20 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1948
Page
1
Entry appears as a second class matter in the port office at Flogataft under the Act of March 3, 1897. The fragment confirms postal designation and legal reference, but lacks full context or additional details.
Northern Arizona counties report solid gains in 1948 with Cocgnino up 102600 Navajo 114000 and Yavapai 140000 while Apache shares in the overall rise. A Gallup New Mexico report urges voting for the amendment to attract motion picture work to Arizona and Northern Arizona as Paramount crews film nearby.
As DeWitt Mackenzie argues, Democrats back a hard line to press Moscow over the blockade. He warns forceful sanctions could be needed if diplomacy fails, with U N action and Western Europe watchers weighing broader economic punishments and future steps in Berlin and central Europe.
Washington July 20 AP Mexico moves to amend Arizona and New Mexico practices affecting Indian suffrage. Acting Interior Secretary Chapman hails Arizona Supreme Court decision expanding voting rights for Native citizens, urging New Mexico to follow. He notes discrimination banned and hopes full enfranchisement ends guardianship rules.
A fragmented local column recalls ten, twenty, and thirty year- old notes. Mentions families, travel to Los Angeles and Prescott, visits from Albuquerque and Denver, and community figures like J.C. Kester and George Habbitt Sr. with scattered dates and places such as Flagstaff, Holbrook, and Fort Sill.
Phoenix July 20 AP First reservation Indians to register to vote in Maricopa county are the Qo Apaches on whose behalf the Indians voting rights case was prosecuted in the state supreme court. Harry Austin and Frank Harrison registered as Democrats at the county recorder's office. They were accompanied by Hep. Michael P. Marless who filed and argued the suit. The report also notes unusually large masses in the southern United States may reach four feet or more in length. General offensive has begun to bingy fawn and she is acting idle dispers ion. Therein lies there danger of dvar.
State Social Security Commissioner Harry W. TB announced a plan to boost aid for dependent children starting next January. The proposal would pay $40 for the first child and $30 for each additional child, replacing the current scales of $24 for a first and $15 for subsequent dependents. Due to funding shortages, monthly aid reductions of $1 will be made, with the adjustments beginning August 1.
In Phoenix, July 20 AP report says the U2 district foramen of the alte high tient are a new iban hinds. Foremen permit political signs on highway rights of way will be considered guilty of political activity and dealt with accordingly.
A Hualapai veteran’s body was returned from New Britain for burial. The ceremony honors a fallen comrade from a battle in which four were killed. The service notes the veteran’s devotion and memory, with family and reservation members preparing a solemn ceremony tomorrow.
Weather notes from Nogales indicate increased moisture with measurements around an inch. Reports mention county officials noting rainfall near Magdalena and surrounding areas, with several miles referenced and a general pattern of damp conditions across the region.
Army announces enlistment opening for 18 year olds starting July 21. Recruiting stations in eight western states will begin processing applicants on July 21. Applicants must provide documentary proof of birth and be ready for basic training. Selection, processing, and timing will vary by county.
A fragmented account notes a ceremonial Shilufe of Liberty presented to the United States by 1kS6, described as a symbolic artifact from the Lo cammic manorite of American Tn- Hepeaidenee. The item's origin and recipients are unclear due to garbled OCR.
July 10 bond sales show Yuma led with high purchases while Apache, Cochise, Coconino and others posted varied sums. Major totals include Pima 1 028 206.55 and Santa Cruz 808 068.75, with several counties reporting thousands to tens of thousands in U savings bonds.
OCR fragment notes the Statue of Liberty weighing 224 tons and a tall height, but the text is garbled. It mentions a torch elevation of a large number above the surrounding sea, creating uncertainty about exact measurements and wording.
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