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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
10
A brief reflection on founding ideals cites the Declaration of Independence lines about equal rights and government by consent. The speaker urges not forgetting the firm line of freedom and the right to alter or abolish oppressive government.
Domestic indicators at mid year point point to a healthy and stable economy with inflation pressures easing. Consumer confidence remains steady as buying stays high, employment holds at peak levels, and money flows for home building and expansion appear more available.
A humorous column notes Tucson has had 42 days of 100 degree heat marking the ice jam thaw. Scientists say summer begins at 2 42 a m as the sun heads south and prepares for winter. Voltaire is cited with a witty quip about worshiping the sun and heat laws.
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts born 1828 in Kentucky, married to Josiah J. Roberts about 1860, moved to Arizona Territory for a life of adventure. She died in 1925 at 97 at her York Station home near the Gila River after aiding her family during Indian conflicts and an outlaw confrontation.
Victor Riesel warns that Japanese workers and students aided by Soviet influence threaten U.S. producers with a sweeping boycott as Tokyo Shibaura and Toshiba flood the American market with radios and electronics. He cites wage levels, Japanese labor influence, and potential shocks to U.S. industries, urging a tougher trade stance.
A 1960 analysis warns that violence by a Communist influenced minority threatens Japan's democracy. It argues Kishi Yasuhiro yielded to demonstrators, risking loss of public confidence and potential pro Communist government, while urging mass public and press courage to defend the system.
A columnist explores the term junior executive as a postwar label for the ambitious young worker. He notes it is rarely a formal title, reveals common office stereotypes and several Manhattan definitions, and concludes a junior executive remains clearly below the executive level.
Letter writers defend Stephen Bayne of Westbury New York for refusing the American Legion Citizenship Award arguing he may reject an award for personal reasons. They challenge Legion pressure and criticize the principal and support broader dissent in Americanism. Additional letters urge boycotting products from Japan and Cuba and condemn littering and dog-related enforcement gaps in Tucson urged by Mr Price.
The Alaska Legislature approves a one year plus term prisoners plan for a week of home leave every six months inspired by Sweden. Officials say such leaves improve attitudes and behavior after release though safety depends on strict administration and supervision.
U S Senator from Arizona argues against overreliance on data driven planning and centralized blueprints. He warns such five year plans dull individual differences and threaten liberty, citing farm programs and railroad regulation to illustrate failures and urges a conservative climate that empowers rather than coerces.
The devotion reflects on 2 Corinthians 12 9 to 10 noting Paul’s thorn in the flesh and God’s reply that his grace is sufficient. It emphasizes that Christ’s suffering made power perfect and that weakness can deepen spiritual strength through prayer for guidance. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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