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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
8
The fragmentary OCR from The Phoenix Gazette hints at an early era issue published by a press group. It references newspaper production and archival labeling without clear events, dates, or named individuals, leaving only a vague note on publication history.
Acting City Manager Wilson asked Dr. James P. Ward to conduct a full survey of Phoenix Health Department. The piece advocates public health reforms including clearer milk standards, regular dairy inspections, improved restaurant oversight, and hire of more public health nurses. It notes potential federal funding once improved and envisions better sanitary controls near homes.
Consumers win a small triumph as Congress repeals the federal tax on oleomargarine effective July 1. Dairy states still ban colored oleo in sixteen, while three others tax it. the reform also removes a quarter cent tax on uncolored oleo and various licensing fees. Restaurants must show customers oleo is served and use triangular pots. The repeal is framed as a Democratic victory with dairy interests urged to accept change. Wealthier buyers may stick with butter.
A House bill would grant war veterans a 25 dollar income tax exemption for every six months of honorable service. The piece echoes President Truman's budget stance that further bonuses are unjustified. The argument frames veterans as citizens whose interests align with national welfare and warns that broad favors could threaten economic stability.
A Los Angeles proverb suggests a 19 month hiccup could end if the person endures until tax return time. The remark links a good scare with curing the persistent ailment, reflecting local humor about delayed remedies.
An opinion piece warns that divergent U S and British recognition of Peiping could split the Western alliance and empower the Soviet bloc. It argues Britain acted with Churchill and Conservative support, stresses no recrimination, and urges continued joint action against Communist domination while awaiting Peiping’s adherence to international law.
The piece argues against wartime excise tax repeal amid a large fiscal deficit. It notes defendress costs, suggests some excises are unfair or poorly administered, and proposes dropping a few while readjusting others to maintain revenue. It highlights disparities like taxes on vegetable oils, sugar, margarine, energy, matches, and appliances.
Letters must be written on one side of the paper with writer's name and street address and signature, furnished but can be published anonymously on request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
The Phoenix Community Council executive notes the second year success of the Adopt a Family Fund and thanks The Gazette for co operation. Special appreciation goes to Lucy Krug and Esther Clark for their diligent work. The council acknowledges occasional mistakes but lauds the program’s good in aiding those in need and hopes to continue next year. Mildred M Gillespie executive secretary.
A playful satire by Henry McLemore predicts Senator Sheridan Downey of California will champion a seven and a half cent coin. The piece mocks national concerns while praising Downey for proposing the antiquated coin idea and imagines the national reaction and absurd prices.
Fred Russell recalls Connie Mack yanking George Earnshaw after Lou Gehrig blasted two of his pitches for home runs. Mack urges Earnshaw to adjust. Gehrig follows with a line drive homer to center on the first pitch. Earnshaw jokes about changing direction. In London, Castleton labels his own packages at Waterloo and complains after they are stolen.
A dispute over the Democratic State Central Committee chairmanship plan for 1950 triggers sharp editorial attacks in the Maricopa Democrat. Critics warn the reorganization could purge Democrats and empower Republicans, while Langmade and supporters argue for centralized governor power to streamline state operations.
Washington must confront gambling rackets stretching from Los Angeles to Kansas City and Fresno. The investigation targets Costelloism and payoffs that corrupt law enforcement, with grand juries probing gangsters like Binaggio and Costello as alliances influence politicians. In Kansas City and Louisiana, political money steers offices, while Fresno shows pressure to place gambling figures in police ranks and the need for cleaner enforcement.
Dr. Hermann Sander faces potential court action over administering an air injection to Abbie Borreto, a fatal dose by artery. The issue hinges on whether private judgment can end a life for compassion, with possible appeals to higher courts. The author notes advances in cancer cures and diabetes treatment changing medical outcomes.
A discussion on medical advances extending life and the ethics of ending it. It argues that in a free society no single individual should determine another's death, comparing it to driving rules and societal order, and questions who may decide incurable death.
The speaker praises observation as a guiding skill for authors from Dickens to Gissing and O O McIntyre. He argues writers draw from real encounters, noting that naturalists and reporters turn everyday scenes into lasting works. He recalls seeing pine cones on a southern estate and emphasizes continual seeing as essential.
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