Phoenix Newspapers Inc historical masthead overview
Established in 1880 the Phoenix publishing house operated weekday evenings in Arizona’s capital. Eugene C. Pulliam served as president at 120 East Van Buren, Phoenix with Ray J. Dyer as publisher. Entered at the post office as second class matter under the 1879 act. five cents per copy or $1 monthly.
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Arizona
Phoenix Newspapers, Inc
Eugene C. Pulliam
East van Buren
Phoenix
Ray J. Dyer
Secrecy Rises in Arizona Government at Fort Grant
Governmental secrecy grows as six charges against Arizona Industrial School for Boys Superintendent Jack Wilson surface but remain in closed files. Critics say public access to state finances and administration is eroding, contrasting with Phoenix City Hall openness under Acting City Manager Ray W. Wilson. Taxpayers demand transparency and accountability.
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Arizona Industrial School For Boys
Fort Grant
Wilson
Bisbee
Ray W. Wilson
Phoenix City Hall
State Auditor’s Office
Off street parking expands in western cities
Western cities push parking garages to ease traffic. Phoenix leases city property for a garage. Fresno plans a 600 car underground garage financed by revenue bonds. Los Angeles, Boston, Denver, Providence also pursue public private parking, with meters or bids for operation. The trend reflects urban car growth and space limits.
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West
Phoenix
Fresno
Calif
American Public Works Association
Los Angeles
Pershing Square
Boston
Boston Commons
Providence
R. I
Arizona Boys Ranch idea gains momentum for youth rehabilitation
Representatives of Arizona civic groups and law enforcement back a plan to establish a ranch like Amarillo and Starr Commonwealth to steer boys from danger. The project, incorporated by Phoenix Rotary Club members, aims to reclaim youths through environment and education, not punishment, with support from citizens.
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Arizona
Arizona Boys Ranch
Phoenix Rotary Club
Amarillo
Starr Commonwealth
Albion
Mich
Arizona Ranch
Beavers Beset Clifton Town Women with Fur Coat Opportunity
The town of Clifton faces a beaver problem offering an enterprising man a chance to supply fur for his wife’s desired coat. Local talk hints at practical fur trade ideas and community nuisance. No official actions or dates are provided.
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Clifton
Arizona View on Water Rights and Colorado River
Opinion from Arizona contrasts with California about Colorado River usage. Tucson relies on wells for municipal and agricultural water, Phoenix on reservoirs and wells, and irrigation depends on multiple dams including Coolidge Roosevelt and Horse Mesa. Arizona argues a share of Colorado River flow should be allocated rather than wasted to the ocean.
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Arizona
California
New York
Tucson
Phoenix
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Horse Mesa
Avells
Colorado
Cali
Editorials Of Current Interest Reprinted From Leading Newspapers
Editorials discuss Arizona California water disputes and allotments. It argues New York’s river proximity and San Diego’s Colorado river reliance illustrate water supply challenges. The piece contrasts efficiency from metering with population and notes river accessibility affects municipal water management.
Public Opinion Letters Guidelines For Publication
Letters to the editor must be written on one side of the paper only and include the writer name and street address with signature, though anonymity is allowed if requested. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
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City of
Denver
How Safe For Children West McDowell Rd Sidewalk Query
A reader asks The Gazette editor about widening West McDowell Rd from 35th Ave onward and whether a sidewalk will be built for Isaac School children. She notes narrow road, hurried drivers, lettuce truck traffic, and asks how safety for children will be preserved.
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West McDowell Rd
35Th Ave
Isaac School
Tolleson
Litchfield
McDowell
D. Hays
Policy On Saar Lacks Principle
In defense of detaching the Saar from Germany French officials claim formal U S Britain sanction at Moscow 1947. The piece argues the move imitates colonial policy, questions American support, and condemns disintegration of Western civilization while urging adherence to principle over force.
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Saar
Germany
United States
Britain
Moscow
France
Europe
Indonesia
Russia
Tito
Aleksander W. Rudzinski
U. N
Poland
National Press Association
Acheson
Soviet Union
United Kingdom
Arizona's 1950 races set for fusion labor drive
The Capitol notes a planned fusion of labor and old age pension groups in Arizona for the 1950 primary and general elections. The bloc could reach 65 000 to 85 000 supporters, pushing for $75 monthly old age aid, anti Right to Work repeal, and allied candidates. Antilabor forces brace for a decisive year in state politics.
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Arizona
Knight Endorses Knight on Liberalism and Paternalism
The text cites Dartmouth economics professor Bruce W. Knight describing liberalism as a false form masked by state paternalism. It claims neo liberalism requires sacrificing liberties for questionable security, warning that liberals and neo liberals confuse historic meanings.
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Bruce W. Knight
Dartmouth
The Welfare State Debate and Neo Liberalism Critics
By George E. Sokolsky critiques neo liberals at an American college who defend the Welfare State with fine phrases. The piece argues the term masks socialism and questions cost and fairness while noting the dealer’s redistribution to voters and the professor’s sharp critique.
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Norman Thomas
Top Men Tried To Halt National Crime Probe
Washington one year into a nationwide probe of gambling networks sees two top officials attempt to block the inquiry. The report ties figures like Joe Sica to California narcotics routes and Fresno corruption, detailing police ties, prostitution rents, and political leverage as the probe gains traction with indictments and expanded connections.
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Washington
Jan
Justice Department
Max Goldschien
Drew O'Keefe
U.S. A
U. S. Treasury
California
Joe Sica
Sica
New Jersey
Costello
Willie Moretti
Moretti
Frankie Costello
General Vaughan
Bill Helis
Golden Greek
Vaughan
Truman
John Maragon
Phil Kastel
Mickey Cohen
Southern California
Mickey
Sunset Boulevard
Gene Biscaluz
Los Angeles
Joe
Joe Cannon
Fresno
Alex Berry
Cannon
Central Valley
Pine Lake Lodge
Plantation Club
Ray T. Wallace
Dare Imagine Have Faith in Our Hidden Powers
Today's Talk celebrates inner resources sparked by daring imagination and steadfast faith. It highlights Harriman and McAdoo triumphs, the Seattle, Hudson River, and western dam feats, and Hugh Joseph Ferry's rise at Packard. The piece urges a schools motto: Dare Imagine Have Faith to inspire future generations.
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Harriman
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Hudson River
McAdoo
Hugh Joseph Ferry
Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit News
Packard
Western Hemisphere
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