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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1956
Page
14
A Tucson column notes rapid national growth outpacing forecasts from the President's Materials Policy Commission and describes local implications. It cites faster gains in gross national product construction and power use, linking them to demands for hospitals, industries, jobs, parking, and recreation in Greater Tucson.
The piece chronicles Tucson’s Pima County Courthouse from its early simple days to a modern complex with a fountain and intermittent air conditioning. It notes the new amenities, the capricious elevator, and the ever fickle roof while keeping a wry, humorous tone about ongoing maintenance and summer rains.
H V Kaltenborn argues the 1956 campaign depends on President Eisenhower's health and presence. He weighs Nixon Knowland and Humphrey as potential successors, noting public trust in Ike and the Democrats’ push for broader farm and middle class support as the election nears.
A Washington column argues that both parties overstate positions on President Eisenhower's run for a second term. Aides reportedly assume he will seek re nomination but remain unsure, with factors including stamina after surgery and family views shaping a fresh decision. The piece notes Republican pressure to avoid an alternative and weigh the strategic impact of another campaign.
A 1871 Tucson scene shows the first Pima County courthouse on North Court Street with Judge Titus and notables such as Oscar Buckolew, Charles Etchells, E N Fish, Col. De Long, John Allen, and builders like Dr. Handy. Indians flank the group as residents pose at the Buckolew block era.
The Citizens Mailbox weighs in about a Tucson Daily Citizen report ridiculing a bronze fountain by artist C Paolo. The writer, noting Paolo’s death and family, criticizes the piece for lack of taste and respect toward art and the late creator.
A Kansas City Times item mockingly quotes a psychologist recommending wives arrange one weekend per month of doing nothing for restless husbands. The note jokes that husbands may demand four weekends a month and that wives could be left to support two people. The piece ends by noting the psychologist is a husband.
A Washington report states the U S Communist Party met in March to favor a tactical shift away from strict Moscow line while maintaining allegiance to core goals. It cites Eugene Dennis guiding officials and John Gates editor of the Daily Worker facing internal repercussions after a critical Khrushchev editorial.
The farm equipment industry faces soft sales, rising layoffs, and high inventories as farmers delay purchases waiting for better conditions. International Harvester projects continued weakness this year despite gains in trucks and construction gear, while Deere battles plant closures and labor disputes.
Prayer for today calls believers to real communion with God through prayer and experiential knowledge. The devotion cites Exodus and Moses at the mercy seat, arguing God must speak to be relevant and that religion should be a living, active force in life.
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