09 May 1947
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
1
Report shows crude oil output in 24 states, with production figures and regional trends. Analysts note shifts in supply, prices, and refinery demand across key basins. Data highlight distribution differences between Gulf Coast and inland fields, indicating evolving national energy mix.
Rev Arthur B Kinsolving Episcopal bishop of Arizona and Judge W E Patterson headline commencement week at Arizona State College Flagstaff. Baccalaureate May 18 at Ashurst Auditorium 8 p m with Kinsolving. May 20 Service of Perfect Freedom at Auditorium with Patterson. Reception for graduates May 18 in North Wall Lounge.
A garbled OCR notice from The Sun recalls paths of memories involving Santa Fe and Chicago Los Angeles routes. It mentions Mildred Connor of Seligman visiting Roy Gilbert's home, Dolph tt returning from Phoenix, A. Wall’s Albuquerque visit, and Yaeger’s area near Flagstaff. The piece lists Maystaff High School roll call names and local residents with scattered places and dates amid several transcription errors.
A joint announcement guides parents on polio precautions and symptoms through a pamphlet distributed to students. Margaret Enright and J D Pullin emphasize cooperation to spread the safety sheet endorsed by state education officials and the National Education Association.
Colorado Springs reports on a proposed investigation into the disappearance of a Southwest Indian group. Scientist Mera asserts evidence of historic depopulation along the Rin Grande and Zuni areas, citing drought and possible relocations. He notes Native populations diminished by the 13th to 15th centuries, with theories ranging from climate to disease.
Economy endangers forest highway plans as W. W. Lefebvre, state highway engineer, protests in the state budget meeting. Producers warn that needed timber and funds could block forest road projects, with Arizona facing 270,000 miles of forest roads in danger of delay.
Kenneth Males directs a Phoenix junior college chair program at Ashurst auditorium in Plagat university area. Students faculty and audience praised the chair and the performance as the Phoenix choir hosted guest leaders and a cappella groups in an event term.
County officials announce a public auction of surplus gear on June 4 at 10 a.m. on the courthouse steps. Items listed include a Maine motor grader, a Challenger tractor, one six cylinder motor, and one two cylinder magneto. weights and specifics noted in this week’s Coconino Sun.
The Phoenix Indian School is set to close on May 24 amid congressional action and policy changes. The campus, which currently employs G1 personnel, will discontinue operations after the listed date as part of a broader shift affecting Indian veterans and related facilities.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a local tractor store changing hands this spring with new ownership and ongoing staffing adjustments. Mentions a company name resembling Caterpillar and distribution in the region, plus unease about store leadership and location details.
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