10 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
1
Snow removal in the city continues with Kennedy and his crew pushing hard to clear main streets. Residents praise the tireless effort after nights of heavy snowfall, while observers note the perennial task tests leadership and cooperation between the governor and legislature.
Publication note from the Arizona Daily Sun listing publisher and staff names and detailing correction policy and subscription rates including carrier and mail options. The text emphasizes that any erroneous reflections will be corrected promptly upon notification and lists prepaid subscription terms.
The article recalls early snow removal methods in the city, from mule-drawn plows to modern equipment, and profiles Kennedy and Arkad Ais crew managing private help amid heavy snowfall. It notes 1945 conditions, estimates 800 to 900 truckloads of snow, and details workers’ backgrounds including Ark, a Louisiana native and long-time city employee, with ties to carpentry and naval reserve service.
The opening days focus on budget planning with Gov. Monard Pyle signaling revisions to appropriations totaling 44.5 million for 1959. Lawmakers, led by Dryden and Morris, prepare budget bills as the first Arizona legislative session in years awaits major reforms and department reorganizations.
Washington advices that the Veterans Administration will pay an average 60 cents per month per policy to holders this year. A special form will let policyholders choose between receiving the dividend or having it deposited at 3 percent interest. Payments begin after each policy anniversary covering the previous 12 months and depend on eligibility. forms require policyholder name, address, and policy number.
The piece notes Kennedy’s long involvement with Flagstaff Elks Lodge No. 494 and past roles, plus his building of the Westerner hotel. It mentions plans for a grader or truck costing about $14,000 as winter winds approach and references Dana Hotel and local businesses.
A Denton story fragment shows Bright and Munele linked to a theft and a potential murder plot. Alma, Tommy, and Joe debate exposing Bright while fearing personal danger. They plan to let authorities handle the case, sparing themselves publicity amid escalating tension.
Milkman Richhra Bopp, 24, was robbed of milk while at police headquarters. He observed two officers in a group leaving for a hoots. The thief fled to a bul pen, but the police captured him. The incident notes bulges in horns of the suspects as evidence.
An editing error led to a delayed refrigerator delivery near the home of Jim Rawhincom and his wife Wit. The brief report notes the delivery issue and its impact on the household, with limited readable details from the damaged text.
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