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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1951
Page
6
The piece argues that espionage and treason should carry maximal penalties in peacetime, condemns lenient laws, and urges Congress to overhaul statutes to deter traitors. It cites Kaufman on treason, notes Cold War realities, and warns that communism seeks to destroy the U.S. government through spies regardless of war status.
Sinclair Lewis hoped to write the great American novel before his death in Italy last month. Papers and notes show he believed America was too vast to compress into a single book. Yet the nation's breadth inspires ongoing effort by American writers.
Federal and State grand juries in Tucson handed up forty five indictments covering narcotics and income tax evasion. A former sheriff and a former county attorney of Pima County were arrested on information submitted to a specially convened State inquisitorial body. Rumors of a Maricopa County grand jury persist but depend on officials eager to act and able to prove their cases.
Manila Evening News reports Ambassador Dulles will assess Philippines stance on Japan in postwar relations. Philippine leaders reportedly favor a firm, hard peace preventing economic or military resurgence. Public policy discussions indicate Manila will resist a lenient settlement despite U.S. pressure.
Editorials Of Current Interest Reprinted From Leading Newspapers argues that despite Japan’s barrier to Communism, Philippine policymakers reflect widespread Filipino sentiment. The piece notes the P I view is severe and must align national policies with public opinion.
Treasury officials reject claims that World War II bonds are fraudulent, noting that a $100 investment ten years ago still yields principal plus about $30 in interest. They compare bonds to banks or stock, arguing that inflation affects all choices and that U.S. government bonds remain among the best investments worldwide.
Western Hemisphere foreign ministers met in Washington and reached a military accord to bolster defense of the western world. Twenty one republics voted to strengthen armed forces but avoided pledging troops to the United Nations. Argentina and Guatemala said they would not deploy troops outside their borders.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that steady views replace hasty shelter plans. Maps show many towns not in first 1000 targets and stockpiling can be centralized to avoid useless hoarding. Cooperation and planning curb waste, while keeping alertness in likely target areas and improving organization.
A letter to The Gazette urges using the referendum to decide state government reorganization. The writer defends direct voter control, criticizes governors’ limits, dismisses Griffenhagan and Associates, and suggests the study’s report be archived and forgotten as a costly lesson against centralizing power.
Governor Howard Pyle weighs a special legislative session as a referendum on governmental reorganization could stall the 1951 budget. Lawmakers fear agency funding for social services and public health after July 1 unless signatures qualify. Petitions lag, finances slow, and avenues exist to bypass a second referendum with emergency clauses or budget riders.
In Washington dispatches from Paris describe plans for a peacetime Normandy-type landing to showcase Allied solidarity. The 4th Infantry Division could arrive in April, with British and French divisions joining for a joint Champs Elysees parade. The piece argues this boosts confidence and warns against rushing troops. It also notes Maryland campaign probes target corruption laws and party funding, citing specific contributions and investigations into Butler Tydings race.
Governor Pyle and a bipartisan majority push state government reorganization without constitutional referendum or voter input. Critics warn centralizing power erodes elected offices and could block the people's will, urging oath review and vigilance against emergency clauses. Gilbert Burk signs off with Lincoln-era warnings.
A reader cautions a Mesa contestant about equating horses with pets while arguing that beef is often unaffordable for growing families. The letter emphasizes legal, inspected horse meat as a necessary daily protein option for children.
A New Orleans column recalls a bygone court scene where a theft suspect appeared without counsel. A lawyer present withdrew with the prisoner to hear his story and advise him. Half an hour later the lawyer returned alone, claiming the prisoner had fled 20 miles, and he had advised fleeing as the best interest.
J Edgar Hoover told the Kefauver committee that the United States does not need a national police agency. He argued the existing system with federal, state, and local law enforcement works best and must protect civil liberties and political balance. He warned against altering constitutional relations despite public demand to curb racketeers and corruption.
George E. Sokolsky argues that law enforcement is hampered by underfunding and poor local governance. He urges citizens to support policing financially and morally, strengthening existing institutions rather than overhauling them. He warns against overreliance on federal power and highlights public apathy and corruption.
A columnist muses on choosing harmony with self as essential for life. It contrasts public success with private solitude, cites figures from Korea to nature writers, and notes letters as light in isolation. The piece ends by recalling a German pianist who set a 123 hour piano record.
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