27 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1955
Page
1
A revised summer swimming schedule has been released after postponements due to construction and weather. The plan covers Seward Ard and Giason districts with new start dates and daily times for instructional and recreational swim, urging participants to note the updated hours and locations.
The city faces critical water and sewer issues amid aging infrastructure. Officials consider wells, reservoirs, and planned expansions to boost supply, with testing ongoing and the need for reliable service emphasized to prevent shortages. Financial and construction hurdles, including long-term projects and potential rate impacts, loom over upgrades and public safety.
Health officials announce second Salk polio vaccine shots for Flagstaff students on June 30 at designated sites. Dr Creighton says doctors and nurses will assist. makeup session set for July 7 at Emerson. Some health exclusions apply for throat and stomach disorders.
City water officials reported a decline of 71,446,635 gallons in storage this week. Total storage stood at 992,769,000 gallons, down from 1,079,315,655 the prior week and 2,147,991,925 a year ago. Upper Lake Mary fell to 917,110,000 gallons, Tower Lake Mary dropped to 14,400,080 gallons, and the city reservoirs rose to 61,259,000 gallons. A year ago lower lake held 1,068,000,000 gallons. over lake 162,000,000 gallons. reservoirs 17,881,325 gallons.
Funeral services for Ignacio Sandoval aged 19 were held Monday morning. He died Friday at Fluspp hospital from meningitis. Born May 2, 1926 in New Mexico, he had been in police custody that week for failing to pay a fine on a suspended license. A scuffle with a deputy during custody was not connected to his death.
Juror selection began this morning at 10 in Caconino County as part of a local college program. The event gathers participants for a civic process and involves multiple attendees from the community and instituting bodies.
On Monday morning crews remained on the scene at the Mogallon Rim country where the forest fire was in the mopping up stage. W J Sehenedler of Coconino National Forest Salt today reported about 800 acres burned and believed the blaze may have been caused by catching the trees alight.
The report details intercepted conversations about Russian MIG jets and a Syrian trainer downed in a near miss with an amphibious craft near Manila Bay. The Air Force confirmed the intercept and described the events as a two-ship training mission involved in a routine flight.
The United Steelworkers Wage Policy Committee authorized its president to call a strike at midnight Thursday if no wage agreement is reached with major steel companies. The union seeks substantial increases from U.S. Steel and other firms, while management proposals average about 30 to 100 cents an hour. The executive board had met to discuss the two sides’ offers and U.S. Steel’s prior wage proposal.
The United States, Britain, and France may push a formula at the Big Four Summit to ease the U S Russian crisis over the Mos material incident. Secretary Dulles discussed possible compensation with British and French officials during a recent trip and will report to Congress on the matter this week.
Reported accidents involve a motorist vehicle collision near Phoenix and a separate incident in Tempe. Names identified include Donna Lee Thinkins, Vermin Sumpter, and Kenneth, with hospital stays noted for one injured party. Police indicate intoxication may be a factor.
Fire crews responded to three separate incidents on Saturday, the busiest day of the year so far. Crews moved from 400 South Camphreys to 24 West Maple in Mast Plage and then to 107 South eaven, with extensive damage reported at the final site and investigations ongoing. A fire near the First Baptist Church Wowanto is suspected to have started the blaze.
Antwerp dockers walkout disrupts ship movements and operations. Workers demand higher pay with a proposed ten cent rise per shift and improved wage scales. The strike affects multiple vessels and ongoing loading and unloading at the docks.
President Giovanni Gyanechi considers naming Segni a ministerial team to work with civilian and military leaders while exploring Prasih Cities for a new dalitet. ministers chosen to support a peacetime economy, with ongoing reshuffles as the outgoing cabinet under Mario Sectha ends.
A garbled report from Granard outlines local candidate activity with unclear names. It notes none of the listed candidates voted and mentions a veto against an Allen bid, while observers claim a single vote may have occurred in a tense electoral moment.
Farmers nationwide approved a plan to restrict markets by backing a government price floor for wheat. In a Agriculture Department referendum Saturday more than 328000 farmers participated, with about 77 percent voting yes to marketing quotas intended to prevent a glut. The result surprised many observers as producers had expected a cooler reaction to the plan. Continuous coverage on page 4.
A political gathering drew cheers for Colorado leaders and party officials. Speakers praised Democratic progress, with references to liberty and good government as supporters urged continued backing of the Upper Colorado Project and recent legislative achievements.
Poeles named head of Persian Veterans organization at the eighth annual convention. C Ey Poole of Flapstate noted as a former national commander of the World War I veterans group. Mrs Toote named president of the auxiliary at the Sunday session.
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