Why Political Polls Are Going To Pieces
Sen William Proxmire of Wisconsin criticized public opinion polls for errors in primary contests this year. He cited wrong forecasts in New Hampshire Oregon and California and warned polls may mislead voters as undecided responses mask true intentions. Proxmire noted polls can mold opinion and urged scrutiny ahead of November elections.
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Get In On The Excitement For Tucson Primaries
Thousands of Tucsonans must register by July 3 to vote in the September 8 primary elections. Both parties face strong contests from supervisor districts to governor and senator nominees. The county registrar, located in the Pima County Courthouse, urges timely registration to participate.
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Whitney Young to Speak on Negro Gains at Geneva Parley
Whitney Young Jr of the National Urban League will address an international conference in Geneva on July 20, detailing postwar Negro gains in the U.S. He will compare incomes, housing and employment for African Americans with global peers, urging restraint in using race as propaganda abroad.
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Filibuster Debates Keep Civil Rights Battle Alive
Lyle Wilson argues the Senate filibuster Rule 22 is here to stay after recent cloture success silencing southern opposition to civil rights bills. He notes critics once opposed to filibusters now defend minority rights, while Hubert Humphrey’s past stances reveal political pragmatism behind procedural fights. The piece contends the Rules Committee and filibuster both shape congressional control and minority protections.
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Fear and guilt about disease in modern life
Sydney Harris discusses how fear and guilt about illness persist beyond superstition. Doctors note patients often blame fate or punishment, while families hide stigma around mental and developmental disorders. The piece explores guilt, original sin, and the lure of superstition as a refuge from accountability.
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Gregg
Leave It To Tucson To Shilly Shally Letter Edition
Readers debate accommodations laws and civil rights, contrasting voluntary compliance with a proposed open doors law. Arguments touch property rights, freedom, and government reach, citing Tucson and Phoenix, with references to Barry Goldwater and the civil rights struggle.
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Remembering T H Williams Tucson railway boss and aid worker
Old Pueblo residents recall T H Williams, 1916 superintendent of the Tucson division of the Southern Pacific, who led relief efforts during Yuma flood, housing and helping victims. Born in Bloomington Illinois, he rose to assistant general manager with HQ in Los Angeles and remained active in civic affairs until his death in Los Angeles about two decades ago.
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How Goes British Election
British election outlook features a weakened Conservative Party led by Harold Macmillan amid sex and subversion scandals. Sir Alec Douglas-Home is seen as a cautious alternative, with polls showing Socialist chances and undecided voters mirroring American doubt. The Times notes a shifting focus from nationalization to regulation, while Labour struggles with an image built on past exploitation and promises of tax cuts vs services.
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Daily Devotion: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
A devotional piece reflecting on Jesus linking love of God with love of neighbor, urging practical loyalty beyond abstract faith. It prays for sight to see each neighbor as God’s child and to forgive the unlovable, closing with a prayer in Jesus name. Courtesy Tucson Council at Churches.
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