It's A Long Way To Peace In Korea Armistice talks loom as Korea and world await endgame
Armistice talks in Korea appear likely with a cease fire and possible lines holding or buffer zone. Leaders aim for a permanent peace, while Nineteen nations including UN members and Chinese volunteers shape the settlement. Stalin may push for a settlement that reverses his Pravda stance.
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Korea
U. N
Peng Teh-huai
Peng
Marshall
Pravda
United Nations
United States
Britain
China
Stalin
Stop This Racket Endangering Soldiers at Luke Field
The piece criticizes professional gamblers exploiting airmen from Luke Field in a protracted one night event promising a girlie show. It notes illegal liquor sales and gambling devices, a near riot, and arrests. It urges county and state authorities to shield service personnel from vice and illegal alcohol, urging prosecution of promoters.
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Luke Field
Bilked
Arizona Federation of State Societies
Lake Field
Oatis Confession Sparks U S Press-Drewn Reaction
The editorials defend Bill Oatis as a symbol of press freedom while condemning the Czechoslovak trial and espionage charges. They urge the United States to retaliate against communist nations by restricting trade and banning their nationals, aiming to protect journalists abroad and press rights worldwide.
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Secret Police
Bill Oatis
Associated Press
United States
Oatis
American Press Association
Prague
America
Free World
Czechoslovakia
Angus Ward
China
Robert Vogeler
Hungary
Toothpaste kills liquor odors on breath prompts dilemma
A toothpaste that neutralizes liquor odors on the breath raises a practical question about where to brush between a cocktail bar and home. The suggestion highlights a common social challenge, blending novelty with everyday etiquette and personal care needs.
Budgeting the Rising Federal Payroll in 1951 Trends
In 1951 the non defense federal payroll stood at 1 250 000 workers, up from 800 000 in 1951 and 1 135 000 in 1945. Budget officials expect the total payroll to top 3 million a year from now, meaning one in twenty workers would be employed by the federal government. The piece argues defense needs cannot fully justify growing payroll costs or higher taxes.
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Defense
Military
Defense Agency
Justifica
Pie diplomacy quoted as peace tool in Cold War debate
An Iowa clubwoman promotes a housewife with apple pie touring U N corridors as antidote to communism while critics abroad weigh in with humorous appraisals. The piece riffs on national stereotypes and the idea of pie outshining propaganda in shaping opinion during tense East West exchanges.
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FDR
Moscow
Iowa
U.N
Paris
Malik
Americana
Wall Street
Ganymede
Gromyko
Vishinsky
Uncle Joe
Public Opinion Letters Rules for Publication
Public Opinion letters must be written on one paper side only with writer’s name and street address, signed. anonymous publication allowed on request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
Civic Orchestra Idea Aims to Honor Henry Aylmer
Mrs Hertha Seyfritz writes to The Gazette praising the June 30 item about locals forming a civic orchestra inspired by Henry Aylmer. She notes Aylmer’s aging but influential role, his Phoenix visit, and urges that future concerts include annual Henry Aylmer performances to acknowledge his contributions.
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Henry Aylmer
Aylmer
Phoenix
Mr. Aylmer
Hertha Seyfritz
Speed trap complaint near Glendale sparks protest
A reader from Phoenix area describes being stopped near Glendale and fined for an alleged 55 mph after claiming to drive 25 mph. The writer argues the policy is unfair and calls on automobile clubs and chambers of commerce to push for reform, citing a prior regional success in the East.
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Glendale
Phoenix
Automobile Club
Chambers of Commerce
East
Red Diplomacy Wins In Korea
A year of fighting in Korea ends with a Soviet peace proposal amid U N debate. Jacob Malik, Soviet deputy, hints at diplomacy while U S casualties top 100000. The piece critiques American policy, urging a return to a neutral stance and warns against being a world policeman.
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Korea
United States
Jacob Malik
U.N
Trygve Lie
Atlantic
Ecuador
U. S
Rhee
Republicans back Goldwater for U.S. Senate in Arizona
The Arizona Republican Party official Randolph Evjen of Florence endorses Barry Goldwater for U.S. Senate, arguing Goldwater can beat Ernest McFarland as influence on President Truman wanes. Evjen previously backed Gov. Pyle for vice president. The item notes Goldwater says he plans to seek re election to Phoenix City Council next fall.
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Randolph M. J. Evjen
Florence
Republican State Central Committee
Barry Goldwater
Phoenix
U.S
Evjen
Howard Pyle
Republican
GOP
Goldwater
Ernest W. McFarland
McFarland
Truman
Council
Racing Commission
Arizona Senate
Pyle
Arizona Racing Commission
I. G
Pete” Beall
John Thompson
Prescott
Thompson
Senate
Beall
Democratic Party
Blythe
Yuma County
Ira Gabrielson
Guy Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Arizona Fish and Game Department
Lallah Ruth
State Laboratory
Statehouse
House
Sidelights On History For Independence Day
Philadelphia July 3 Tomorrow the nation and this city celebrate the 175th signing of the Declaration of Independence. Facts about the cornerstone of liberty recall that the liberty bell rang July 8 when the declaration was read. Founders included John Hancock and Roger Sherman with diverse professions. Boston tea party ties and stamp act taxation are discussed in a compact historical view.
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Independence Square
Continental Congress
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
New York
South Carolina
Boston
Congress
France
Ben Franklin
England
John Adams
New England
Adams
Robert Livingston
Livingston
Frankelin
Edward Rutledge
John Hancock
Roger Sherman
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Charles
Carroll
John Witherspoon
Scotland
John Hart
Jersey
George Walton
Georgia
William Williams
Connecticut Safety Council
Williams
Foundations of liberty and the immigrant quest for freedom
This piece reflects on America’s origins rooted in liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It traces diverse immigrant backgrounds from England to Poland and notes the pre Revolutionary quest for religious, social, and political freedom. It recalls the 56 signers of the Declaration seeking separation and the limits of mere political separation.
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Scotland
Ireland
France
Germany
Sweden
Holland
Spain
Portugal
Poland
North American
Europe
Sokolsky on Declaration and national faith
By George E Sokolsky argues natural law justifies the creation of a new state and its affirmation not protest. He cites the Declaration of Independence and warns national decay stems from waning spiritual motivation, asserting tradition rests on the document’s opening ideals.
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England
The Giver and the Spirit of Giving
A Staten Island hospital tale tells how a British seaman and ex boxer shared his cornea with a blind roommate, enabling sight. The piece recalls George F. Baker’s philanthropy at Dartmouth, his endowment mindset, and the joy of giving beyond material wealth.
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Staten Island
New York
Baker
Dartmouth College
George F. Baker
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