27 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
1
Washington column by Pet Erhison analyzes a contentious FCC appointment episode. President Truman withdraws Wakefield's nomination after GOP and Democratic leaders challenge the process. Robert F. Jones of Ohio emerges as a new candidate, with Senate and party reactions reflecting regulatory tensions and political maneuvering.
Carnival opens at Polke Cole Coty Park for a ten day run featuring a 400 person crew and a Ferris wheel ride and other attractions. After a seven day stop in Winslow the show travels west with midway attractions, sugar specialties, and concessions planned for the duration of the Pow Wow season.
A weekly event on the Flagstaff country club links featured co hosts Mrs J M Knoles and others. Knights of Columbus three day state convention concluded with T B McGollnyse of FR qstatt elected state secretary. Includes notes on past local visits and community figures from decades ago.
Dora Lee your New giles Aviz student has gained an unusual scholastic honor from the pupil schools of two nations. Val gdtlos Aviz schol graduating class of Leera has graduated in biological sciences on federal jurior city willy honors Teujs the M cnllege in this.
The GOP debates removing Democrats from regulatory agencies in Washington. Speaker Carroll and Reece urge a party clean sweep as Congress shifts power, arguing agencies serve Congress, not the President. At present the FCC has three Democrats, two independents, and no Republicans. Replacing Wakefield with Jones would not enlarge the GOP delegation.
Reading fragments describe Rainbow and Owe Midge bridges near Tonalea in Coconino and the Navajo area. The piece notes many bridges, some unnamed, with White Arch and One Tree among listed, plus debates on their ages and exploration.
Closing dates extended for inspector positions in the US Atomic Energy Commission. Applications from June 28 to June 30 are invited at civil service offices. Open to men 21 to 35 years, with salaries around 5021 per year and promotion to higher grades.
A fragmented Sedona news item describes several accidents and misfortunes among residents including a hand injury from an ice pick, a thumb fracture at a pumphouse, and various moves and social visits. The note references Sedona, nearby towns, and multiple local residents, with wedding and gathering mentions and a real estate purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Burtop of Chicago.
The piece records visits and local events around the Schnebley household in Elrworth, including Miss Thess’s teaching journey, Mrs Mary Schnebley of Farmington, New Mexico, and Sunday social calls at the Schnebley home. It notes a missionary gathering at Assembly God Church led by Mr and Mrs Sterling Stewart, and various locals traveling for assembly meetings and business in Playstitt and Cottonwinds. Large groups observe film scene work near Sedan with Me camera crews, as Columbu Pichnees shoots nearby.
Cheshire Motors announces a Saturday public show of the advance-design Chevrolet trucks and commercial cars. G C Cheshire invites fleet operators and advisers to visit the event, promising a comprehensive line with driver comforts and new conveniences.
Milam Ithine 2¢ CATT and Troncos of Minsui announce funeral arrangements for Thomas IL O'Brien who died in Los Angeles. A proclamation from Mayor Artin Tur notes O'Brien as a leading figure in the community, famed for weaving and felting work.
Nogales resident B. Stubinson, age 67, a Nogales Avia clothing firm executive, was found dead in a downtown hotel room. Police say death was due to coronary occlusion after a 18 hour illness en route home, with funeral services planned.
The CIO urged immediate creation of a federal investigation board to probe unwarranted price levels and to expose unfair pressure tactics. They argued Congress should act now to prevent lapses in the economy and to force lower prices through sunlight and scrutiny.
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