Domestic Issues Dominate Campaigning Amid Tax Debate
Unemployment near 5 million and total employment around 64 million bolster Eisenhower’s stance that the recession will end without tax cuts, while Congress faces potential moves on corporate rates and excise taxes. Policy factions weigh tax reductions for campaigns, auto industry relief, and public transportation relief, amid deficit concerns and broader political risks.
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Eisenhower
Congress
France
de Gaulle
Nixon
South America
Lebanon
Pima County Republicans weigh bids for several offices
Political gossip notes potential GOP contenders across Pima County. Richard Fish of a Tucson law firm is urged to run for Superior Court Division 5. Justice of the Peace Ed Valeski contemplates re election in Precinct 1. Ralph Curtis eyes the Board of Supervisors seat held by Lambert Kautenburger. Brothers Ivan and David Hawkins may seek Legislative seats in districts 6 and 7, while Juliette Willis leaves District 12 open for a Republican challenger. Jesse Hill and James Meigs Jr are discussed as other possible candidates. Supreme Court Justice J Mercer Johnson seeks a full six year term. Charles Bernstein vies for the unexpired Superior Court term. House races feature L S Dick Adams and Geraldine Eliot, with Harry Ruppelius possible. A June 16 18 testimonial dinner for Rep John J Rhodes plans in Phoenix.
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High Court
Arthur LaPrade
Phoenix
U.S
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
Fred Seaton
Barry Goldwater
R- Ariz
Rhodes
Arizona
Maricopa County
California primary signals Democratic sweep reshapes 1960 map
ROSCOE DRUMMOND analyzes California results showing a strong Democratic surge with Edmund Brown leading Pat Brown and Knowland trailing. He notes implications for Nixon and national races, citing turnout, cross filing patterns, and key congressional and state legislative outcomes. The piece frames the win as a bellwether for November and broader party balance.
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William F. Knowland
California
Edmund
Pat) Brown
Reds Eye French Opportunity In NATO Tensions
Washington reports that Charles De Gaulle's arrival in France coincides with renewed Russian moves to disrupt NATO and push Anglo American forces off Europe in what diplomatic files term Operation Disengagement.
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Washington
Charles de Gaulle
France
NATO
Europe
Arizona Album and Whitwell Hospital Site 1906
An image description recalls North Euclid Avenue in 1906 looking toward Whitwell Hospital later SMU Hospital, built that year and later abandoned for apartments. The deserted area and open wagon trail gave way to a dense residential zone with electric lines and St. Luke's in the Desert nearby.
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Euclid Avenue
Speedway
Whitwell Hospital
Southern Methodist Hospital
First Avenue
St. Luke's
Russell Sanford
Hal Boyles Notebook Observations From Mail and News
New York notebook notes curious facts and quirks from readers and headlines. Beliefs about shoewear Eskimos housing malaria defenses and a look at cultural oddities.
Eisenhower Macmillan Consider De Gaulle Khrushchev Summit
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan weigh De Gaulle and Khrushchev as a potential summit twists through tensions. De Gaulle’s fragile grip on France, North Africa, and Western unity looms large while Lebanon’s unrest stirs Middle East hostility. Khrushchev seeks more trade and consumer goods with Russia, but disarmament remains doubtful and a major breakthrough unlikely.
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de Gaulle
Khrushchev
North Africa
France
Macmilan
White House
Middle East
Lebanon
United States
No Trifling Loss Prom The Minneapolis Star
American women have accepted the sack look as dressmakers gain from the shift. The Wall Street Journal notes that dressmakers who added height and embellishment to chemises are winning. The trend eases recession and saves the dregs business, a New York buyer says, prompting cautious rejoicing.
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Minneapolis Star
Wall Street Journal
New York
Farley Candidacy Sparks Interest In New York Politics
Jim Farley draws highly favorable reception at public dinners in New York as Republicans and Democrats consider him a unifying figure. A veteran observer notes parties lose distinctive meaning and predicts Farley could win broad support if nominated for US senator, highlighting Farley’s vigor and appeal amid calls for strong leadership and party stability. The piece cites two-party system durability and current political fatigue as context for Farley’s rising popularity.
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James A. Farley
New York
Republican Elder Statesman
New York State
Jim Farley
United States
France
Italy
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Why Are We Afraid? A Prayer From The Stormy Sea
A former bus traveler from Ely faced snowbound danger over the Sierras and auto crashes, then prayed with a church group by phone. A 39 year old mother of three wrote later that faith carried her through the night to Oakland, affirming that action matters more than events.
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Readvetter
Hame
Ely
Oakland
High
Sierras
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