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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
6
The Phoenix Gazette, established in 1880, is published weekday evenings in Phoenix by Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. Eugene C. Pulliam serves as president at 120 East Van Buren. Simon Casady is listed as publisher.
The United States should end trade with Czechoslovakia and sever diplomatic ties over AP Correspondent Bill Oatis. The piece argues the current concessions breach is insufficient pressure and calls for recalling ambassadors or breaking relations until Oatis is freed, urging Congress to act if the executive lags. The critique labels the policy as weak and belated and favors decisive moves.
The first bale of Arizona cotton sold at Memphis attracted fanfare as the crop shifts from the South to the West. The auction supported the Arizona Society for Crippled Children, while brokers on the Memphis Cotton Exchange note Arizona’s rising role. Arizona climbed from 13th in 1948 to 7th in 1950, but water shortages threaten 1951 yields until Colorado River allocations rise. The piece urges involving Memphis Exchange and national attention to water rights and the Central Arizona Project to boost Arizona agriculture and national needs.
In Grand Junction Colorado next year there will be no water pistols for the younger participants. The piece notes that despite this restriction the kids will likely express their opinions about the music in other, more original ways.
The New York Times notes at least 20 million dollars has been overpaid to many schools under the veterans education program, signaling widespread finagling for federal funds. The House Select Committee weighs extending the GI program and should push for reforms and tougher fraud penalties.
Editorials on poker in Arizona’s frontier era recounts kings and cards, noting settlers famed for keeping contracts by word of mouth. The piece compares royal poker to common play, praising the moment of revealing the winning hand after a call and the trust in truth.
King Farouk of Egypt, famed as an honest player, reportedly added a twist to a poker game in Italy. With the pot around 3,069,000 lire, about $5,000, he faced a call and theatrically tossed his hand in the air, leaving the opponent astonished.
Traude Eisenborn, a 19 year old German blonde and blue eyed refugee, leaves the Soviet zone for West Berlin under Allied occupation. Regarded by East Germany as the ideal progressive woman she rejects the Red regime to seek glamour in the western sector.
After back to back downpours, Phoenix merchants report floodwaters overflowing gutters and lapping at doorways. The piece calls for crews to clear debris from gutter drains immediately after rain, arguing this simple step could reduce flooding and reassure business owners. It notes sewers are inadequate but suggests a practical temporary fix.
The text argues Europe is not weaker than the U S S R and that demobilization left a gap in defense. It links growing European militarization and American rearmament to restoring balance, warning neutralists would risk permanent inferiority and irreversible decline by preserving the gap.
The notice states write letters on one side of the paper only and include the writer name and street address with signature. Anonymous publication is allowed on request. Letters exceeding 300 words require unusual interest to be published.
A new Phoenix reader asks for a column to answer common newcomer questions about living in Phoenix. They seek guidance on local services, shops, and cultural questions, noting many East and Midwest families move here for work. They urge The Gazette to start a regular Q and A feature for newcomers.
Letter to the editor objects to a long thinly disguised cigarette advertisement in a movie theater under the banner of Our Fifth Freedom Freedom of Choice. The writer condemns crass commercialism intruding on public viewing and questions why viewers should pay for such sponsorship.
A reader condemns the paper's stance on a man convicted of killing his wife. The letter argues sentences for wives who kill husbands are harsher and questions probation and cross state releases. The writer urges equal accountability regardless of gender.
Reader criticizes Drew Pearson for personal gripes with McCarthy and public feuding on Americanism talks. Calls for focus on national and world news and the old policy of delivering unadulterated information to let democracy live.
Gov. Howard Pyle backs a second term and denies a Senate bid while Barry Goldwater faces doubt as GOP rivals. Sen. Ernest McFarland fends off FSA delays on social security funds and politics swirl around state party chairs, radio plans, and possible federal judgeships.
Washington news recounts Gen Omar Bradley’s ire after a Pentagon briefing officer leaked the movement of a secret airborne division from Korea to northern Japan amid tension with China and Russian forces. The incident spurred a full investigation and Pentagon disavowal.
The article notes Dean Acheson and policy makers pledge at least 25 billion dollars for European military aid through 1954. Senator Taft criticizes the cost, arguing total proposals could reach 85 billion annually, risking inflation, hardship, and reduced U S productivity. He urges analysis of the ultimate fiscal impact on wealth and resources.
The column argues the British empire no longer exists as dominions gain independence. It recalls General Bradley’s 1950 testimony on defense budgets from 13 to 20 billion, noting uncertainty about future needs. It links wartime policy to Yalta and Potsdam and criticizes MacArthur’s charge of no policy, framing Russia as the current foe.
Today s Talk argues wealth without joy is valueless and shows happiness comes from usable things and simple pleasures. It urges choosing work that brings the most enjoyment, avoiding overcomplication, and appreciating others possessions while seeking personal fulfillment. An old Chinese saying is cited: Enjoy yourself. Get wisdom and experience to gain enjoyment in all you pursue.
The late George Kittredge, a renowned Harvard professor, toppled from a platform during a lecture on the day before a Yale game. He rose unhurt, quipping that he had descended to the level of his audience as students looked on. Kay Wister recalls a child’s wedding remark about elegant attire and a playful mispronunciation.
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