17 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
1
A U.S. Department of Labor report shows child labor law violations in Arizona plants during the year ending July 1. Violations were found in more than 10 percent of inspected worksites under federal wage and hour and public contracts provisions.
A dramatic exchange unfolds as Lieutenant Talent confronts Sterling after a late night, detailing an urgent motive to rush home. The pair traverse the city toward Edgewater with guarded dialogue about a suspected incident and a tense plan to verify facts at Sterling’s residence.
A notice outlines multiple activities from August 17 to 21 including Rainbow Girls at 7 PM in the Masonic Temple, Fingstwit Lionesses pot luck at 6 PM at Mrs Russell Cheves in Oak Creek, American Legion Auxiliary covered-dish supper at 6 PM at Mrs Goldie McKinney, Woman's Society Federated Church picnic at Lind Hers Springs, Mountainier Square Dancers at City Park at 8 PM with Steve Foote, and a Shumlay benefit dance at Darks school with Muckly Dfw s orchestra. Reservations suggested for the chicken dinner at Anthony.
Moscow intensifies drive to communize Southeast Asia including Borina Malay Peninsula French Indochina and Dutch East Indies. Analysis notes a shift in global balance, with Asiatic Cominform aiding operations from Bankkok to distant islands, while a muddled regional setup complicates responses and signals a major geopolitical struggle shaping future conflicts.
Notice to creditors that Vance G Wille doing business as Vance C G will sell all stock in trade to A Buckman in a single transaction on September 9, 1918. Terms of sale per 1939 act apply. Public notice signed by Beal All Avance White and Gill, with notary commission expiry October 9.
Lyle W. Kurzreck departs East Troy for Los Angeles, then New York, Cairo, and onward to a two and a half year posting as an accountant with the Standard Oil Company. He is a veteran of World War II and formerly worked as a part time accountant for Northern Arizona Gas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Kurcreck of East Troy and a well known Flagstaff resident. He recently returned from a visit to his parents and was awarded the Lowell scholarship for scholastic achievement.
Cochise county supervisors approve a 0.77 cent tax levy to raise $403,290.57 as part of a county budget totaling just over $1.5 million. The measure augments existing revenue to fund county operations.
A turbulent report describes a communist led movement in Java backed by a 2,000,000 strong federation. The plan centers on a people’s front guiding a revolt while global powers urge a provisional Dutch government to bridge to a yet unseen federation.
Henry Dahlia & Co. of Tucson placed the high bid on 143.0 million dollars of Alhambra bonds in Maricopa County. Clerk Jones B. Desnsa noted the bid was the highest at an aver y rate of AVIS percent. The firm aims to acquire a built site and remodel buildings as part of the project.
Aug. 17 dispatch reports about 200 Western Bell employees continuing their strike in Tucson. Details remain unclear as talks stall over wage increases, layoff protections, health benefits, and working conditions. Local union officials demand fair pay and safe air quality while management offers no immediate concessions.
A crowded reminiscence page notes visits and returns from years past. Mentions include Mrs Vat Colenm, Allie McCowles family, Los Angeles travelers, Mrs John Ghisohis, Fredie Collins, William Lee of Holbreak, Pronske, Doe Parder, and others visiting kin, attending Normal show, or staying at dormitories.
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