Dave Beck Seen as Possible Blessing to Labor Movement
The piece argues Dave Beck may be a disguised aid to labor as autocratic leaders fall, with Congress under McClellan scrutiny and reforms brewing. It notes Frank Brewster proposing Western Conference reforms after past scrutiny, and cites rising union restiveness that could prompt broader legislation and a Nixon comparison on labor honesty.
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Dave Beck
Congress
McClellan Senate
Beck
Teamsters Union
Frank Brewster
Western Conference of
Teamsters
Brewster
McClellan
Western Conference
McClellan Committee
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Gov. McFarland
Ray Tucker
Washington
Richard Nixon
Sunday Closing Movement Grows in Greater Tucson
The drive for retail Sunday closing is gaining momentum and may apply within weeks. Support comes from church groups, individuals, major chains, independents, department stores, and shopping centers. Dealers report positive results from a prior Sunday closing rule, and the move offers workers a weekend at home and community prestige.
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Greater
Tucson
Arizona Album recalls Sheriff William S. Oury of Tucson
The portrait honors William Sanders Oury a frontier figure born 1816 in Wythe County Virginia who served as Pima County sheriff from 1873 to 1877 and later joined the board of supervisors. He helped found the Arizona Pioneers Historical Society and was brother to Granville Oury.
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William Sanders Oury
Pima County
Wythe County
Texas
Tucson
Ed Schieffelin
Tombstone
Board of Supervisors
Granville Oury
William S. Oury
Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society
Scandals threaten labor gains and closed shop rules
Washington confronts a wave of labor union scandals that jeopardize gains from the Roosevelt Truman era. The Taft Hartley Act aimed to restore balance but now critics argue Big Bosses like Beck and Hutcheson wield unchecked power, manipulating strikes, treasuries, and member loyalty. Congress hesitates to reform due to political fear and reliance on AFL CIO self policing.
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Washington
New Deal Fair Deal
National Labor Relations Board
McClellan Committee
Dave Beck
Maurice Hutcheson
Congress
Girards Rights in Extraterritoriality Debate
George E Sokolski argues against extraterritorial reach in the Girard case. He condemns the Status of Forces Treaty and warns it endangers American soldiers abroad. He asserts constitutional protections cannot be waived by policy shifts and calls for American resolve against perceived government overreach.
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Japan
Commodore Perry
Yokohama
Kobe
Osaka
Douglas MacArthur
Amer
United States
Secretary of Defense
State Department
Khrushchev
Billy Graham
Washington
The Bite's On You and Postal Costs Debate
A compilation of editorials argues federal spending hits taxpayers, with high bracket rates blamed for a perceived light tax bite on the lower incomes. It also criticizes postal service deficits tied to unchanged rates and suggests shifting mail costs to users. The page also highlights views on Indian leadership development and the father's role in parenting.
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Nogales
United States
Summerfield
Barron's Business and Financial Weekly
Stevens
Arizona Daily Sun
Flagstaff
Hal Boyles Notebook Notes From a Mailbag Snippet
New York columnist Hal Boyle shares quirky observations from a mailbag. The items include church air conditioning boosting New Orleans attendance by 44 percent, judo limits against passive aggression, cabbage juice for ulcers, early peanut butter use, and various odd notes on language and history.
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New York
New Orleans
Henry Castello
Beck Contraband House Fight Foreshadows Teamsters Shakeup
Victor Riesel reports looming foreclosure on Dave Beck as Teamsters vice presidents plan to evict Beck from his Seattle home and strip his emeritus title. Meany seeks Beck’s removal, risking a $100,000 annual life pension and control over Beck’s status at union and AFL conventions.
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Dave Beck
Beck
Seattle
Los Angeles
Georges Cing
International Teamsters Brotherhood
Teamo
Johnny English
Stout
Teamsters
Brotherhood
National Union
English
Union Jack
Miami Beach
Teamster
High Command
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Brother Beck
U.S
Monaco
AFL
Hoover Report Could Slash Federal Budget Costs
The Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report on May 12 urged Congress to pursue four Hoover Commission based measures to save about 3.5 billion yearly. They include modernizing the budget system, better surplus property disposal, centralized civilian procurement for non military defense items, and reducing federal competition with private business.
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Citizens Committee For the
Hoover
Congress
Hoover Commission
Defense Department
Congressional Quarterly
Business profits show mixed results in first half
New York reports early fiscal year results show 44 firms with 17.6 percent lower first half net income, six posting losses. Meat packers and farm implement makers drag averages, while some builders and appliances face declines. Optimism grows as calendar-year firms report, traders hope for a rebound.
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New York
Devotions on the Cross and Christian Service
Essay contrasts the cross in ancient times with modern symbols and medals. It notes Jesus’ crucifixion as an act of love and sacrifice and urges readers to imitate Christ in service and devotion through prayer. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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Jesus
Tucson
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Pop
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Greece
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Victor Riesel
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