15 May 1958
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
The record outlines Prochnow's long service in the state senate, noting key roles including chairmanships on committees such as highways and bridges, education and financing, and constitutional amendments. It emphasizes his six years as chair of the appropriation committee and involvement in judiciary and constitutional tasks.
A burglary at Prescott involved an opened safe on a Wednesday night. A bookkeeper Margaret reported the break after work, with officials hinting at a larger theft and possible ties to a highway route. The incident follows a long history of local crime near the Oregon Trail history site.
Washington debates rush to fund a major dam and river storage project in the Western United States. lawmakers cite national priorities as they propose hundreds of millions in support for construction, investigation, and related utilities. Colorado River storage and related works feature prominently among the witnesses and appropriations.
An obituary notes the death of an industry founder who fell ill, suffered for five days, and passed away in Boston, Massachusetts. He helped start pineapple canning ventures in rural areas, organized Hawaiian pineapple production, and influenced early plant labor in the packing section, retiring as a chief in the pineapple industry.
Fragmentary notes dubiously reference a Willigans banquet with names such as Key, Johnson, Chandler, Whit Enemie, and Galhip. The text hints at an Alpha Psi Omega event and potential marriage or pledge activities Friday evening, but details are unclear.
The article outlines how transistor radios work and their impact on portable entertainment. It mentions innovations from Northern Africa and remarks on new revival in consumer electronics, noting service aspects of radio and television devices.
Weather page reports a total precipitation of 7.81 inches for the year, with yesterday's high 84 and low 47. Sedona area forecasts remain mild with continued warmth, light winds, and low humidity. Arizona outlook calls for slightly warmer conditions Thursday, with sunny skies on Tuesday through Friday and light variable winds 10 to 19 mph.
Brierley announced a bid for Justice of the Peace with prior service as sheriff deputy and city police officer. He served in Caitan county and Pleasley, with a history of enforcing fines and licenses, and faces challengers in the May nominating process.
Flagstaff resident dies in hospital after being hospitalized since Monday. Survived by a daughter in Chicago and a son in Salt Lake City. Funeral arrangements pending.
A garbled TV timetable lists show titles and actor names including Mary Clooney Loy Jané Wyman Groucho and Richie's. Entries mention news segments movies and a mix of programs with varied times and channels amid damaged OCR.
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