Economy Move Gives Steward Job
The Arizona Racing Commission ousted Vincent L. Fitzgerald as secretary in an economy move effective January 1. Thad Mullen was named temporary secretary, with W. N. Sangster possible as full secretary if funds allow. The commission also issued permits for forthcoming Phoenix horse and dog Trace meets as funds permit. Fitzgerald had been ill and took six weeks rest after a short term appointment.
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Thad Mullen
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Blizzard Warning In Denver As Arctic Storm Hits West
A widespread Arctic storm bringing heavy snow sweeps the West with winter officially due tomorrow. Snow plows clear highways from California to Idaho while Montana faces subzero temps and a blizzard warning. One death is reported as a car struck a crossing. a teen skier is missing and new search efforts continue in California and Idaho.
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Kansas
Colorado
Leed's Shoe Store Fire Rages in Downtown Phoenix
A two story Leed's Shoe Store building at 122 East Washington Street suffered about 300000 dollars in damage in a blaze that authorities call the worst in the immediate downtown area in years. The Kerricks lessee and nearby shops suffered water and smoke damage as rain helped quell the flames. Fire crews from 70 men battled the blaze after a passerby alerted the Central Fire Station at 12 48 a m. The second floor once housed a hotel before recent remodeling. Turn to WORST FIRE on Page 2.
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Leed's Shoe Store
East Washington Street
Leed
Phoenix
Kenneth Arline
Leed’s
Washington Street
Miller’s Men’s Shop
Thalheimer
E. J. McIndoo
Family Fire Death Toll Rises To Seven
EMETT Michigan December 20 AP death toll climbs to seven in farmer Clarence Bethway family fire. Grandma Louise Bethway 80 and granddaughter Mary Lou 13 die from burns at Port Huron General Hospital. Five other children ages 3 to 11 perished earlier. Joe 8 in serious condition. Village of 229 seeks to aid survivors, fund drive led by Patrick McCabe to rent shelter and rebuild home two miles west near southeastern Michigan.
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Mich
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Grandma Louise
Mary Lou
Port Huron General Hospital
Louise Bethway
Joe
Patrick McCabe
Here
Michigan
Storm Moves Over Arizona With Hail Snow and Frost
A statewide storm swept Arizona bringing hail to Chandler and light snow east of town. The Valley saw moderate rain while the Grand Canyon area recorded 13 inches of snow. Forecasts warned of freezing temps with near zero in the north and frost in the Valley tomorrow morning.
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Mine Blast Kills 18 in Soviet Zone Copper Mine
Der Abend reports that 18 workers were killed and three seriously injured in a copper mine explosion in the Soviet Zone last Sunday. The incident involved an American-licensed operation and occurred in Berlin, with authorities confirming fatalities and injuries.
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der Abend
Nazi Helper Is Sentenced For Wartime Treason
Herbert John Burgman, a former United States embassy clerk in Berlin, was sentenced to six to 20 years in prison for wartime treason. Federal Judge Alexander Holtzoff noted Burgman’s age and health in the ruling, stating the jury’s verdict was just. Burgman, 53, was found guilty on November 15 of 13 overt acts linked to Nazi broadcasts during the war.
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Vandenberg Leaves Grand Rapids in Air Force Plane
Senator Arthur Vandenberg Republican Michigan departed from Grand Rapids in an Air Force plane today likely heading for Washington. The foggy morning departure was surrounded by secrecy as he recovers from a lung operation over the past two months.
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Arthur Vandenberg
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Mayor O'Dwyer Weds Elizabeth Simpson in Florida
In Stuart Florida on December 20 AP reports Mayor William O'Dwyer of New York married Elizabeth Sloan Simpson in a simple St Joseph's Church ceremony. The couple then sailed on an eight day yachting honeymoon aboard the Almar II amid a large crowd and skywriting heart.
Legislators Open Wilson Oyster Probe
The Special Legislative Committee on State Operations opened an inquiry into the attempt to oust Jack Wilson as superintendent of the Ford Grant Boys Industrial School in Eastern Arizona. Governor Garvey and lawmakers questioned the board’s edict for Wilson to resign by January 1, 1950, despite confidence in his performance. The reasons for the projected removal remained unclear as the board’s members were summoned to testify.
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Ford Grant Boys’ Industrial School
Wilson
Dan E. Garvey
Arizona
Fort Grant
Noted Figures Comment On War Risks And Asia Policy
Atomic Energy Commissioner Sumner T Pike says culled bombers show calculated military risk was necessary. U S Ambassador at Large Philip C Jessup vows the United States will not abandon China or Asia and the Far East. Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt urges courage to develop water resources and conserve supplies for global leadership.
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San Francisco
United States
Philip C. Jessup
U. S
China
Asia
Far East
Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
Second Cotton Worker Hit By Fusilade
In Casa Grande Arizona Oct 20 a cotton boss trying to pacify a quarrel at the George Anderson Cotton Camp was killed when a fusillade from outside the camp cafe struck Charles Knott about 40 Muskogee Oklahoma behind the left ear. A second worker Roy George Cox 18 Muskogee Okla was shot in the back and stomach as he fled. Deputy Sheriff Bert Kinard arrested Fred Sargent 30 a Negro sub lessee and jailed him. Officials say Sargent fired about seven shots from a .32 automatic though he denies the shooting. Knott had stood to restore peace. The cafe near Casa Grande Eloy line housed seven people. The shooting leads to page 2.
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Charles Knott
Muskogee
Okla
Roy George Cox
Pinal County
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Florence
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Eloy
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Truman Flies Back To Capital
President Truman returned to Washington from a three week Florida vacation. He departed Boca Chica Airport at 8 44 a m for a three to four hour flight. He planned to press his Fair Deal program and campaign for it in the 1950 congressional elections. He appeared tanned, relaxed, and cheerful despite the bay window, which his doctor noted as of minor concern.
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Truman
Washington
Florida
Boca Chica
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Wallace H. Graham
Christmas Charity Appeal for Phoenix Family in Need
A plea from the Phoenix Gazette urges readers to donate sixteen dollars to the Phoenix Community Council for a family of five in dire conditions. The article details three hungry cold children, no windows, no shoes, and a mother unable to work while the father serves a jail term. Funds would cover warm bedding and meals, aiding relief efforts on Christmas.
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