06 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
1
British efforts to relieve a dollar shortage include higher prices, wage offers, and selling goods to raise currency. The government and traders push measures as the pound remains weak against the U S dollar, while shortages persist and imports lag. Institutions seek steps like borrowing and asset sales to stabilize markets and curb the dollar gap.
Managers of chambers of commerce in Ath ment West Texas and New Mexico have been invited to meet July 7 to discuss the jobless mining town situation. The Silver City Grant County chamber called the gathering as miners have lost work due to cereal mining. The discussion will address measures to attract attention in Congress and tackle Western mining communities' wage and production declines.
Washington reports on the so called Caribbean Legion a loose group of unemployed ex revolutionists formed after Costa Rican turmoil. The aim is to overthrow Central American and Caribbean dictators and establish democracy though details remain unclear. Names linked include Jose Figueroa Miguel Angel Ramirez and Juan Rodriguez with ties to Trujillo and Costa Rican events.
The piece outlines Cuban, Dominican and Guatemalan political maneuvers over the Caribbean Legion, with Costa Rica, Nicaragua and exiled revolutionaries weighing roles. It notes potential funding, arms surplus, and possible raids tied to Dominican influence and regional power struggles.
Rotary meeting honors C B Wilson Jr for leadership and service. Attending representatives from Shrudaed Oil, Tom Weitzel, and Ed Wealbrook assisted the program. A film on the Colorado River preceded the event, featuring jets and a special feature. The ceremony included numerous named attendees and a recognition segment.
Ten years ago Alan Kinvig Sam Siteky Shelton Dowell and Albert Armagnac with Ben Armstrong planned to return to Douglas after visiting here Sunday. Mrs Randolph Halderman and one child and Miss Elizabeth White of Winslow spent Tuesday as guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Callens. Dr Harry J Tipus sister of Mrs Louise J Moorman visited from Newport Kentucky for a month. Twenty years ago Dir and Mrs Gee Miller of Quia Grande stayed several days with Mr and Mrs Dayton Drane at the Greenlaw ranch. Miss Helen Strom a Teachers College student was with her parents over the weekend. Misa Elea Myers secretary at the AL T Go offices will vacation at Oak Creek lodge starting Sunday for a month. Thirty years ago Mrs Joe Frohidiller visited from Canyon Diablo. Mr and Mrs T G returned from Phoenix where they spent the winter. Mrs J J Slamon and children of Ash Fork were guests of Mr and Mrs Baird over Sunday. Slamon is a sister of Mrs
A Bible printed by the Glouren press in Oxford in 1717 has come to be known as The Vinegar Bible. The page with Luke twenty two is titled parable of the Vineyard leading to noted misnaming and historical curiosity.
Ngie Bice and Norman Lemons, owners of slot machines seized by sheriff deputies at Bagdad, lost their case for repossession. Judge Patterson ruled the complaint barred by the state statute of limitations, affirming suits against public officials must be filed within one year of the act.
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