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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
6
A editorial argues against the unqualified right to hire and fire in government reorganization efforts. It notes civil service expansion as necessary for efficiency and cautions that arbitrary personnel power leads to injustice and laziness, stressing the people's need for faithful, efficient service.
The piece cites Representative Hatton W. Sumners of Texas preaching thrift and fiscal responsibility on the House floor. It argues the nation must reform attitudes toward federal spending and warns against overreliance on government credit while noting politicians’ roles in channeling treasury funds to their states.
Pegler muses on Florida notoriety for reptiles and public stereotypes, contrasting New York life with Florida scenes. He cites regional snake encounters from New England to the Midwest, notes how local press handles such stories, and recalls a exploding copperhead tale near Winsted Connecticut.
A Pathfinder column recalls a dinner table remark between a stranger and a native in Bingville. The native claims to have lived there before any gas station existed, highlighting the town's long history and change.
A cryptic quip from Grit notes a speed worker who never strikes twice in the same place, highlighting a paradox of efficiency. The exchange contrasts rapid action with repetition. It reads as a sharp, witty motto rather than a news item.
A brief quip notes chaos as a search for order, with Pathfinder framing: chaos must be brought into order through effort and guidance. The exchange emphasizes problem solving and practical approach.
Government official asks about desired role while applicant seeks a chief linesman position in wireless telephone service. The exchange underscores interest in technical leadership within defense related communications.
Col L E Dudley special commissioner of Indian Affairs spent a week in Tucson awaiting telegraph service. He relocated Verde Indians to San Carlos and J P Clum reportedly controls Tontos. Dudley may inspect Chiricahua Apache for relocation to New Mexico. A new eastern Tucson stage line may boost travel as Las Cruces reports extend support. The road’s future hinges on telegraph restoration and growing settlement along the route.
The Santa Cruz valley before Tucson offers a pleasant sight with deep green grain crops and lush young tree foliage. The writer notes the view as charming while referencing ice gorges in northern state waters.
Mr Maloney reports purchasing a full bred Durham bull from R P Saxe a noted California cattle dealer. He expects to bring the animal here this summer at a cost around 1200 dollars illustrating stockmen interest in premier stock.
Washington dispatch notes Hitler may refuel new pony subs in Spanish ports cutting voyage distances toward the Gibraltar route. The lease provision tied to fleet base access could delay disclosure until the lease-lead bill passes. The piece also covers Wheeler Lewis and labor politics shaping 1944 strategies, Greek front uncertainties, and farm size trends from a National Economic committee study.
Defense leaders warn medicine shortages from the Mediterranean war threaten US families. A proposed import control would mirror existing material export limits to curb price rises. Domestic botanical drug production could become self sufficient within a year as universities explore alternatives including synthetics.
Elsie Robinson urges letting go of memories to renew life. She uses forest imagery to explain shedding yesterdays as necessary, warns against clinging to the past, and argues that only by forgetting can we grow, move forward, and avoid becoming "living dead."
Value this section notes growing fine stock and arrangements to receive Berkshire pigs from California. It also states ducks live and flourish here by the thousands.
William Ohnesorgen of San Pedro Crossing is appointed post master. The commentator deems it a good appointment noting the office pays about $12 per year and implies the post master will not become rich from the emoluments.
Governor Safford Col Dudley Indian Agent Chapman and W B Hellings toured Tucson public schools and were pleased. The piece notes homes for out of state readers hinge on good schools and cites March attendance: Horton's department sixty five, Miss Paker's about forty.
A Central Park reservoir stroll mutters about daytime pedestrians, bankers and fighters, and a few alleged park stick-ups. The author mentions Jesse James, Lou Nova, Mary Lewis, Damon Runyan, and Chicago visitors while joking about who robs whom. He hints at being the suspicious passerby who is not the culprit.
On March 7 across years 1921 1926 1931 and 1936 public quotes reflect views on war fashion prohibition and social behavior. The items note war costs versus combat attire fashion hiatus Earl Carroll champagne and enforcement fairness with playful or provocative tones.
A visitor asks who owns the violin at a cotter’s wife’s home. The wife replies the husband would not rest until he had one, and adds he cannot play or even wind the violin yet. The exchange highlights the husband’s lack of skill.
Senator Ralph C. Brewster of Maine travels from Washington to Boston to deliver a speech, then faces a snowbound trip back. With all other planes grounded, he boards a single Eastern Airlines flight to Washington, saying he believed two accidents in one week unlikely.
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