, steady player wins despite equal technique, while the expressive, audience-facing opponent self-sabotages. Talent helps, but inner balance and resilience decide lasting success.
Woe to the eve who tout im chariots in Isaiah
A devotional reflecting on reliance on Egypt’s horses and chariots against Assyria, urging trust in the Holy One of Israel. It contrasts worldly security with true peace through Christian faith and constructive ideas, ending with a prayer for guidance and devotion. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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Tucson Council of Churches
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