Democrats Too Assured Kerr Believes
Washington dispatch reports Senator Kerr of Oklahoma warns Democrats feel overconfident about 1950 congressional elections. He cites national progress under Democratic leadership and a lack of constructive opposition. Some Republicans privately share concern, noting GOP gains in 1946 but doubt near-term Senate pickups, especially in the South.
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Congress
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Mundt Urges Clear Foreign Policy Stand in GOP
Senator Karl Mundt of South Dakota criticizes the Republican Party for lacking a defined foreign policy since Pearl Harbor. He urges a definite stand, opposes recognizing Red China, and proposes a military civil mission to Free China with amphibious and air units and limited ammunition if aided.
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Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Pearl Harbor
Repubicans
United States
Red China
China
Adopt Family in Need Faces Christmas Without Warm Blankets
A poverty struck family of a father with seven children aged 3 to 13 battles illness and recent surgery. The mother and kids lack blankets and milk as welfare funds fail to cover food and clothing. a $10 blanket or $15 milk gift would ease their harsh winter and provide a modest Christmas meal.
Shah Tour Highlights Arizona Ranch Luncheon Visit
Shah's Arizona itinerary includes visits to Suncrest Herd Ranch near Scottsdale and John Jacobs Farm in Deer Valley, with a luncheon at Tal-Wi-Wi Ranch near Peoria featuring antelope elk and wild turkey. Cooks Arthur Person and N. N. Abraham assist, a men-only reception is planned by Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, and a square dance follows before tomorrow's departure to Los Angeles.
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N. N. Abraham
Litcheld
Hoenix Chamber of Commerce
Inne
Shah
Los Angeles
Lighting Contest Set For Christmas Decorations
GSTAFF report says the Iwanis Club will hold its annual Christmas lighting contest with prizes totaling over 100 to homes and buildings displaying the most attractive holiday decorations.
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Iwanis Club
Christas
Heat records toppled as Phoenix hits record warm spell
Phoenix weather today may match or exceed the December 2 high of 81 degrees as warm air pushes past 1930s records. The low of 57 ties the all time high for the date, with 83 degrees today marking a three degree above previous December 1 max. The forecast calls for mild weather through the weekend with little rain and a few scattered thunderstorms in Cochise County today.
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Phoenix
United States Weather Bureau
Louis R. Jurwitz
Weather Bureau
Arizona
Cochise County
Reckless Navy Flier Blamed For Collision
The Civil Aeronautics Board attributed the July 30 air collision near Chesterfield New Jersey to reckless conduct by a Navy pilot Lt(jg) Robert V Poe. The Grumman F6F fighter collided with an Eastern Airlines DC-3 en route from New York to Memphis killing 16 aboard the airliner and the Navy pilot. Poe reportedly performed acrobatics and buzzed a small civil aircraft, failing to notice the oncoming air carrier.
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Hod Carriers Union Leader Dodges Death in Oakland
James H. Pratt Jr., 34, former Hod Carriers Union business agent, narrowly escaped a fusillade from a black sedan in front of his East Oakland home. Five shots followed after a pause. two bullets pierced the window where his wife Mary stood inside. The couple offered no motive and described two white men seen in the car fleeing the scene as Pratt and his wife searched for possible clues.
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Hod Carriers Union
James H. Pratt, Jr
East
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Pinole
Pratt
Nickel Holdup Sends Man to Indiana Reformatory
Charles German, 29, Indianapolis, was sent to the Indiana Reformatory for a one to five year term after a street holdup in Noblesville. He was accused of stealing a nickel.
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Charles German
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Christmas issue captures Arizona Highways desert mission
The December Arizona Highways issue arrives with a full page San Xavier photo seen through mission arches. The feature Footprints in the Sand notes tourists initials on a pillar, while a near-round Phoenix house project and curious backyard inquiries spark light commentary on odd local ideas.
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Revaluation of State Property Under Study
State tax assessors from 13 counties met with the Arizona Tax Commission to discuss a statewide program for revaluing taxable property. Brady Collins, Yuma County assessor, said a uniform assessors manual and a 15 percent reduction on business inventory assessments were approved. The manual sets property descriptions for equalizing assessments across 14 counties. The reduction from 60 to 45 percent of present cost value was endorsed, with talks on raising below-average county assessments, notably Gila and Cochise. A flat 10 percent valuation for household goods was also proposed, and FCC rules limit a single owner to five television stations.
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Brady Collins
Yuma County
State Assessors Association
Collins
Chambers of Commerce
Gila
Cochise
Tax Commission
Darby Appointed Kansas Senator
Topeka Kansas December 2 Harry Darby an industrialist and Republican national committeeman was appointed to the United States Senate to fill the unexpired term of Clyde M Reed of Parsons Darby will serve until a new senator is elected in November 1950 by Governor Frank Carlson
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Kan
Harry Darby
Kansas
United States Senate
Clyde M. Reed
Parsons
Darby
Frank Carlson
Russians Apologize for Fatal Berlin Shooting Incident
Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor said Russians expressed regret over the fatal shooting of a U S Air Force sergeant by a Soviet sentry last week in Berlin. He did not immediately disclose details of the note.
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Berlin
Maxwell D. Taylor
U. S
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Realty Operator Brought Back To Face Perjury Charge
John A. Betts former president of Southwestern Mines Inc was extradited from Long Beach to Arizona to answer perjury charges tied to a stock swindle hearing before the Arizona Corporation Commission. Warren McCarthy Maricopa County attorney said Betts waived extradition and would be returned to face accusations of false statements to the commission about finances and assets of Southwestern Mines.
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Arizona Corporation Commission
Warren McCarthy
Maricopa County
John A. Betts
Southwestern Mines, Inc
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Corporation Commission
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Phoenix
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