End blind trusts and start the war against mobsters
The Arizona editorial urges swift passage of bills to abolish blind land trusts following Don Bolles murder. It notes state secrecy permits mob money laundering and land fraud, criticizes banking sector pressure, and calls for real reform as a tribute to Bolles and a public stand against organized crime.
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Phoenix
Don Bolles
Arizona
Illinois
Tucson Daily Citizen
Bolles
Fire Season At Saguaro Monument Brings Controlled Blazes
For a sixth summer, lightning sparked fires will serve as a fire control method at Saguaro National Monument. Officials consider expanding the program after five successful seasons as natural fires burn debris and brush to reduce larger hazards. Man caused fires remain the main worry due to timing and location risks.
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Saguaro National Monument
U.S. Park Service
Reagan errs on Rhodesia and US policy stance
A 1976 column argues Reagan misstates US role in Rhodesia by favoring more active American involvement beyond mere turnover to a white minority. It critiques isolationist talk, suggests a U.N. backed black and white peacekeeping force, and cites Kissinger and John Hutchinson on safeguarding the British Sixth Principle.
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Ronald Reagan
Rhodesia
United States
Reagan
Carter
Mozambique
Africa
Kissinger
Mr. Kissinger
Mr. Reagan
John Hutchinson
University of California At
Los Angeles
United Nations
Letters to the Editor from Tucson Citizens
A reader voices concern over United Nations aid to Vietnam, urging donor responsibility and naming Jane Fonda and Dr. Benjamin Spock. Others criticize Tucson water rate hikes after city takeover, fountain waste, and demand conservation. A note praises King Juan Carlos of Spain and the spread of democracy amid global tensions.
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United Nations
Vietnam
Jane Fonda
Benjamin Spock
Tucson
Juan Carlos of
Spain
Long-overdue appreciation for critic Lawrence W. Cheek
A Tucson area reader thanks citizen music critic Lawrence W. Cheek for his trenchant columns that help out-of-towners missing local events. The letter from Mrs. Thad Earl of Sierra Vista praises his valuable coverage.
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Citizen Music
Lawrence W. Cheek
Tucson
Thad Earl
Sierra Vista
Learn candidates views as Democratic convention nears
As days to the Democratic gathering dwindle, Jimmy Carter appears poised for the nomination. The piece urges voters to scrutinize who he is and what he stands for beyond his image, comparing him to past candidates and stressing the need to know each candidate's positions on major issues.
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Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Action Wanted in Washington Goes Awry
In a witty Washington exchange, Ralph seeks hot spots and secrets from a correspondent who says the capital’s sex scandals are overstated. He cites bars and bookstores as potential leads but learns true action lies elsewhere, with a quip about Newcastle.
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Washington D.C
Sodomon-the-Potomac
Deaf Blind meeting at Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind
A letter to the Editor raises concerns about nutrition, sanitation, and staff replacements at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. It notes resignations left unfilled and calls for an open board meeting at 7 30 p m on Tuesday June 22 in the school auditorium to address these issues for the students.
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Margaret L. Young
Ralph L. Hoag
Arizona School For the Deaf and Blind
FW Band Director Fired After Pompon Girl Dispute
Letter to the editor defends John E. Hokanson citing commendations from both Louisiana and Arizona governors for leading the Flowing Wells band to Mardi Gras. Calls reporting partial, urges fuller coverage of his achievements and the students’ exemplary behavior.
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West Side
Citizen
John E. Hokanson
Flowing Wells
Louisiana
Arizona
Water priorities and water use in Arizona sparking debate
A reader argues for prioritizing urban water needs over agricultural irrigation and landscaping. The letter criticizes university campuses, golf courses, and public sprinklers, calling for accountability of farmers and halting new swimming pools in arid regions. The writer urges residents to stay within scarce water supplies and questions policies driving shortages.
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Reenery
University of Arizona
Editors reserve rights on letters to editor
Readers are told all letters bearing the writer name and address may be published. Editors reserve the right to edit for clarity and brevity. Mailing address: Box 3277, Tucson 85728.
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Tucson
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