15 May 1947
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented analysis argues against the 46 percent budget excess law, labeling it a restraint on municipal growth and self governance. The piece warns the statute undermines state rights and hampers urban expansion while urging lawmakers to consider revisiting the issue.
The article reports grave danger from Germany's food shortage threatening postwar Europe. U S Secretary of War Patterson announces large grain shipments to cover shortages, while political tensions rise in the U S zone with Communist agitation and planned factory strikes. Hoover cites German failure to meet agricultural expectations and production setbacks across zones, amid food scarcity and livestock losses.
Williams High plans Sunday services led by Weirbach with the school band orchestra and choir performing. The program includes a Father’s Day hymn, a sermon, solos, and a procession as students prepare for summer break.
The text recalls severe hunger and economic hardship as Britain endures wartime shortages. It notes Prime Minister Winston Churchill urging France to act, while observers warn Germany’s impact on Europe fuels radical politics amid public distress and uncertainty about relief.
Episcopal Bishop and Rev. Arthur B L Wi to deliver sermon at Ashurst University Sunday May 1. Processions led by Jean Glover precede the service with musical selections by Ruth Audrey and organist Heather. Guests include Rev Fr Edward Mbouy and Rt Rev William Linsolving as part of the community observance ending with a praise service.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated greeting to a St Ab wearers group and mentions Major W. W. Mbigley, local development, and names like Gio A, Cal Fos Vespuci, Leewidin Wolfit, and Quintin Gli cinnatus Walfson, indicating a personal or community notice with handwritten names and events. The text is highly garbled and partial.
Peter Ersor NER analyzes public lands policy with focus on irrigation, 160-acre limits, and the balance between government control and private development. The column cites figures like Senator Dow, discusses San Luis Valley and Central Valley projects, and weighs how proposed changes would affect small holders and large operators.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its annual convention in Douglas on June 12. More than a hundred delegates are expected, with Amory and state officials contributing to the program including a keynote address by the adjutant general. Activities will span through a busy schedule of meetings and ceremonies.
The Southern California Conference of The Comprehensive Church selects Rev. Charl Franklin Parker of Present as moderator. The article discusses farm economics, independence, and the push for owner-operated, family-sized cooperatives versus dependent large companies in a regional context.
Fragmented text recounts visits and schooling paths of several individuals, mentioning Apo bin Mourheff of Bruthweet Tamiber Mills, a Mary’s college attendance in Oakland, and a senior year state of 5 percent. It notes Christensen returning from Phoenix on business, a large meteorite fragment Found weighing about 1,000 pounds, and bids for a proposed project due June 1 as announced by W Weaver Lefebvre. The item references hospital care for a baby girl and a few local education mentions.
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