Charter Changes Not That Vital
The Tucson charter revision likely will not be on the ballot this year despite a two year study by a strong committee headed by Don Hummel and Ira Schneier. Disagreement between the committee and city officials raises questions about a strong mayor plan and charter politics. Dr. Conrad Joyner resigned to avoid politicizing the issue, stressing that elections for office differ from charter changes and that government quality depends on its people.
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Don Hummel
Ira Schneier
Conrad Joyner
University of Arizona
Charter Revision Committee
Council
Joyner
Charter Committee
Governor Williams Pays Fine and Attends Safe Driving Course
A Phoenix motorist receives a traffic citation and, like Gov. Jack Williams, pays a $10 fine and voluntarily completes an eight hour safe driving course. The governor did not use influence to dodge the ticket, nor seek press attention, and urged citizens to act as good drivers.
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Jack Williams
Phoenix
Tucson
Fifty Years Of Communism Under Review In Soviet Union
Henry Hazlitt surveys the 50 year Soviet record ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. He notes progress in some areas but widespread drabness, inefficiency, and poor living conditions in cities and villages. He argues central planning stifles private property and real consumer choice, despite incentives for production.
Diplomats failed to avert Middle East war 1947
Roscoe Drummond argues diplomats did not prevent the 1967 crisis. He cites Nasser, UN forces, and U Thant, saying force rather than diplomacy saved Israel. The piece critiques U.S.-Soviet talks and UN Security Council limits, urging the diplomats to build a lasting peace.
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Middle East
Nasser
United Nations
U Thant
Israel
U.N
U.S
U.S.S.R
Security Council
Soviet Union
Bugging Washington and Middle East tensions rise
The column recounts claims that Israel listened to talks between President Nasser and King Hussein during the war, noting antibugging law violations and expected Soviet reactions at the United Nations. A taped exchange allegedly features Hussein and Nasser discussing Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and a signed paper.
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Washington
Israel
Nasser
Hussein
Middle East
Soviet Union
United Nations
Tselentis
Silent Exchange Between Hussein and Nasser on War and Resignation
A satirical dialogue imagines King Hussein and President Nasser debating war losses. They joke about burning embassies and resigning while discussing Jerusalem and Cairo, embassies, and a defense pact with Jordan amid political banter.
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Nasser
Jordan
Desert Song letter questions Tselentis Arab Israel piece
A Desert Song letter challenges Tony Tselentis article “Israeli Arab Tensions Date From Biblical Times” citing alleged inaccuracies. It disputes claims about Palestinian neutrality, Jewish cooperation with Allies, Haganah origins, Israeli-Arab hostility, and Habash quotes, urging balanced Israeli perspectives.
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Tony Tselentis
Citizen Jure 10
Tucson Territory Voice June 17 1892
The Arizona Citizen reports from Tucson on June 17 1892 detailing local events and civic notes in the Arizona Territory. Mention of community affairs, public gatherings, and daily life items reflects a frontier town's pace.
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Tucson
Arizona Territory
Mass Meeting At Park In Tucson For Harrison Nomination
A large crowd gathered at the park on the 14th for a mass meeting organized by Tucson citizens. The event featured the Philharmonic Brass Band, Roman candles, and speeches endorsing Benjamin Harrison for President, with Ben Heney presiding.
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Philharmonic Brass Band
Ben Heney
Territorial Republican League
Benjamin Harrison
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