Arizona Legislature Convenes Amid Water and Policy Talks
A special Arizona Legislature session opens with focus on Colorado River management and groundwater code. Proposals include a state commission on the river, potential limits on private property rights, and debates over water use, with Northern Arizona seeking influence as the river flows through its lands. The session faces constitutional questions and the broader impact on state harmony and economy.
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British Premier blasts communists in weekend speech
DeWitt Mackenzie reports Britain’s prime minister denounces the Communist Party, praising Western democracy and individual liberty while warning of economic inequality under capitalism. He links Soviet and communist aims to the erosion of freedom, urging unity against totalitarianism.
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Russia
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Tis
Shallock
Morgan Phillips
Pinecrest Installed By Slate Campment Head
Pinecrest officers inducted at a Friday night ceremony led by Lew Bh We, with more than 40 members and honored guests present at a banquet. Key figures included Shelby Me Crawley treasurer Phil Uolingaworth sentinel Lud Kappes Ed. Wyatt and others, as the event marked new leadership of the Order of Odd Fellows branch.
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Shelby Me
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Howard Hance
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F! Compton
Gordon B. Wheeler
Leslie Wynt
J. Wyatt
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Nequest
Wallace and Lens
Williams News Socials Hit Holiday Gatherings and Travels
The Williams News notes a holiday gathering at the Mooney San Charlotte home with many friends and a New Year dinner at Liviy Lowe’s place. Several guests, including Misses Clawlig Melick Harri Wilson and Mary Pendleton, are listed among attendees. A group later attended a New Year’s Eve event at Ashlar Hall. Students began returning to various colleges after the break, with names like Martha Melick Mary Evelyn Starke vich Wayne Massey Robert Dean and more heading to Tempe Mesa Phoenix Whittier College and other campuses. Travelers include Misses Downa Melvese Isabel Fernandes Carolyn Byrd Elsie Lawson Kathryn Nye Neil White Bob Blanton and Johnny Tissan among others.
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Samson Hoa
Howse
Giesty
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Clawlig’ Melick
Harri Wilson
Arcial
Sheily Kennedy
Jama Torter
Phyllis Keithorn
Evelya Assenstein
Phyllis Gul
Phyllis Cottelondy
Margaret Duffield
Seana McDowell
Carolyn Byri
Liviy Lowe
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Gordon McDowell
Claude Nichols
Ian Gaver
Gene Donovan
James Settles
WT. W.micklothwaite
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Nordyke
Tyan Wilson
Johnny Betcher
Les Schn
Beorge Wilkenty
Gnorgia Ant
Visitei Biel Uri
Fingstaff
Wade
Lnma
Mises Jeng Mefawell
Martha Melick
Mary Evelyn Starkevich
Wayne Massey
Robert Dean
Robert Starkovich
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Californ
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William Paraiale
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Whlaute
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Bath
British union leader defeated amid Cold War tensions
Ensa de Jim Hammond, communist president of Farenshire's Minkworkers union, loses re election to C. J. Tyrét Laborite who had been vice president. The piece notes Britain's stance on the Marshall Plan and European rehabilitation, stressing the need for solid democratic solidarity against Moscow and portraying Britain as economically hard hit yet recovering and strong for the democracies.
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Moscow
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Britain
Washington Column: Budget Battles Highlight 1947 Debate
Washington Column analyzes the 1947 budget struggle as Truman seeks a near forty billion dollar total, with Republicans and Democrats trading figures. It notes committee savings, deferrals, and anticipated deficit drives, plus debates on tax cuts and Marshall Plan funding amid an election year.
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Benaie Aaid
Albert Gure
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Prominent Mesa Woman Laid To Rest In Local Funeral
Obituary notes the life of a Mesa resident born in 1876 in Wingham Utah. She moved to Sheatwick with parents William Mewett, served as Mesa justice of the peace and school board member, active in the Methodist church and Kentucky lodge. She passed after a stroke following a hospital visit.
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Thureidson
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Colton
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Pik Stable
Kebrkah Lodge
One Divorce To 1.79 Marriages In Pima
In Pima County Superior Court, a divorce action is filed noting a ratio of 1.79 marriages per divorced life. Clerk Belle Dy Fall states the tally is among the highest recorded, reflecting unusual marriage trends in January 1957.
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Yale
NAM Budget Cuts Face Long Battle Across Agencies
The National Association of Manufacturers notes a proposed $31 billion federal cut plan with vast reductions across military, veterans, farm aid, and industry supports. Key targets include Air Power and veterans programs, with opposition from beneficiaries and lawmakers. The report highlights a scarce prospect for trimming the public debt beyond $5 billion.
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Billini
Beets PATHWAYS of Old Memories and Local Happenings
Fragmentary notes recount Beets Pathways memories from old days, with references to Mr J and Mrs Dollie, Siva Ren Car Mina Mes, and routine town life. Mentions golf, vacations, a Bose Parade, a high school study, and local offices including president and clerk. Names include Jaanes BP, Lewis of Tuba City, Gay Sykes, and others amid unclear context.
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Siva
AL J. Silkinste Webber
Mr. J
Pasadem
Mery Tleanoye
Alwaygls i Myr
Ifeurt High School
Dollie
Aasiadies
May Telia
Dohiny Kianil Jaanes
First Two Alarms Fire Nearly Destroys Homes
Firemen battled two alarms early in 1948, with crews at 10 Chick Momiee and 314 Suehihit Avenue. Both blazes were blamed on accumulated asphaltlike residue, prompting quick actions yet causing limited damage before suppression.
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Tes Wilson
Suehihit Avenue
Public Works In '47 In Arizona Report Details
The 1947 public works figures for Arizona show a total expenditure of 314 million plus 428 thousand dollars with notable projects and allocations. Officials note high annual costs, with emphasis on maintenance and infrastructure across municipalities.
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Maltin
Tucson High Ghostette Readers Protest Class Project
Chronicle staff reports that Tucson High School students produced a class project feared disruptive. Fifty state school editors observed the event, while staff note the long editorial and advertising sections were affected by student work.
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Jeri
Faded note hints at a local 19th century scene
Fragmentary text mentions a person of influence and a public matter in a district setting. It references a jail or port term and a medical or judicial term, but the legible items are sparse. Names, dates, places and precise actions are unclear, leaving only a vague sense of a local incident under inquiry.
Mystery Garbled Report About Nogales Incident
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Nogales and Phoenix with unclear actions and a girl, plus a reference to 18 cents. Details are missing, making the event hard to identify or confirm.
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Atresia
National guard officers meet in May conference
Col. Frank B Beazer an adjutant general of Arizona will lead the national guard officers in a May conference with several state guardsmen attending. The event, part of the national guard officers conference program, will include representatives from multiple states.
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