22 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
1
A record notes an appointment as second class mail master in the Flagstaff Arizona post office under the act of March 9 1897. The entry cites official status and location within the national postal system.
The Flagstaff youngsters who started a drive three years ago to build a city park swimming pool are selling award tickets to fund completion. A four door sedan on display funds raffled tickets sold in local shops. Dr D W Kittredge and Bill Withers urge adult donations to finish the project after over 40 months.
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Stalin remains vigorous at 69, citing Moscow dispatches claiming good health and decisive leadership. He links Dimitrov’s Sofia speech to a broader Red offensive coordinated by Moscow, describing a two-front strategy to sap Western resources while dispatching agents. He notes China, Vietnam, Burma and other regions as focal points of Moscow’s influence.
Defense Secretary Forrestal sits amid a towering stack of papers at the Pentagon each day. The Armed Services Unification Act creates gaps allowing stalemates among the Joint Chiefs and lets service secretaries appeal to the President, fueling calls to amend the law. The Hoover Commission is to review Ferdinand Eberstadt’s Task Force report as parts of the broader push for executive reforms.
Northern Arizona offices of the state employment service made 694 placements in November led by Kingman with 181, Flagstaff 139, Halbrook 125, Winslow 125, and Prescott 121. Statewide placements reached 9,020, down from 10,317 previous month. Excluding agricultural placements, 3213 were made versus 3648 in November 1947.
Robert C. Villalva of Flagstaff has extended his Army service for one year joining July 1947 at Fort Ord. He serves as private in Company A 187th gliter infantry 11th airborne division stationed in Japan. Unification efforts amid Army Navy Air Force clash focused on budgeting and future weapon planning with three services presenting a unified budget to Congress next January and pledging no special lobbying for favors.
Private Bob J. Mensay of Flagstaff is serving with a military police station in Kyoto Japan. He renders services to the occupational forces and assists Japanese police systems in the city. The MP platoon covers the city with 244 hour jeep and foot patrols. Mensay joined the army November 1 1947 and after infantry basic training at Fort Ord California studied at the leadership school until May 14 1948. He has been in Japan since arrival and serves with his current unit.
Salt Lake City Dec 22 AP J C Kinnear vice president of Kennecott Copper Corp in charge of operations in Nevada Arizona and New Mexico has been named general supervisor of the Utah copper division Jan L Kinnear succeeds J D Moffat vice president and general manager who is retiring on that date.
The Peaks district fund drive for 3500 dollars to support local Boy Scout activities raised 3850 dollars. Officials praised the community for its generosity and thanked campaign captains and workers. The drive was led by Dr. P J Lindemann Jr finance chairman Dr M G Fronske Scouter at large and Chester J Deaver district chairman.
Hely and Massey list residents and addresses in a continued page item. The club’s contest committee extends thanks to all residents for decorating homes and adding to the Christmas spirit of the community. Want Ads low cost quick service.
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