Economy Drive Hinges On Next Few Weeks
The piece urges citizens to pressure Congress over the 71.8 billion federal budget, claiming individual letters shape votes. It highlights private capitulations by lawmakers and warns against complacency, urging timely contact with Rep. Stewart Udall and Senators Hayden and Goldwater. It stresses letters from individuals reflect home sentiment and can sway spending decisions.
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Washington
Stewart Udall
House
Washington, D. C
Carl Hayden
Barry Goldwater
Senate
Arizona
Congress votes on House Office Building cost up to 100 million
Rep John Rhodes opposed the project describing it as a forgotten economy when self funding. He joined 146 Republicans and 30 Democrats in voting against the bill while 174 Democrats and 32 Republicans totaling 206 members supported it. Stewart Udall of Arizona supported the measure.
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Portrait of Arizona pioneer Alexander J. Davidson
Tucson resident Alexander J. Davidson a multifaceted figure of early Arizona history. He worked as a mining engineer building contractor and merchant and led a goat ranch near Tucson his last major venture. Born Cadiz Ohio January 19 1843 he came to Arizona in 1867 and died February 23 1938 at 95. He served as president of the Arizona Pioneers Historical Society in 1931 and left reminiscences recorded in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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Arizona
Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society
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Nonpartisan City Government Debate Splits Party Lines
After Hummel's reelection in our city, talk of a nonpartisan charter amendment resurfaces while Phoenix moves to restore a two party system. Local Republicans voice cautious support, noting benefits to both parties and government, and tension with party leaders color the scene as Eddie Jacobs earns mixed party signals at a Tucson wedding reception.
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Interpreting a School Budget by Walton Manning
Walton Manning outlines three core points for evaluating school budgets, arguing that funding yields high returns, budgets are generally prudent, and administrators show fiscal honesty. He notes the bulk of spending is on salaries, questions about principal and expert salaries, and urges clearer itemization for public understanding amid financial strain.
Citizens Mailbox Critics Tax Burden And Budget Waste
Letters from Roger L. Taylor Irving Fiersom and others urge restraint on public spending oppose property tax exemptions and cost shifts to taxpayers. They call for scrutiny of budgets taxes and state actions while praising sharp editorials on federal spending. The Chamber of Commerce executive manager also commends a May 6 1957 editorial on the federal budget.
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Arizona
Roger L. Taylor
N. Bentley
Martin Fisher
Chamber of Commerce
Fisher
Robert R. Hershman
Coshocton
Ohio
Supreme Court Shapes Civil Rights and Liberties in U.S.
The Supreme Court, now a key national lawmaker on civil rights, has issued sweeping rulings under Chief Justice Warren. It blocks school segregation and expands defense rights, while limiting government prosecutions and requiring disclosure of informants. The decisions affect Eisenhower programs, communism prosecutions, and witness information in trials.
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Supreme Court
Congress
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Warren
Harlan
Brennan
Whittaker
California
John Doe
FBI
Cordiner Proposals for Defense Attrition Reform
Cordiner Committee argues to curb skilled military exodus by modernizing pay to reward expertise. It cites high loss of pilots and technicians, estimates potential 5 billion annual savings by 1962, and urges stronger White House backing and Congressional action.
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Washington
Cordiner
Cordiner Committee
Overseas Spending by US Since 1940 at 115 Billion
Citizens ask about how much American money has been spent overseas in loans gifts and subsidies from July 1940 to June 1956. The total per official records is about 109.9 billion with current year funds bringing it near 115 billion.
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Treasury
United Kingdom
Russia
China
Britain
United States
Devotions Courageous Convictions in Faith
A devotional urging steadfast courage in conviction citing Daniel 3 18 and example of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego. It emphasizes living beliefs despite danger and notes admiration for those who stand firm. Includes a prayer for courage and a mention of William Penn and the Tucson Council of Churches.
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William Penn
Jesus Christ
Tucson
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