12 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
1
March 3 1878 entry notes a tailored notice or activity at the Post Office with details that imply a formal procedure or local record. The fragment references August 6 1946 and the Post Office, suggesting an archival note or schedule connected to those dates.
A Phoenix college student won Miss Arizona in a local contest with Charlotte Anne Wilson of Williams also taking a prize as Miss Congeniality. The paper argues inner beauty and personality outweigh mere looks, calling Wilson the true winner for her kindness and character.
National farm outlook notes surplus corn and meat demand shifts may keep prices high. Despite abundant yields and improved pasture, experts question if meat and grain price supports or tax costs will offset any apparent savings for city shoppers. Rural and government roles remain debated as livestock feeders plan to use surplus corn.
Peter Edson analyzes how unemployment insurance varies by state and how exhaustion of benefits affects workers. He notes New York’s liberal terms and quarterly eligibility, Massachusetts limits, and the broader issue as the nation faces prolonged downturns and extended claims.
Petitions circulated to recall Mayor John Giacomi and three council members Marrs Sterbrook Ray Keeley and Yawond Wagner over a disputed 81 service charge on city meters. Supreme Court upheld the charge. Plans call for an election to decide if the officials stay in office. Petitions require 28 percent of voters from the last general election to qualify.
National statistics show 309000 of 2110000 jobless workers drew exhausted benefits in the latest quarter. Michigan areas report 28 percent unemployment with 75000 potential benefit expirations by September. New England regions expect about 14000 more exhausted claims by September as benefits run out.
A fragmented local page notes several readers and officials across cities like Los Angeles Flagstad Hospital Conney Varn and Holbrook. Mentions include Mrs Herbert Harger and daughter visiting, a monument for Francis Heran, and the arrival of a baby girl at Mr and Mrs S L Dickinson’s home.
Plans for a two person Catalina Island trip with accommodation and incidentals were outlined for the 20-30 Renegade Roundup on Aug 27-28. A cash option of 3200 was available if the winner declined the trip.
A Senate committee approved Clark and McGrath amid a split vote. Chair McCally noted initial refusals by some members, with Darnell and Bergen opposing. The panel plans to report its action to the full Senate, delaying further discussion until Monday.
The committee announced horse races and Brahma bull riding along with regular events for the reden to be held on August 27. Guests included Captain Wyeett of the Salvation Army, Amy who spoke on their work, and Cinrcter Print of Playstaff as a prospective member.
BOULDER CITY Neva Aby Mirray Miler Shans appointed manager of all reclamation projects in the lower Colorado river district including local of the Yuriy and all Ampere canals projects.
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