Injustice in Tucson tax appeals sparks wide criticism
A Tucson letter argues that tax assessment increases in downtown property were biased and unconstitutional. It faults Assessor Finch for late rolls and uneven raises, calls for a broader, fairer base across all properties, and warns of legal action or voting recalls if unaddressed.
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Tucson
Board of Equalization
Finch
Board of Supervisors
George III
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Arizona
Flag Day Observance Mirrors Debate On Freedom And Government
The piece urges a Flag Day focus on national security and world leadership rather than ritual. It cautions against drifting toward statist governance and emphasizes preserving individual liberty, self-reliance, and a strong national character in the face of global challenges.
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America
Russia
Shareholders or Bondholders by George E. Sokolsky
The column critiques a Treasury circular pushing E bonds while highlighting democratic duties and misstatements about voting and bonds. It argues voting is a duty, not a privilege, warns against conflating shareholders with bondholders, and cautions that bonds may raise debt and divert capital.
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United States
Congress
Hoover Commission
Pension shift risks lifelong pampering for veterans
The Kansas City Times argues that veterans and their families will dominate the population in years to come and urges a reevaluation of lifelong pension subsidies. It says veterans earned service and should rejoin civilian citizenship, with special aid limited to those permanently harmed, to protect the economy and fiscal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Lasting Power and Glory in History’s Quiet Arc
A restrained study traces endurance and renown across eras, emphasizing the enduring impact of pivotal figures and institutions. It surveys how resilience and achievement shape collective memory, avoiding partisan framing while highlighting notable milestones and legacies.
Ensuing Spain Debate: Westbrook Pegler Attacks Eleanor Roosevelt
Westbrook Pegler accuses Eleanor Roosevelt of aiding Communists and aligning with pro Russian elements during wartime Spain policy debates. He cites Berle Chambers testimony and Long's 1943 House Foreign Affairs session on refugee aid from Spain and France, noting opposition to Franco and praise for Allied refugee efforts.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Spain
Eleanor Roosevelt
Franco
United States
Chambers
A. A. Berle
State Department
Eleanor the Great
White House
Hanns Eisler
Irene Browder
Joe Lash
Louis Adamic
William S. Gailmor
Lash
Adamic
Gailmor
Serge Rubinstein
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Europe
France
Soviet
Russia
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Breckenridge Long
Special Division
Sol Bloom
Bloom
Pyrenees
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Intergovernmental Committee For Refugees
Mr. Long
Try And Stop Me By Bennett Cerf
A poor man climbs to sudden wealth and shows off his estate to old cronies. He boasts of three swimming pools one cold hot and one with no water. The guests wonder why. He reveals many friends cannot swim.
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Joe
On A Male It Looks Silly By Robert C Ruark
Column by Robert C Ruark criticizing a Bald win Wallace College program teaching men domestic skills. He argues male cooking sewing and home chores demean men and warn of growing bore in a domestic role. Includes satirical jabs at celebrities and readers’ reactions.
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Robert C. Ruark
Columbus
Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace College
Cleveland
Hesalad
Royal visit chatter in Washington recalls Princess Margaret
In Washington on June 13 a lighthearted discussion turns on Princess Margaret wanting to visit the United States this fall. The dialogue, featuring Clarence Rafferty and Mrs Tabitha Pratt, touches on royal reception plans, Irish protests, and a past Washington social scene with the King and Queen.
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Washington
Clarence W. (Slats) Rafferty
Honeychile Windsor
United States
Tabitha Talcott Pratt
Margaret
Peterman
Waddaya
Mrs. Pratt
Michelangelo Rembrandt Kelly
London
Mr. Kelly
Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
George
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Dolly Gann
Kelly
Britain
Morever
Miss Reid
Canada
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Passport Pictures End Passport Hassles for Tourists
The essay mocks travel officials and passport controls proposing elimination of passport photos for suspected tourists. It critiques visa classes on ships, noting photos mark identity and migrant perceptions. It jokes about photography and patriotic impulses while recalling 1949 King Features context.
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Baer
King Features
Shrinking Summer Suits Spoil Size 36 to 40 Fit
Kansas City Star columnist Bill Vaughan notes summer suits shrink after purchase. A size 36 may end up fitting a size 40 body after three seasons, reflecting inconsistent tailoring and fabric behavior.
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Bill Vaughan
Kansas City Star
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Marvin Braverman
Marvin Coles
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