30 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower urges universal military preparedness and a strong reserve to deter aggression. He criticizes appeasement and calls for keeping a robust military posture to safeguard national security and deter threats abroad.
The World Council of Ghairehes meeting in Arston Va concludes after declarations urging living together across East and West churches. Officials report 163 denominations attended as picket lines and protests outside the assembly highlight tensions.
A gathering of road boosters in Flagstaff discussed state highway projects including Mohave Yavapai and Coconino counties. Officials noted construction funding last year reached 10.07 million dollars with future builds delayed by federal rights of way and anticipated 16 to 40 year timelines.
Guard Company completes two week training at Fingstath earning high scores in the division and basketball trophy. Eighty eight men in the company, with final totals noting 143 of 260 in the testing fortifications. The hush ball team competed against other company teams within the 158th regiment.
The Highway Patrol and Junior Chamber of Commerce will stage a grim roadside display on five major Salt Alter Valley approaches during Labor Day weekend to remind drivers of road safety. The stunt involves a macabre scene on seven roads, aiming to curb reckless driving.
A Chicago man identified as Jutt Davis Griffith was found dead near Tucan last Saturday. Police recovered papers in his wallet linking to Griffith and Mawasuk, with relatives confirming the identification amid efforts to verify the case.
Women golf contenders must finish the 18 hole event this week to qualify under the Flegsstaff Coun Ginb ten ty, with the two day section beginning this week and ending on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles district engineer reported a postponed opening for the radar station project. Officials cited changes in station requirements and contractor preparation needs. The project, costing about 1.09 million dollars, aims to be led by a small crew and to be located at a new site.
A Northern Arizona group outlines a Labor Day reunion with Mrs. Mattie Green Lockett as program chair. Events begin at 12:30 with Velma Toffnut assisting. organizers seek community participation and details on activities.
Flagstaff plans a year of grand opera with a six act program led by Mr Wagner and a full symphony orchestra. The drive for membership runs September 13 as Madama Butterfly opens the season, with Bobby Binas Scenery and notable artists Gullie Curl Johny McCormack Frances Alla and Mary Garden featured.
A Cameron woman, Mrs. Pat McGonigle, was fatally shot in her home shortly after midnight. Investigators say a .38 caliber gun was used. she was awakened by two shots and died in hospital. The state highway department employee’s wife, McGonigle’s health faced complications, with a note she left mentioning a person named Power in the Ward.
The 1951-55 school year opens amid a large turnout of over 3000 at a Williams area Elks Lodge picnic. July 1951 notes show attendance from nearby towns. Kenneth Deming chaired the food committee with A F Sarvig and lodge members assisting. Terry Rice led youth entertainment with contests in pig eating, sack racing, watermelon eating and softball.
An infant from Flagstaff diagnosed with polio is reported improving in Memorial Hospital Phoenix after being placed in an oxygen tent in the polio wing. The child arrived Friday afternoon and is described as Memorial Hospital’s youngest polio case to date.
Dr. Chester K. Davis announced today that College Elementary will open September 9. He stated a bus schedule will be published in the SUN before opening. the faculty will be established for the year.
A Chinle resident was killed in a highway crash near Newkirk Oklahoma on Highway 77 yesterday. The male driver identified as Woody from Jefferson, Kansas died when the vehicle overturned. Police indicate no other details were released pending investigation.
French deputies vote 21 to 2 to delay and revive talks on the European Defence Community treaty. The assembly instructed the foreign affairs committee to report on possible revocation and to push discussion before a planned revote, signaling a contested path forward amid European security debates.
In a contested session local leaders announce rejection of a copper trade agreement amid ongoing debates. Officials indicate persistent divisions within committees and warn of potential realignments as alternate proposals surface.
Patten attends an international congress in Austria with Interpartiantentary participants and GS senators. The meeting aims to discuss welfare of workers and international cooperation, focusing on policies and labor issues debated by attending officials.
A provisional group named Eternal Yonal organized over the weekend with temporary officers including Ray Vo Stewart of Williams as president and S. O. Mercaw Playstart as secretary. The aim is to promote Highway 89 from Nogales to the Canadian border and reach Mexico along the Houth and Alaska through future sessions.
College frosh registration set for September 7 at Fingstaff College. Orientation, freshman activities, and house openings begin Sunday September 5. Incoming students invited to events through September 7 with a president’s reception and related college functions listed for early September.
Emmons to visit the San Carlos area with engagements in surrounding reservations and scheduled meetings with the Arivons InterTriuml Court, the Arizona Suta Tinian Affairs Commission, and the Arizona Association of Indian Aglaia.
Oak Grnk Silent Chamber of Commerce directs election tonight at Sedona school. Members will review the year's work, discuss plans for culture utilities, and set leadership.
The Veterans Administration released a new report indicating a total veteran population in the state, noting figures around 106000 to 108000 with various regional totals and demographic breakdowns. The release highlights overall national figures and local distributions across cities and counties.
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