21 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1955
Page
1
Parliament debates education financing with Sen Prochnow signaling approval by tomorrow. House and Senate discuss rising per pupil payments from 99 to 162 dollars and a two year repeal hurdle while governors call for a special session as negotiations continue.
Disjointed report cites senior U.S. officials discussing a four power conference with leaders and ministers. The piece notes hopes for high level talks to ease tensions and advance arms control while weighing conditions for German reunification and Western security ties.
A House appropriations subcommittee heard support for a government purchase of land owned by Aztec Land & Cattle in the San Sitgreaves area as pivotal for the Sail River Valley watershed. Rep. Rhodes backed the plan, noting possible private sale later, while Rep. Prost called the issue statewide and the committee approved removing 73,660 acres along Oak Creek Canyon from mineral rights and approving a land transfer plan.
Reported frigid conditions across northern Arizona with Flagstaff and Show Low recording readings from seven to eight below zero. Weatherman noted the cold spell extended into Oak Creek Canyon as residents endured an unusual late winter finish with damaging wind and heavy snow showers.
The Arizona Supreme Court ordered release of 117 Short Creek children from state custody back to their parents, following a 1951 raid on the polygamous community. State AG Morisson plans an appeal to seek uniform juvenile court procedures and ensure legal representation for the children.
A nine woman jury sits Monday to hear the murder case of Ros Omaphoya in the death of George Monigur at Overgaard on December 12. Judge Don Udall presides as the trial proceeds in state care proceedings.
Lee Martin, 34, was fined $60 after being charged with carrying a concealed loaded revolver. The incident occurred Sunday evening and was heard by Police Magistrate Paul Pechult in his absence. Martin’s weapon was confiscated by officers.
More than 63 000 second grade students in Arizona will receive polio vaccine information packets for parental consent. The packets require signed forms before vaccination with the Salk vaccine. Dr Clarence Salsbury says evaluation of tests is due mid April and the national program would be financed by March of Dimes funds.
City officials report a rise in water production with about 101,003,790 gallons processed citywide during the week, up from 96 million the prior period. Lake Mary shows the largest gain while Lake Mary Hunt also increases, contrasting with a drop at another lake and a year ago total of around 128 million gallons.
Flagstaff ranks fifth in Arizona for building permits over the last five years, behind Phoenix Tempe Turson and Mann. Five-year totals exceed 32 million with 1950 to 1954 figures led by Magster and Tempe nearby in population. Northern Arizona entries Presentt and Winflow also place in the top 15 while college hire programs boost Flagstaff Tempe and Turson figures.
Winslow voters consider a school district measure including a $175,000 grant for new facilities and site acquisition, plus federal consent for a separate restoration project. The plan funds Jefferson School expansion, a junior high building, and a new classroom block with equipment.
Twenty two forest workers attended a first aid course at a city school near the city mall. Nora Fo Johnson headed the timber gate details at Manydaok while foresters signed for renewed three year first aid cards. Attendees included Keeney, Alden, Brower, Hinkley, Conrard, Conk, Rolkers, Hunter, Wokansiy, Moses, sul jander, Lege, Lamb, McDonald, Price, Inse, Schroeder, Smith, Teague, Pattisen, Wyatt, and Gordon arms.
In Groton Conn a congressional group praised the atomic powered submarine Nautilus calling it a decisive advance in naval strategy. They credited Admiral Rickover for foresight in its development and noted Rear Admiral Wat Shing and others aboard during the visit.
James of Flagstaff will be the keynote speaker at the Winslow chamber annual meeting held at Motel LaPosads. James is president of the Flagstaff Chamber. Carl W. Webber leads arrangements, and officers will serve for two years.
Readable fragments show a committee approving a large funding package for Indian Education. The text references allocations, participants, and eligibility ideas while mentioning school involvement and continental United States sites. Names and exact places are unclear due to OCR issues.
A damaged obituary note reports a quarry death ruled as self-inflicted. The fragmentary text mentions a 17 year old, possible witnesses, and an unclear cause tied to a local sheriff’s office investigation.
Britain deepens rumor mill as Eden steps aside to allow Churchill to become prime minister within weeks. Neame hints retirement by February as political maneuvering intensifies and supporters debate the timing and viability of a Churchill premiership.
A Danish report notes temperatures fell to below zero, signaling an unusually cold day for spring. Local observers recorded frigid conditions, with icy winds affecting daily activities and travel across towns.
The January to February weather pause slows spring grass growth in Arizona cattle country. The U S Department of Agriculture reports good overall grass supply but reserves winter feed for some ranches. Supplemental feeding aids stock through the cold season, while others endure lean forage and scarce water in parts of Mohave Navajo Yavapai and Pinal counties.
The House Appropriations Committee cut more than 4 million dollars from Interior Department related agency appropriations, about six percent below Eisenhower’s requests. Heaviest reductions target 5 million for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and 1 million for the National Park Service, with detailed figures for Land Management, Geological Survey, Fish and Wildlife Service, and others.
Longtime Prescott resident SOU Wh Tay Seidel a year old carpenter and cabinet maker died today from a self inflicted wound. The shooting occurred outside his home. Seidel died after about four hours since the incident.
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