Summer Cleaning Can Help Somebody Else Too
In Tucson the four major salvage centers Arizona Children's Home Association Rummage Shop Salvation Army St Vincent de Paul Society and Disabled American Veterans accept castoff items for resale or charitable distribution. Turning your summer cleanup into donations aids neighbors and supports local services.
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County ups assessment after land sale reveals value jump
A Pima County dispute shows the board raising the tax on 73 and 2 thirds acres from 2605 to 16000 after confirming one and a third acres were worth 2640. The decision hints that many acres may be underassessed while prices rise.
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Are You Fretting It Out About Little League Heartbreak
San Francisco writer Art Rosenbaum offers guidance on dealing with a child’s disappointment after not making the first Little League team. He urges parents to avoid overemphasis and encourage practice, noting that at age 10 there will be many future chances in sports and life.
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San Francisco
Art Rosenbaum
Why Foreign Aid Is Unpopular
Foreign aid grows increasingly unpopular as waste and unclear results frustrate Americans. The piece cites Britain and the Suez era, questions the Ler to readiness of aid programs, mocks a $128,000 cow barn in Lebanon, and argues Americans feel shame and counterproductive outcomes from foreign aid efforts.
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John Foster Dulles
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Khrushchev on TV as a Barrymore like persuader
In his first televised panel with the American public Khrushchev presents a genial Uncle Nikita image while dodging direct answers. He argues for peaceful coexistence and trade but critics say his rhetoric masks Soviet control and lack of genuine choice for available systems. The piece cites Hungarian workers and Polish anti Stalinists as evidence of the regime’s real limits.
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Tucson Letter Calls for City Improvements
John Q. Public writes to The Citizen's Mailbox urging many improvements in Tucson after visiting the city. The brief note highlights observed issues and requests attention from local officials and residents.
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Tucson Then And Now A 1900 Birdseye View
A Tucson view from 1900 contrasts past and present with Stone Avenue and Alameda Street landmarks. Letters from Elsa Muriel Ryan and Bruce Overbey praise civic effort and Derby sponsors. local figures Fred Steward and Nat Plumer noted. readers urged city improvements for residents and winter visitors.
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Henry Buehman
Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society
Eisenhower gains in labor districts reflect mixed House results
In the 1956 election President Eisenhower outperformed in 29 of 52 labor strongholds led by cities such as New York Chicago and Detroit gaining 6 percentage points to 51 percent in these districts. Republicans netted one House seat in these areas while Democrats maintain a majority in the 52 districts.
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Money Troubles Face New Treasury Chief in Fiscal Mess
The United States faces a fiscal mess as it must borrow in a tight money market, pay high yields on 91 day bills, and manage rising costs of government operations while tax receipts track the business cycle. Critics warn debt charges and material costs push deficits higher despite proposed economy measures. Tomorrow's article will examine broader woes beyond Uncle Sam.
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Tucker Meeting Russian Sub Threat
Washington reports on National Defense funds and war preparations focusing on Navy and Air Force. Pentagon witnesses assess Russia and China as the main threat, with Adm. Radford casting doubt on Soviet reliability while NATO allies bolster antisubmarine defenses.
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Are We Gracious A Devotion on Philippians 4 8
The piece reflects on Pauls memory verse guidance to the Philippians urging gracious living and simple virtue. It cites Samuel Johnson and argues moral crises are about remembrance rather than complexity. It ends with a prayer for daily life. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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