06 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
1
A long column by DeWitt MacKenzie discusses Western setbacks for the Reds and their limited progress in the East, highlighting British withdrawal from Bangkok influenced by Soviet mood, Yugoslav and Berlin tensions, and rising Communist activities in Asia and Europe with cautious optimism on East wins.
Winds up to eighty miles per hour battered Shanghai today causing power outages and disrupted lines in the suburbs. Harbors remained busy while subway service in Washington reported the world’s shortest tunnel between Capitol and Senate buildings.
Washington column reports on a Senate House amendment to require defense material allocations for small businesses and steel, amid White House opposition and defense secretary Forrestal concerns. The piece traces passage tricks, wartime powers, and potential impacts on civilian economy.
The actress Carole Landis, 29, was found dead in her Pacific Palisades residence from an apparent overdose. Police report sleeping pills and a note on her stationery, addressed to a man named Ennis, indicating she could not avoid her decision. Rex Ancrin reportedly tried to reach her by phone before discovering the body. family records show a wartime illness and a recent divorce filing.
ASU students from the College of Playstaff Institute under head Dr. C. Osborn toured industrial art and education groups led by A towr in Saginaw and Manistee area last Wednesday. Geology majors joined Dr. Agnes M. Allen’s group to Cattonwand Ward Grove Farm, redone by the Soil Conservation Service for soil conservation demonstrations. Charles Van Gorder of the SCS guided the field trip.
Jerome Erneal Collings, a shoe repairman known as Jerome De Servier, was taken to Fort Whipps Vaters Hospital after his left ankle broke when a heavy 800 pound machine toppled while he helped move it onto a truck.
Tokyo reports two people missing and more than 600 homes flooded on Shikoku as Kochi Prefecture faces rising waters. About 4500 acres of paddy and orange orchards were washed away, threatening crops and livelihoods.
A correspondence with Secretary Forrestal shows Congress resisting civilian protection controls while seemingly backing military oversight. Maeser argues the Plosser amendment aims only to secure small business access and essential steel for orders, not full wartime regimentation. The White House may issue an executive order to enact the intent if needed.
Arizona State College at Fingstaff hosts a two week summer workshop series in education directed by Dr. Donald Decker of Colerain State College. Students include Mrs Myles Hendrick and Mrs Dorothy Randolph among educators from Seligman Prescott and nearby towns. Experts from multiple universities lead sessions on language arts social studies and guidance with a post session health and safety education workshop planned.
Wisconsin authorities seek Donald G Sauer missing since May 26 from Fall River. He served in the Marines and left after an honorable discharge two years ago. His wife and parents fear for his safety as they await word from him or a contact point. A nervous disorder has troubled him at times.
Hostess Mrs Mavenet presided at a Friday Bridge club where guests included Mrs Vandeviar and Mrs WLW. High guest score went to Web-Trey. Betty Trechnow and Hiller announced engagement at a party. Mrs Ole Long visited son in California. J D Vupataher related. Twenty years ago Alvwt H. tydeon and Ruth W Rennick wed by Rev Clarence Wagner. Miss Nie Winslow won a prize at a local event. Marie Hennessey returned home from Los Angeles for vacation. Frank Pendlay reported from his Oak Creek ranch. Jury duty and clerkship developments noted for upcoming term.
Mrs. W S Clark dies at her Phoenix home after a prolonged illness. Mr and Mrs J C Nolan jott to Phoenix this morning and learn of her death. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Dolan family.
The military government proposes a joint American and German garden project in occupied Munich. Americans supply seed and fertilizer from the PX while Germans provide labor. Seed selling is forbidden and land would be requisitioned if needed.
Etienne Celier seen in the United States for months as a Pow Wow visitor from California. He plans to return to his homeland after the event, bringing note artistry and photography to the gathering.
In Oklahoma City on July Ap the forecast of light voting with intermittent showers gloomed the ballot. Voter turnout was seen dipping to 350000 to 400000, below prior highs near 500000. The main prize is the U S Senate seat held by retiring Sen B H Moore. Eight House seats and other posts are also in play with several candidates from both parties seeking victory. A Democratic lead in early estimates centers on a former governor and a millionaire political figure as the keynote at the national convention.
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