Cigarette Tax Considerations for Arizona's Revenue
The piece argues Arizona may raise cigarette taxes to fund state needs including a proposed medical school. It notes current low state levy, compares with Texas and other states, and observes public acceptance of tax shifts like sales taxes and local levies. The article frames tobacco tax as a growing, practical revenue source.
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Arizona
Tucson
Volker Medical School
Paul Fannin
Texas
Name The Worst Disasters
A late 1950s road safety column recalls the 9227 deaths from famous disasters and notes 9726 lives lost on highways in summers 1958 59 60. It urges caution during Fourth of July travel and lists individual responsibility and preventive steps for safe trips.
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Johnstown
Galveston
How We Got Into Berlin Net by James Marlow
An ABC analysis traces postwar Berlin access from 1945 to 1961. It covers four zone powers, the Berlin special status, and the 1948 blockade plus airlift, leading to Khrushchev’s 1958–61 pressure for a settlement and Western rights claims. The piece weighs risk of Soviet-East-West clash if routes are altered.
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Berlin
Russia
United States
Britain
Germany
France
East Germany
Stalin
Truman
State Department
Allied Control Council
West Germany
West Berlin
East Berlin
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Pentagon reverses stance on exporting US transfer machines to USSR
In 1961 the Defense Department reversed its objection to exporting certain transfer machines and precision tooling to the Soviet Union. The change followed February inquiries by Rep Lipscomb and letters from the DoD and Commerce, with officials noting potential military and economic warfare implications.
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U.S. Defense Department
Soviet Union
Lipscomb
Department of Defense
Haydn Williams
U.S.S.R
Williams
Roswell L. Gilpatrick
Defense
Defense Department
Laos
Cuba
Congo
Tickling Minds Body and Mind in Psychotherapy
Sydney Harris argues a tickle proves mind over body, as self tickling fails to evoke laughter while an external touch does. He links this to Freud’s emotions shaping the body, notes that mere thoughts can trigger physical symptoms, and that psychotherapy uses thought and feeling to heal illness.
Letters to the Editor from Tucson area readers on travel, politics, and education
A series of reader letters discuss retirement in Arizona, a claim adjuster's insult, and reflections on Castro era brainwashing and Cuba. James Gatewood questions relocation and civic attitudes while James Stevens calls for learning from education exchanges and Lowell Rothschild praises legal aid coverage. A final note lauds savings on the San Pedro Water transaction enabling legal services.
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Arizona
Tucson
James T. Gatewood
E. Lee St
San Pedro
Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting at Bisbee 1897 Photo
Photo depicts the Masonic Grand Lodge of Arizona gathering in Bisbee from December 9 to 13 in the Copper Queen mine cave. The cavern measured about 250 by 100 feet and 100 feet high with electric lighting and a G shaped centerpiece. Tucson delegates listed include George L. Bugbee C T Reynolds W F Nichols W Deli Washington H A Mor an J N Lean F Hauser M J Sotto James W. Baker B Riggs C F Fisher Walter C. Miller E P Drew Fletcher M. Dean J J Fraser W C Truman C L Edmunson J B Bush.
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Masonic Grand Lodge of
Arizona
Bisbee
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co
Tucson
George L. Bugbee
C. T. Reynolds
W. F. Nichols
W. Deli
Washington
H. A. Moran
J. N. Lean
F. Hauser
M. J. Sotto
James W. Baker
B. Riggs
C. F. Fisher
Walter C. Miller
E. P. Drew
Fletcher M. Dean
J. J. Fraser
W. C. Truman
C. L. Edmunson
J. B. Bush
Flashlight
George Witt Sr
It is time we faced reality and accountability
The piece argues that nature and society demand accountability in all actions from personal conduct to foreign policy. It urges setting deadlines on nuclear testing, warning that postponement equals defeat, and insists on decisive action with safeguards if a credible agreement exists. How do you stand?
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Heaven On Earth
Castro
Russia
Renewing Our Bond With God Through Christ
Cal and reflections urge calm amid busyness to renew contact with God. Jesus identifies the Father with himself, guiding believers to seek the Holy Spirit’s work. Prayer asks for openness to divine guidance in the name of Jesus. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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Heavenly Father
God
Christ
Father
Jesus
Tucson Council of Churches
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Dennis the Menace
James Marlow
Victor Riesel
Pentagon
California
Glenard P. Lipscomb
U.S
U.s.s.rvr
Secretary of Commerce
Defense Dept
Sydney Harris
Michael
Kate
Freud
Mr. Riesel
James Stevens
Camino de la Colina
the Citizen
Jay Hall
Legal Aid Society
Lowell E. Rothschild
Pima County Legal Aid Society
Bisbee Cave
Barry Goldwater
Philip
John
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