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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
12
The article argues liquor license reform should not be a political football. Gov. Paul Fannin is to call a July special session, aiming for clear reform proposals including license fee increases and tighter license leasing controls. The House Liquor Study Committee meets July 5 to complete recommendations, with public opinion backing major changes.
The chair of the Arizona House Public Welfare Study Committee suggests welfare recipients should have job opportunities to earn their money. He argues work restores self respect, aids rehabilitation, and could beautify parks and areas around freeways in Tucson and Pima County, noting welfare is a public responsibility.
Freeport residents drank sea water for six days after authorities used the nations first salt water conversion plant. Officials believed it passed health tests and public warning was not issued. The piece notes this could reflect broader water shortages and suggests Gulf of California waters may supply future Tucson.
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum notes how irrigation works now attract water birds to Tucson and Phoenix. Once rare in the desert, species like the blue heron have become regulars, using dirt dams reservoirs and ditches as stopovers and homes.
Analysis notes two main questions for 1964: can President Kennedy win a second term and can the GOP find a nominee in Barry Goldwater. It traces Kennedy's Europe trip reception, Cuba policy concerns, and Goldwater’s rising influence with Congress and party leaders. It notes Democratic and left-wing recognition of Goldwater as de facto head. The piece ends projecting a drawn-out primary race.
Roscoe Drummond assesses the Kennedy Khrushchev talks finding no support for a test ban or disarmament without Soviet veto. He argues Moscow seeks secrecy, warns of deep Cold War conflict, and urges resuming U S tests while continuing talks. He notes gains in direct communication but stresses dangers ahead in Laos Vietnam Berlin and elsewhere.
Sydney Harris discusses alcohol as a shield for rudeness and aggression, recalling a Scottish anecdote where a host defers insults by drinking. He argues driving under the influence fosters slander and lewd behavior, and insists intoxication does not excuse abuse or violence.
Robert Schmidt, longtime Tucson airport chief, defends aviation speed while touting a $50 million plan funded by a $175000 city loan. Since 1948 he expanded a 6000-foot runway to 12000 feet, built revenue ventures, and led the American Association of Airport Executives.
British physician Dr. B. G. Lucas argues some people need alcohol or tranquilizers to cope with modern city life. The piece suggests alternatives such as a park walk, country drive, quiet cafe, or a soundproof basement room without radio or phone for true peace and quiet.
Senator Barry Goldwater critiques the Kennedy era New Frontier claiming hidden aims to centralize control. He cites Prof. Seymour Harris at Harvard and warns deficits and federal expansion threaten free enterprise. He argues for limited government and urges readers to choose freedom over centralized planning.
A devotional reflection cites I Kings 18 21 on wavering between beliefs and action. It recalls Samuel Clemens on understanding verses not practiced and warns that knowing more is less important than living out core teachings.
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