24 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1949
Page
1
Washington column summarizes a renewed push for a gold standard under Fed policy. Key figures include Jer B. Spahr and Senator Pat Me rat, with discussion of removing fixed gold prices, potential re opening of mines, and Senate actions directing study of monetary policy. Opponents warn of past failures and chaotic convertibility.
Mrs Ol sing, living in Hayes Ark, plans to move to Vermont with two dogs, 12 cows, 48 chickens and three hens. She traveled from Arkansas to Vermont in 1947 with husband and children, seeking a better life. A policeman stopped her near Cleveland after concerns about her travel. she reported car troubles and hopes to settle in Vermont to end the long trek.
In a garbled but era style column, observers discuss school funding and its impact on families across Oregon and New York City, noting rising costs for clothing, supplies, and transportation. The piece references teachers, budgets, and the broader push for more school resources.
A gang of five swindlers lured police officers and a nephew to a Bangkok ferry, tried to buy a boat and quickly seized a miner. The group allegedly pressured victims for money and attempted to steal assets, prompting a government-backed inquiry.
Robert Hale of Vhnenix spoke to the Rotary Club on the aims of the National Federation of Independent Business. He outlined preserving free enterprise and a campaign to highlight stall business issues under federal policies, listing several regional supporters and associates across multiple states.
A fragmented 20th century chronicle lists familiar names and activities. Eleanor Jolly, Lenn Jolly, and Mus Lens Duffy are mentioned with visits and trips, alongside Truman Osborn and family returning from Los Angeles to attend business matters. Other locals, Morris Richart and Jack, are noted for college summer work and car assembly projects, with references to an Ames bulk vehicle and a Ford engine.
Community updates show James O Connin, clerk in the administration of fees, resigned from the park service this August. Various residents and visitors travel for trips to Flagstaff Prescott and Phoenix while others attend funerals and family events in the region. Local foresters, waitresses, and teachers are noted along with a series of weekend visits and road projects.
Japanese poets in Tokyo write on peace amid wartime bravado. Text fragments show references to the rising sun and doves. a confused account hints at a campaign called Pacific March and lingering echoes of past conflicts.
Angel fudge ani lef Weiledey for Kansas City. Dan Dickinson of Flagstaff, the highway patrol, filed a report about licensing and regular patterns. Tony Gurule, son of Al Guiule, will return to the turk Thusilas after a summer in Mesa with his mother. J. A. Leo and family from Phoebe, Susin, Misa dane Wildman, and others traveled from Phoenix last Saturday. Mrs. Lee and Susan remain about 10 days as the Lees visit Checinyan Ivory summer with friends the Turner family. Turned Naturalist Ann Livesay joined temporary Naturalist and Mrs. Jobe Merkle, all headed to the northern canyon Thursday evening. The Merckes drove south Saturday. Livesay hiked through the canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch and ending Sunday at Kailate Hira. Pegay Verkamp released a book with Grand Canyon photos by Louis Schellbach. Mrs. C. Yuma spent last week visiting their son and wife in Texas. All four met for a vacation amid Santa Fe ties. The senior Mr. Major was formerly employed here by the Santa Fe.
Lt Hugh Chapman trains in California focusing on reorientation, battle trehnigans, and weapons developments since the war. He studies with 1st Marine division officers and Wingstall reserve planning as the new college term nears, while northern Arizona students observe at State College. General Robertson directs feasibility studies for Chapman's proposed actions and a recommendation will follow the new term.
A garbled report mentions Ronnie and a boy named Lan Nie born in Bed City Mo before midnight. The Hasty then went to a Cairo hospital where the child arrived more than nineteen hours later. The text references two states on opposite sides of the Mississippi and distant locations Cairo NL and Bed City.
The article discusses the gold standard after World War II and World War I, suggesting a unified gold standard and free market in gold as remedies. It warns that adopting a free gold market in the U S could trigger hoarding and currency instability worldwide, impacting foreign governments and U S gold producers.
Fragmentary notice notes glassblowers pride in their craft and the effect of enormous breath pressure on shaping handmade American glassware. It mentions cheeks of glassblowers and large cane-like shapes, implying strong inhalation impacts.
A fragmented note discusses decay resistant wood charcoal in early expeditions. It mentions a tray and a reference to an encyclopedia entry. The readable segments hint at material properties and potential use in old expeditions.
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