Rillito Flood Plain Sparks Hearing on 6.5 Square Miles
Debate over the Rillito Flood Plain centered on preventing heavy residential and commercial development across about 6.5 square miles along the river from Craycroft Road to its confluence with the Santa Cruz. Critics urge constructive solutions balancing flood risk, growth, and land value through options like education, channel control, or retention dams.
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Arizona Album One of First to Explore Grand Canyon
Maj John Wesley Powell, Civil War veteran and famed explorer, led the first descent of the Colorado through the Grand Canyon in 1862, later returning in 1871 72 for more data. A statue near Bright Angel Trail honors his courage and scientific achievements, including his reclamation legacy.
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Street pressure as a means to rights in a free nation
The piece debates whether street action can resolve civil rights grievances. It cites European history, notes risks of marches, and questions if Birmingham style demonstrations risk gains. It highlights Schuyler King Gandhi Thoreau and stresses legislatures and courts as lasting pressure points.
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Policy on Sino Soviet Split Prompts Senate Debate
Holmes Alexander argues that US policy toward the Sino Soviet split is obscured from the public and debated only among leaders. He contends the approach seeks stalemate rather than victory, with concessions on Quemoy and Matsu and slow engagement with East Europe, aiming to coexist with both powers. He calls for a historic Senate debate to test public approval.
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It's High-Minded Nonsense by Sydney Harris
Sydney Harris argues that the famous quotation about doing good before passing this way is moral sentimentality not moral law. He contends real kindness stems from human duty, not fear of rebirth, and notes sentimentality fails to curb selfish impulses. The piece ends with a personal aside on marital nagging as dependence.
Loyalty Oath Debate Letters From Amphitheater Readers
Readers discuss loyalty oaths for teachers and public officials. Letters praise civic duty and caution over political pressure, citing Mrs Elfbrandt and Arthur Sullivan acts, with wider viewpoints on citizenship and patriotism across Arizona communities.
It's Only $11 Billion Now Says Barry Goldwater
Senator Barry Goldwater argues the Kennedy deficit of 12 billion in 1964 is down to 11 billion due to a late upturn. He criticizes the New Frontier for relying on growth while ignoring cutting waste and nonessential spending to avoid inflation. Copyright 1963.
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Daily Devotion Gospel for All People
A devotional note cites Romans 1 3 16 RSV and explains the gospel as the power of God for salvation to all who have faith. It emphasizes sun as life energy and God’s love for every soul, urging reliance on both physical warmth and spiritual assurance. Courtesy Tucson Council of Churches.
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