12 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1947
Page
1
An analyst urges a decisive showdown at the Moscow ministers’ meet amid calls for firm Western unity. The dialogue weighs strategic tensions, defense planning, and potential global repercussions if negotiations stall or falter.
A long Washington column surveys wartime logistics and shipping trends. It notes government measures to ease shortages, military authority over deliveries, and the impact on domestic industry and consumer goods. The piece cites ship movements, cargo backlogs, and policy debates shaping wartime administration.
Joseph P Metz, 69, former state supervisor of liquor licenses and control, died in Phoenix after a long career that included leading the liquor department since 1889 and later serving as a bank official with the Valley National Bank. The obituary notes his tenure, relocations, and various career shifts.
A fragmentary notice reports Dr Josefa Uano delivering a Sunday morning address at the Federated Community Church on March 16. The text mentions Philippine occupation, medical topics, and a Christian fellowship, but many names and details are garbled.
YUMA March 0 The alleged Fortick cconaent heland Ue Yuna Voity Nall. Lewis G. Vankergam a suleouelanige Wark er bathed aude BOIL bend the day as i elie of xuping on sl ar did negtate The attack on a child is alleged and Vankergam is held for questioning.
Chaotic narrative traces Marshall's early wartime command and strategic confusion. It describes meeting with regimental commanders, drafting field orders, and analyzing enemy dispositions while preparing defense plans for Manila. The account contrasts Allied leadership with emergent strategic decisions and the challenges of coordinating troops.
Marshall hinted at his future as a lieutenant in the Philippines and earned praise from colleagues. He described Manila defense plans drafted by peers and by War College students, praising a pencil-written, field-dictated memo. Fellow officers like Hagood and Arnally praised his leadership, though Army promotion rules left him a lieutenant as war began.
Ten years ago a talk by John Babbitt on progress and public interest opened the 20 36 club meeting. Ad Sheehan introduced him as Far Richards, a former resident of Williams, visited yesterday. Water pours into city reservoirs at over a million gallons daily, noted city water clerk Waller Thompson. Yonrs, Aigo Mesid Mya, C. Vancleve, and others traveled through on auto route. Paul Coffin, recovered from flu, returned to Wilgot & Coffin shop. Bil O'Brien traded with chiefs at Babbitt headquarters. Thirty years ago Mrs. Gonstauce Lowell and niece Miss Heryl Kane arrived in Playstaff. Attorney Go Wilson in Williams for criminal matters. will later work for C. C. Mall.
Utah and Nevada locals move to withdraw from the CIO as the Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union faces internal tensions. Dan Folwarts, former International Board member, plans action for about 6,000 members to separate, signaling leadership shifts and potential realignment within the union. Erhard, recently back on the International Board, comments on the likely withdrawal.
A Yuma machinist Elroy Austad of Southern Pacific was injured when a steel sliver embedded his eye after a valve on a yard engine opened Monday. He was taken to Tutson hospital for treatment.
Baritone Metz performed for Rotary members at Hotel Meanie Vis on Tuesday with piano by Ruthellis Athrey. Two new members, Mike Mann and de W. McLog, were welcomed during the meeting. Attendees included K Milner Watsonsilla Gals Aus tat F Dean Gainesville and others from Phoenix Grand Canyon and Flagstaff.
The Flagetary High School assembly featured a choir performance mentioned by Dr Eldon A Ardrey as increasing rehearsals. The article notes the choir's growing practice schedule and references a South Run of Grand Canyon event dated Apr 6.
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