11 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1949
Page
1
Tucson reports three youths admitted to burglaries after a trio of rattlesnakes aided in the investigation. Deputy Hendricks said the boys aged 15, 42, and 33 planned to flee to the desert but were persuaded to stay.
A Senate committee discusses a bill to reorganize the armed services shifting power to the president and secretary of defense, with potential changes to the National Security Council. The plan would alter appointments and authority while facing House resistance and executive branch scrutiny.
Rivers and watersheds were drenched Sunday with additional rainfall forecast. Data from Grapevine and nearby stations show totals around 1.4 inches, while Verte and surrounding areas reported lighter amounts. Officials warned rainfall would continue into today with totals near four inches in some zones before tapering midweek.
GRAND CANYON Canyon Rotary club holds a belt of weekly meetings on July 5 with 24 printers and priests present. President Sunya Turner introduced Lestey Ironks who led a discussion on Holury abe tonlanes. A Rotarian from Michigan with five-year perfect attendance prompted debate over fines and open discussion on Kalagy problems and service.
Proposal aims to increase authority of the Defense Secretary and reorganize senior leadership. It envisions a new chairman of the joint chiefs, oversight of operations, and a more centralized planning structure. The plan claims potential cost savings from top‑down consolidation and reduced duplication, with disputed figures and legislative hurdles.
In a remote mining tale Cory, Uncle Jake, Archie Trask and a new foreman discuss ore yields at the Umbrella Milliinit mine. The crew debates why ore sells for fifty dollars a ton instead of fifteen, while Jake recalls a dying pledge to protect Cory. The meeting ends with a plan to test new assay methods and fresh perspectives.
A commemorative plane that left Fullerton, California, overnight halted at Winslow, Arizona for refueling after a rapid leg toward Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pilot Clint Johns, son of Menol Shevsta, Calif, steered the craft at about 100 miles per hour, tracing a route via MyUhe and Winslow with a quick stop near 7 p.m. Friday. The flight resumed toward Albuquerque the next morning, with Winslow lying 130 miles northeast of Phoenix. Monroe Testi was announced by President James Mon ves.
The Williams County club held a dine and buffet supper Saturday under the leadership of Mrs. Ash Maenette. A hospital note from Los Angeles says Carl Jones was hospitalized Tuesday after an air accident while at work, with details unclear from damaged text.
Stores in Phoenix will begin evening hours this week with most locations opening Thursday. The plan, coordinated with the Chamber of Commerce, aims to extend shopping time as long as 9 oclock in the evenings.
Damaged OCR fragment mentions Wibliaans hospitalization for injuries, a July Fourth incident, and a birth announcement for Victoria Elizabeth Whitney Kennedy Jr. Acknowledges Mr and Mrs John 31, Sunny, and a June birth. contains garbled names and dates.
In San Diego local ceremony Governor Dan E. Garvey saluted Margaret Baird described as the first white woman born in the state. About 2,000 attendees watched art founder figures unveil the Arizona State Society’s first members. Mrs Baird, born in 1872 at a fort now part of Pipe Spring National Monument, resides near Grasmont with her four sons. Garvey attended by air travel.
The state entomologist reports June saw most cross state traffic pass through northern routes as 121,078 automobiles and 76,763 commercial trucks were inspected. May had 98,? additional autos, with total autos 1,258,454 and trucks 96,544. Inspections at Molbrook and Kingman saw heavy flows while routes to Benson Yuma Solomonville and Parker registered thousands of vehicles through June.
Pet Humetewa, a Tuba City, Arizona native born to Mr. and Mrs. James Humetewa, recently left the States and joined the 7th Medical Battalion in Gappuro, Japan. Assigned to an ambulance company, he is stationed with the Far East command following his prior home printer work.
AP reports an advanced police training event will be held July 18 to 20 for northern Arkansas law enforcement officers. The Williams police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation sponsor the course.
A garbled OCR snippet lists many personal names and towns, referencing weddings, visits, and local events. It mentions Mrs. Dave Saunders, Miss Davis Baker, the Baker family, Gordon Mahan, Rev Ragsdale, and Walker with daughter Margares, plus travels to Prescott, Melbrook, and Phoenix.
Raph B. Davis of Winslow acted as master of ceremonies at the realtor gathering held at a regional health and hotel venue. The event featured speeches by Louis Sandose of California and Lana Whoonis, with about 76 realtors and spouses in attendance at the banquet.
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