Big Rain Sparks Mixed Outlook for Arizona Economy
The Big Rain of 1951 boosts Salt River Project water by over 150000 acre-feet and adds 60000 acre-feet to Central Arizona croplands. Farmers expect grain sorghum and alfalfa gains while cotton may rebound. Despite relief, drought persists. storage sits around 172000 acre-feet, far below last year’s 317000. Some link the rain to a potential wet spell, others call it a freak after Gulf hurricane. Arizona faces years of drought with only slow relief in sight.
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Arizona
Salt River
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Giles City Manager Fires Real Estate Agent Over Land Deal
Ray Wilson fired Ray I. Giles after suspending him for over a month amid a dispute over land purchase prices. Wilson seeks proof Giles paid 10 000 rather than 2 000, with civil suits pending and city attorney stepping in to protect city interests.
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Ray Wilson
Ray I. Giles
Giles
Wilson
Mr. Giles
Mr. Wilson
Civil Service Board
Truman and Acheson Urge Trade Cut Over Oatis Case
The presidents should follow a congressional recommendation and halt all U S trade with Czechoslovakia. If Oatis remains jailed after that, cut off American aid to nations doing business with Prague. If still unresolved, sever diplomatic relations with Czechoslovakia.
Fifty Million Dollar Yugoslavia Loan Backed by Allies
The United States loans fifty million to Tito's Yugoslavia with Britain contributing eleven point five million and France five million. The aid shows Marshall Plan dollars revived postwar borrowers and reflects Western support for states resisting communism. Tito is praised for contributing to security of the free world as Western funds assist a nation willing to stand up to potential aggression.
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Tito
Yugoslavia
United States
Britain
France
Yugo- Slavia
Free World
Insurance firm to again insure Texans after 44 years
A New England insurer announces it will resume coverage for Texans and Texan items after a 44 year gap, joking that the Alamo fuss has quieted. The note contrasts horse racing culture with the insurer’s return to Texas market.
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New England
The
Alamo
What Others Say About Truman and the 82nd Congress
Washington reports show President Truman torn over how to handle the 82nd Congress seen as a do nothing body with a Democratic majority. By Aug 10, 1949 the 82nd had few enacted Truman items, few funds, and advisers debate whether to campaign or avoid harming his 1952 bid. Some see the record as excellent for restraint. others warn of risks to public support and treasury stability.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
82Nd Congress
Treasury
Editorials On Army Corruption And Cronyism Critique
The piece criticizes Army firings of Col McIlwain and Gen Crawford amid probes into improper dealings with contractors. It links outcomes to alleged White House favoritism, questions selective standards for federal employees, and questions whether anti corruption aims apply to all officials or only outsiders. The author cites prior cases of Vaughan and Dawson as context for a double standard in promotions and accountability.
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Toledo
Col
S. W. McIlwain
House
David J. Crawford
Detroit Tank Arsenal
Washington
Pace
Crawford
Col. McKiiwain
Truman Crony Club
Deep Freeze
Harry Vaughan
White House
Donald Dawson
Mr. Truman
Garrulous Diplomacy in Truman Era Influence Ties
Acting in contrast to the Truman administration practice of winking at influence peddling the article examines how officials handled perceived pressure from political and financial interests. It notes cautious public stance and internal debates shaping policy and ethics in governance.
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Veterans deserve fair chance, not handouts from war gains
Wesley A. Wise writes to The Gazette defending veterans who earned a living, insisting all men including minorities deserve work and opposing GI training subsidies and tax exemptions. He cites a veteran who did not serve overseas yet received benefits, urging fair treatment for all who suffered in service.
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the Gazette
U.S.A
Wesley A. Wise
New Theory on Miracles Sparks Debate between Two Writers
The Gazette features a clash between Julian DeVries and Francis Machina over miracles and belief. Machina defends miracles as suspending natural laws, while a modern view argues miracles fulfill natural law and enrich life. The piece argues for free discussion without censorship.
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Julian DeVries
Francis Machina
Machina
DeVries
Lao-Tse
Hats Off To Phoenix Light Opera Association
A reader praises the Phoenix Light Opera Association for presenting light operas and musicals. The writer recalls outdoor summers in the Middle West, notes Phoenix weather allows year round outdoor performances, and wishes the group continued success.
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Phoenix Light Opera Association
Middle West
Phoenix
Parachute stunt on 83rd birthday shocks readers
In a humorous critique, Bucket Treatment recalls Bernarr MacFadden’s Hudson River parachute on his 83rd birthday and hints at future feats near Niagara Falls on his 84th birthday. The writer jokes that headstands may keep him healthy but question his judgment and teases vegetarian longevity claims.
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Bernarr MacFadden
Hudson River
MacFadden
Niagara Falls
Our Biggest Problem By Rev. F Barnhill
Rev F Barnhill argues Phoenix growth rests on a few civic leaders while urging broader public participation in the United Red Feather Fund drive. He recounts budget hearings, agency needs, and critic responses, urging personal sacrifice for the common good and city character.
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United Red Feather Fund
Phoenix
Community Chest
This Is Science It Explains Breathing And Carbon Dioxide
The piece discusses the scientific basis of breathing, oxygen transport by red blood cells, and the role of carbon dioxide. It explains gas exchange in the lungs, osmosis, and how lack of fresh air causes suffocation, noting carbon dioxide as a poison and linking high school learning to real physiology.
Breathing Life and Carbon Dioxide in Resuscitation
In a light pondered health note author Julian De Vries explains why breathing into a victim’s mouth is used. Exhaled air holds about 4 percent carbon dioxide versus less than a thirtieth of one percent in fresh air, and about 16 percent oxygen remains usable. A small amount of carbon dioxide actually stimulates breathing, making the revived exchange plausible in reanimation.
Misunderstandings in AEC Motives Across Nuclear Policy
By Gordon Dean, argues Americans and Kremlin alike misread atomic aims. He asserts U S bombs defend liberty, deter aggression, and enable peaceful uses of nuclear materials for health and industry, while rejecting hysteria over tests or aims to scare Russia.
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Washington
Mr. Dean
United States
Russia
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Dean
Rediscovery of the church amid Cold War tensions
The passage cites Dr. Henry P. Van Dusen noting that World Christianity emerged post WWII and that religion faced anti Christian mobs in China. It warns against viewing faith through sectarian lines and calls for unity in spirit against a common secular enemy shaping education and culture.
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Henry P. van Dusen
Union Theological Seminary
van Dusen
China
The Icons of Stalin and Mao Weigh on Youth Minds
By George E. Sokolsky argues that youth in Marxist states are fed idols of Stalin and Mao, growing up without religion or worship. He warns these "icons" corrupt young minds, replacing love with power and fear, endangering future moral life.
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Stalin
Mao
East Germany
Today's Talk on Life's Decoys and True Guiding Truth
The piece warns of decoys that lure people from right paths, citing criminals abusing youths for drug profits and self deception with quick gains. It extols steadfast principles and cautions against temptations while praising great books as safe decoys guiding readers to better lives.
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Bis Earth
Old Nogales settler’s tale ends with moral
Harry Oliver recalls a settler who left $250 to sons Ted and Bill. Bill the paper hanger saved his share, while Ted, a reporter, squandered his fortune on tequila in fancy bottles. A tourist later bought the bottles for $400, leaving a moral for readers.
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Harry Oliver
Ted
Bill
Oliver
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