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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
1
Report on President Truman's Congress speech noting critics question policy toward communists, economic recovery, and military commitments. The piece highlights points about Western Europe, internal security, and Soviet behavior, with emphasis on postwar tensions and U.S. strategic stance.
A. Bushey accuses ex Wall Street lawyer Robinson of unfitness as director of the State Department Office of Controls. The piece traces Robinson’s career from Wall Street to government, his cousin Robert Miller’s alleged communist links, and House investigations, questioning loyalty and the ongoing vetting of State Department personnel.
Seligman eighth graders traveled to Central America as part of a study trip. Participants included Mike Mantinez Jack Tall Alfred Gald reas Phyllis Mireles Glenn Olean Jerry Tuller and others with Shirley Ecizus as a contestant from Seligman. Local residents Mrs Cook Mrs Syker and Mrs Briggs provided a car for the journey.
The U S Public Health Service and Coconino County Health Service will survey dairies and milk plants soon to rate quality and enforcement efficiency. Last survey in 1945 showed Flagstaff producers at 89.0 while plants at 65 percent. ideal is 90 percent or more.
Kendrick Mi reports Jack Ruthjen led a two hour search for a lost plane. He took his drink and his young daughter along as they circled areas over Clemisian but heavy snowfall hampered the mountain search effort.
Tucson March 18 AP The statewide drive for funds to build the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial building will begin this weekend. W Rey Wayland of Phoenix is chairman and says the campaign starts in Mohave county and will progress through each county. Dr Paul Long of Kingman will end the drive. The current goal of 194000 will augment an appropriation of 310000.
A large crowd attended the St Patrick's Day dance at the Saguaro Club sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Norman Sharber was general chairman with others coordinating activities and remarks noting a lively, enjoyable event.
Discussion on territorial governance and federal water projects. References Kring report showing water for Central Arizona Project, river flow data 1807 1848, 16 270 000 acre feet vs 15 000 000 acre feet, evaporation losses, and cost escalations for dams and transmission. Mentions Arizona irrigation, Utah storage, California power exports, and legislative critiques from 1945 1947.
A collage of notes from Flagstaff Winslow and nearby towns recounts a high school football coach as guardian and father figures, a newborn mascot in a Flagstaff hospital, and social visits between Elizabeth Phelps and Eleanor Thigpen with friends in Phoenix. Also mentioned are a candy shop opening, a scholarship award to Dan Langenegger, and various thirty-year historical reflections from Winslow and area.
Sedona residents and guests travel between Winslow Snowflake and Cherry, visiting families such as Mr and Mrs de Vos and Moseree day hosts. A junior senior carnival at a local high school drew attendees from Selono and nearby communities, with Bonny Moser and friends among the celebrants.
A jumble of names and brief mentions fills the page as residents record travel to Phoenix and Wescott, birthday celebrations, a hunting mishap injuring Devin Reid, rock-throwing incidents, and family visits. Several households including Jordan, Willard, Yates, Chavez, Loukinnen, and Purittes are referenced along with community trips to Bellomont and Cat tanwond.
Toastmasters prepare for next Wednesday's meeting in the Hotel Monte Vista dining room with five speakers selected by Welton Brinton. Ralph Jelly, club president, notes talks will run about five minutes each and attendees must prepare as names will not be announced before the meeting.
George Livingston Branscomb 69 former highway department employee dies in Arizona residence since 1920. He previously worked with cafton cog and served as past commander of VFW Post 72 and member of the Disabled American Veterans and The American Legion. Funeral services are to be held in New Bedford Massachusetts.
A mootiny of the Epiphany Bishop's Committee of the Church of the Epiphany will be held immediately following church services. General Gonderham and Hohl Sadayeon are among those expected to attend.
General critic Lob Fronske notes views during official visit by District Governor Curtis H. to the sussed She locality, underscoring ongoing discussions and expected community impact.
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