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Newspaper

Arizona Daily Sun

Location

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

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Drought Soaks Southwest Amid Cattle Auction Signals

A drought cripples ranches across Texas and neighboring states as sales days reveal leaner cattle and tougher times. Officials warn only heavy rains can restore forage, while disaster declarations spread across New Mexico Oklahoma Montana Wyoming Colorado and beyond, threatening farms and city water supplies.

Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Montana Colorado Wyoming Kansas Missouri Raymond Gary Agricuture Dept Mexico Gav. J. Huge Atonson Platte Paul Swisher Sgriculture

Flagsstaff Principal Tommy Weitzel Dies After Heart Attack

Flagstaff mourns the loss of Tommy Weitzel 47 principal of Mt. Eklen school and longtime faculty member. A community figure, he served as South Beaver principal, club officer, lodge member, and active in local affairs, remembered for his warm, engaging leadership and influence on students and neighbors.

Flagstaff T. R Tommy) Weitzel Hunt Tommy Mt. Eklen' S Hnd Flagstaff School South Beaver School Alov Tommy -Weitzel St -Buiding

New Faces Replace Old Ones in Northern Communities

The article notes growth across northern towns with new businesses and homes rising, renovations underway, and improving streets. It honors elders who helped pave this progress while accepting that old landmarks must fade as new faces and development redefine the landscape with vitality and renewed beauty.

Menteville Wonsley Holbrook

Edson in Washington Sing Song With Russians Reflects Public Feelings

Reporter Fete Edson 43 of AEA Washington campaigns amid media chatter describing a sing song with Russians as a barometer of public sentiment in the capital. The feature notes political press reception and cultural tone shaping opinion.

Americans Tour Russia Reveals War Bonds of Friendship

Seb Loftus of the National Association of Home Builders describes an American NAHB group visit to Russia earlier in the year. The Americans spent six weeks on construction sites and shared meals while learning what makes the place tick. The most vivid moment came in Leningrad during a White Night as crowds of locals welcomed them with music, dancing, and banners praising U S aid during the war.

Ashington NEA Seb Loftus National Association of Home Builders Wio U.S Russia Leningrad Latius Embankment Pal Hya Plaza Tha Embankment Kantor

Winslow Conductor Lee Ahrens to Retire After 40 Years

Lee Ahrens, longtime Santa Fe conductor, will retire Friday at 2 PM after four decades of continuous service. His career began in 1904 with the Chicago and Northwestern, then Spokane, Portland and Seattle, Alaska copper projects, and finally the Santa Fe Albuquerque division at Winston. He rose to conductor in 1910 and has served in that role ever since.

Winslow Lee Ahrens Warslow Mals Abrons Tilmais Chicago and Northwestern Northwest Spokane Portland Seattle Wasshington Tver and Northwestern Alaska Ahrens States The Santa Fe Albuquerque

Oil Lobbyists To Be Quizzed By Senators

Washington officials disclosed that the Senate Lobby Investigating Committee will summon oil industry representatives and officials starting September 10 to probe lobbying activities. Led by Senator McClellan the inquiry aims to examine attempts to influence government through improper channels in relation to the natural gas bill and other matters.

Washington Senate Comittes Capitol Hill McGlellan D-Ark Eisenhower

Visitor reports theft of $250 at Monte Viste Hotel

Robert Franklin of Ozona Texas reported a burglary at the Monte Viste Hotel early Thursday. He said a man slept in his pocketbook area and stole $250 from his pockets while he slept, then dropped the wallet after waking. Police Gilbert Castro and Dilley Mason noted the theft and investigation.

Monte Viste Robert Franklin Ozona Tex Gilbert Castro Dilley Mason Manny Franctin

Prisoner Alleges Civil Rights Violations in Federal Suit

In Albuquerque a prisoner at the Newt Sex Ice Penitentiary has filed a federal complaint claiming civil rights violations. The filing shows the inmate stating they have been framed and that their civil rights and state rights have been violated by authorities.

Albuquerque

States Rights America Drafts Andrews Werdel Ticket

In Chicago on Thursday the For America group adopted a resolution to draft Richmore, Va. native Andrews for president and Thomas Werdel of Hakers-Field Calif. for vice president on an independent ticket. Brig. Gen. Bonner Fellera Rud. said the plan aims to run an independent slate of electors under an Eisenhower era government.

States’ Rights America Locky Coleman Andrews Richmore Thomas Werdel Hakers- Field Calif Bonner Fellera Rud For -America Chicago Werdel Rntrox Ft ‘Stimpion Party Internal Revenue Eisenhower Fellers Remy Bse America Clarence, Smith South Bend Ind Dan, Smoot Dallas Tex

Weitzel Death Rites Held in Federated Church

Funeral services for Thomas R. Weitzel set for 2 PM Friday at Federated Community Church. If pastor cannot return from vacation, Rev. Wyburn Skidmore will be replaced by Hoy. L. L. Patterson of Phoenix to conduct. Kenneth Switzer to sing Rock of Ages and The Lord's Prayer with Mrs. W. L. Cummings at organ. Body in state at Flagstaff Undertaking Parlor from 2:30 PM Thursday until funeral. Elks Lodge No. 439 to conduct graveside rites. Pallbearers include S. O. Morrow, Paul Pertuitte, W. F. Killip, Ralph G. Barney, James P Brieley, Sturgeon Cromer. Honorary pallbearers listed from Cot­tonwood and other names. Oldest kay Circus noted as Circus Maximus in Rome.

Federated Community Church Thomas R. Weitzel Wyburn Skidmore Hoy. L W. L. Cummings Flagstaff Elks Lodge No. 439 S. 0. Morrow Paul Pertuitte W. F. Killip Ralph G. Barney James P Brieley Sturgeon Cromer Maneuel de Miguel D. C. Wrest Bill Redmin W. G. Robinson E. B. Raudebaugh Cotwool Dave Hollaman Harry G. Moore CW. Sechrist Fr.b. Tollefson Tommy Kewles Jr Ken C. Clark

Public Invited To Star Party In Flagstaff

Western Amateur Astronomers hold a star party in Flagstaff at the High School lot Friday evening. Visitors will set up at sunset and begin observing as soon as possible after that time. Local residents without telescope access may view celestial sights courtesy of visiting astronomers from western states.

Flagstaff T. K. Cave Jr Long Beach

Pluto Discoverer To Address Group

Jayde Torpbaugh discoverer of Phito will address the Western Amateur Astronomers Convention Friday afternoon. The topic will be Mara. He is preceded by C A Federer Rastan editor of Sky and Telescope. Dr Armand Spitz leads the morning visual observation talk on Project Moon Watch.

Jayde Torpbaugh Phito Mara C. A. Federer Rastan Sky and Telescope Magazine Armand Spitz Project Moon Watch

Tiny Magnet Tool Aids UCLA Stomach Disorder Study

UCLA psychologists use a swallowable toy magnet to study stomach disorders. Movements of the magnet inside the stomach are recorded electronically to track activity and responses.

Los* Angeles UCLA

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