American Legion Holds 37th State Convention in Tucson
The 37th annual state convention of the American Legion opens in Tucson with civilian defense demonstrations and speeches by political and military figures and Arizona's defense director. A drum corps contest at the University of Arizona stadium and a grand downtown parade highlight the event as Legionnaires emphasize service to country and community.
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Arizona Copper Looms Large in U S Output
Arizona will produce 480000 tons of copper this year, about 45.3 percent of U S total of 1060000 tons. By 1957 San Manuel mine is forecast to add 70000 more tons, lifting Arizona output to 550000 tons and national share to 48 percent amid rising U S demand and imports.
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America
Roadblocks in Ford GM layoff pay plan outlined
Washington reports Ford and General Motors face hurdles to their supplemental layoff pay plan. Key issues include tax deductibility of company contributions, state approval for combined company and state unemployment payments, and a June 1, 1957 deadline. Companies fund $55 million and $150 million respectively, with 26 weeks of payments.
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Ford
General Motors
Mare Heard a Phoenix benefactor in old Arizona portrait
This Arizona Album portrait honors Mare Bartlett Heard widow of Dwight Heard of Phoenix. A philanthropist and civic donor, she led social welfare work and supported the Phoenix Woman's club. She and the Bartletts donated land for a civic center and funded the Heard Museum, which preserves an important collection of arts. She died March 14, 1951.
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Dwight Bancroft Heard
Phoenix
Mare Heard
Bartlett
North Central
Second Street
McDowell and
Coronado
Heard Museum
What Prompts Red Policy
Roscoe Drummond analyzes the Geneva Big Four talks and the Kremlin's shifting stance. He outlines internal Soviet strains in living standards and production, alongside strategic moves to ease Cold War tensions. The piece argues for a balanced view of Soviet fear and Western strength shaping the conference.
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Communist Underground Activity Report in 1955
Victor Riesel outlines alleged Communist efforts to fund and extend influence across U S waterfronts, implicating mob leaders and labor unions. He cites recent mob assaults, lack of congressional probes, and notes Senate investigator Francis X Plant’s warning about limited resources to cover vast criminal activity. He questions priorities and public spending amid anti crime efforts.
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New York
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New Orleans
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Francis X. Plant
FBI
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Du Pont's Longwood Garden Foundation Fostering Serenity
The Chicago Tribune reflects on Pierre S. du Pont’s bequest of about 55 million dollars to the Longwood Foundation. It notes the garden estate at his Pennsylvania home and argues the donor valued peace and nature over constant social debate. It contrasts possible uses of foundations with his choice to preserve gardens for future visitors.
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Longwood
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Fathers Day Reflections: Hal Boyle on Hero Dads
Hal Boyle argues fatherhood is complex and fragile, a man must live so his son can be proud. He recalls his own dad hunting with them, the day a fault tarnished the hero halo, teaching a boy to see his father as human.
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New York
Dad
Hair Center Serviced by Men Sparks Glamour Talk
A columnist mocks a new men’s hair center opened by Arthil Gourielli claiming it marks a glamorous era. He notes contour cuts and color ranges transforming male appearance, asks if such styling signals social shifts, and jokes about political nail color coding.
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Arthil Gourielli
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