Fresh Approach To School Needs Is Constructive
Within days after Tucson voters rejected a 7.3 million bond the district reassessed, trimming nearly 1 million from the plan. The Chamber of Commerce group and the property owners association signaled support for a revised bond. The board will reconvene its Citizens' Advisory Committee to refine needs and secure community backing for another proposal.
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Tucson
Chamber of Commerce Committee On
Property Owners’ Association
Citizens
Litter crackdown spreads across Utah California and Arizona
Utah Highway Patrol will stop drivers who discard even a tissue and force cleanup. California courts impose cleanup tasks as penalties for litterbugs. Arizona to distribute one million anti litter bags for tourists and cars.
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Utah
Utah Highway Patrol
California
Arizona
Arizona Highway Department
Tucson
Tucson Medical Center
Prominent Tucsonans 65 Years Ago in 1892 Photo Group
The image shows Tucson citizens led by George R. Roskruge and Phil Contzen in 1892. Roskruge later had mountains and schools named for him. Murphey and White are also identified among surveyor-general staff.
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Tucson
George R. Roskruge
Roskruge Mountains
Roskruge
Roskruge Hotel
Phil Contzen
Arizona
Nixon and Knowland Slipping as 1960 GOP Hopefuls
The 1950 GOP leader hopes face party critics as Nixon’s fate ties to Ike’s standing and Knowland’s stance on Chiang Kai shek. Nixon slows to defend the administration while Knowland’s pro Chiang position and Norway Hungary gambit hurt his bid for the nomination.
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California
Richard M. Nixon
William F. Knowland
Nixon
Eisenhower
Ike
Sen
Knowland
Chiang Kaishek
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Norway-Hungary
Norway
Moscow
Hungary
Nonpartisan Chief Executive Eisenhower Seen in 1960 Lens
The piece argues Dwight D. Eisenhower is a nonpartisan chief executive rather than a Republican president. It quotes his speech at the National Republican Conference and notes his beliefs could align with Democratic doctrine on private effort, state and local government, sound money, balanced budgets, and limited centralization. It contrasts bipartisan views on anti-isolationism and individual rights while praising his restraint toward party foes.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
National Republican Conference
Washington
Community responds to Tucson school bond outcome
Letters from George A. Edwards and Mrs S T Hyatt urge careful future planning for school bonds in Tucson. They praise newspapers for informing property owners and call for a realistic program, affordability, and practical school needs over grandiose projects. They question tax burdens and advocate economy and possible half day sessions.
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U.S
S. T. Hyatt
8Th St
Erin O'Brien rises to stardom after long wait
Erin O'Brien, a California native and member of a large family, turns from early studio rejections to national exposure on the Arthur Godfrey and Steve Allen programs. Warner Brothers signs her. she appears in Marjorie Morningstar, and she aims to study acting while pursuing singing.
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Steve Allen
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Marjorie Morningstar
Herman Wouk
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Jimmy Fitzgerald
Socialism Wanes in the World and America
President Eisenhower argues that socialism is losing support globally and in the United States. He cites private enterprise's success in West Germany and Britain’s nationalized industry reversal, noting ongoing battles against socialist efforts in the next three years.
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Eisenhower
Moscow
United States
U.S
America
Free World
Norman Thomas
Britain
West Germany
Europe
Social Democratic Party
Germany
Tito
Low mood mirrors scarce comforts in era of thrift
The Highland New Leader notes a cultural moment when households endure lean times and value passed down comforts parents once provided. The remark frames mood as a reflection of frugal living and shared generational experience.
Stassen Under Fire Over Disarmament Duties in Washington
In Washington Harold Stassen, once Eisenhower’s aide on disarmament, faces leaks and a top level State Department assignment for on the spot guidance. Reports say Dulles reprimanded him for Europe talks and for private talks with the Russian envoy as Allies fear behind the scenes negotiation.
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Harold Siassen
Russia
State Department
Stassen
Eisenhower
State Dulles
Dulles
Europe
Atlantic
Britain
France
Valerian Zorin
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
House
Lincoln White
Department
Julius Holmes
London
Holmes
Devotions On Hearing Thee And Our Response
A Tucson Council of Churches prayer column reflects on hearing God versus hearing thunder. It contrasts two men and two birdwatchers to illustrate perception shaping belief and gratitude for divine guidance in daily life.
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Christ
Lin Yu Tang
Arizona
Tucson
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