Best Bet Is Barry In face of GOP doom predictions
Roscoe Drummond argues a Goldwater nomination could doom the GOP across Senate House and governors. The piece questions the poll’s sources and favors studying historic voting patterns, noting Dunn’s analysis and contrasting establishment lore with Goldwater’s potential appeal.
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Why Stop Goldwater The Real Reason for GOP Opposition
Roscoe Drummond outlines why non Goldwater Republicans resist his nomination. A nationwide survey projects losses of five Senate seats and seven governorships and 28 House seats, threatening GOP power and enabling Democratic dominance. Leaders remain hopeful delegates can change minds.
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Barry Goldwater's rise signals a GOP revival in 1964
In a 1964 reflection, the author traces traditional Republicanism from Taft to Goldwater, noting declines after Taft's 1952 defeat, early moderates' losses, and Eisenhower's era, then highlighting Goldwater's fundraising prowess, public intellect, and strategic campaign moves from New Hampshire onward to reshape the party.
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High Noon style sheriff race in Little Elephant Horn
A mock Western tale revolves around the Arizona Kid running for sheriff in Little Elephant Horn. Townsfolk pressure the Old Sheriff and Pennsylvania Bill to oppose him while Deputy Dick and Rock refuse. At noon the Kid returns, ready for a showdown as the town braces for a dramatic vote.
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Suppressing Knowledge and Tax Talk in Letters
A reader laments Rev. Aubrey Moore’s push to ban teaching evolution, arguing it threatens scientific literacy and education. Other letters critique Goldwater-era budget stances, Arizona senators’ cloture votes, and School District 1 finances, urging tax reform and elected accountability.
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Arizona Album of early railroad men and family group
A circa 1895 1900 photograph shows a half dozen railroad workers from Jack Bruce’s East 12th Street home with two of Bruce’s children. Labeled left to right are Engineer Jim Guthrie, Engineer Jack Bruce, Bruce’s children, Engineer Neil McGinnis, Engineer Johnny Clancy, Engineer Johnny Tull, and Chief Shop Foreman Drew. Clancy served on the Board of Regents and in the Legislature.
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Why The Crocodile Tears on Goldwater’s California bid
Liberal commentators cry crocodile tears as they warn delegates in San Francisco that congressional candidates could suffer on a Goldwater ticket. The piece surveys Senate races from Maryland to Texas, noting Republicans may gain in the South and West while facing risk in some states. It highlights Beall Hartke Murphy Mechem Hruska Keating Scott Byrd Yarborough and Bush as key figures.
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Master of Sea and Storm Inspires Daily Devotion
A Tucson Council of Churches devotional reflects on Jesus calming the wind and waves, noting the disciples' awe at his mastery over nature and urging believers to seek the peace that passes understanding through faith in Christ.
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