Arizona Wins Fight for Colorado River Water Birthright
Arizona for decades fought California over Colorado River water rights and won a Supreme Court decree granting 2.8 million acre feet annually. The Bridge Canyon Dam plan, a federal reclamation project, could cost about 1 billion with benefits projected to cover costs. Congress pressed to authorize the project as Arizona seeks to utilize the water birthright.
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Water and the desert's future in Arizona
Lewis Wayne Walker warns that unchecked water use in Arizona will drain wells by about 0.7 feet yearly, risking a shift from a verdant desert to a second Sahara unless recharge methods emerge. He urges reconsideration of nonselective pest control and resource depletion in light of Silent Spring era ideas.
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The British Dues Law and U S Labor Politics
Victor Riesel outlines a British law requiring unions to hold referendums before entering politics and to fund political activity from a separate pool. The Registrar enforces strict rules, including contract-out rights for members and prohibitions on using union funds or property for political campaigns. The piece links this to the May 13 Supreme Court ruling affecting American unions.
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McNamara Controversy and Civilian Control of Defense
Roscoe Drummond assesses Secretary McNamara defending his strong, sometimes harsh style. He notes effective control of the Defense Department, legal budgeting, and the need for civilian command, while criticizing morale effects and presentation before Congress. The piece argues for a balanced, disciplined approach to leadership and criticism.
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Two Contradictory Desires in Modern Society
Sydney Harris discusses belonging versus standing out in a mobile society. He cites Sapir on fashion balancing adventure and safety, noting society seeks conformity while individuals crave uniqueness. He argues a healthy culture preserves diversity within unity and warns against rigid conservatism or liberalism.
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Edward Sapir
Retired Bequaert Maps Arizona Land Snails For Fun
Dr. Joseph C. Bequaert, 77, retired Harvard Museum ecologist, now studies and catalogs land snails in Arizona. He began as a botanist in Belgium, learned entomology in Africa, moved to the United States, taught medical entomology, and later became curator at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology. Now in Houston and moved to Arizona, he gathers snail specimens and locations for the University of Arizona, noting the work is for enjoyment and not for profit.
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Wisconsin proposes DAFT name for agriculture dept
Proposals in Wisconsin to rename the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Agriculture Food and Trade provoke protests over the acronym DAFT. The Montgomery Advertiser praised the pun, noting the phrase could suit Washington, while cotton belt readers would welcome the idea.
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Farmers Reject Wheat Control Plan In Defining Referendum
Barry Goldwater argues the wheat referendum marks a major rebuke to government controls. He notes farmers faced subsidies versus market prices, the Kennedy administration push, and the New Frontier campaign to extend federal power, concluding the vote favors freedom and a market discipline.
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Faithfulness the Fruit of the Spirit and Daily Duty
Faithfulness is the core fruit of the Spirit. Believers must act faithfully in small daily acts as well as grand crises. Jesus commends the faithful servant for being trusted with more, highlighting discipline and reliability as essential traits in all life.
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