KTAR marks 29 years of Arizona broadcasting heritage
KTAR completes 29 years of continuous radio service on June 21, noting its pioneering role as Arizona’s first licensed station and first 500 1000 and 5000 watt outlet. From KFAD to KTAR, the station grew from a small Madison and South Central studio to a 400 foot Thomas Street transmitter, with longtime staff like Anderson and Lewis marking over two decades of association. The piece highlights early live talent, network affiliation, current staff milestones, and community events including the Fox League-First Federal Ranger picnic with 3,000 attendees.
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MacArthur Acheson Clash At Long Range Clash
Washington June 9 AP Gen Douglas MacArthur and Secretary of State Acheson clashed over Far Eastern policies. MacArthur denounced any implication of favoring a coalition of Communists and Nationalists in China. Acheson defended Marshall era efforts and questioned a MacArthur aide claim about U S troop withdrawals from Korea last winter.
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Farmers Plan Fight To Keep Mexican Labor
Imperial Valley farmers threaten legal action to block removal of Mexican contract workers amid AFL Union strike. Secretary of Labor Tobin ordered Mexicans off farms with strike activity. union claims effect on Valley harvests and wages. About 5,000 contract workers, a third of the labor force, face displacement while disputes over pay and the status of wetback workers continue.
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Phoenix Little Theater schedules tryouts for Blind Alley
Tryouts for Phoenix Little Theater production Blind Alley directed by Ed Hertzog run from 3 to 6 PM tomorrow and 8 to 10 PM Monday. Roles include seven men and four women aged 22 to 50, plus a boy role for age 7 or younger with auditions 1 to 3 PM tomorrow and 8 to 10 PM Monday.
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Governor Howard Pyle to Speak at Redlands Commencement
Redlands University in California will host Governor Howard Pyle tomorrow for the commencement ceremony. The governor is slated to deliver the address and receive an honorary doctorate from the college.
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Gracie Allen Report on Hangovers and Work Hours
A columnist quips about doctors claiming U S workers are healthier than a decade ago yet hangovers cost a billion man-hours yearly. The piece jests on cures like penicillin and shares a humorous family anecdote about Uncle Harvey’s long battle with illness and fatigue.
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Edith Lord resigns Arizona Health Post to lead NY mental health program
Dr. Edith Lord, supervisor of mental health at the Arizona State Department of Health, resigns effective Sept 1 to take charge of Veterans Administration doctoral candidates in clinical psychology at New York and Columbia. She cites expanding work with neuropsychiatric hospitals in greater New York. She criticizes Arizona for slow mental health progress and urges early treatment to avoid later hospitalization. She notes VA efforts to fund mental health initiatives and acknowledges the need for legislative funding despite long term savings.
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Stars Forecast A Lively Day Of Social Craft And Contacts
The outlook highlights a lively day with social energy and hospitality, urging channeling enthusiasm into practical progress. Contacts with superiors and influential figures may prove profitable, with birthdays to a year of constructive effort and lasting friendships. A child born now is energetic, ambitious, sociable, generous, and likely to earn recognition through constructive work.
Phoenix Opera Group Shines In Die Fledermaus Return
Phoenix Opera Association earns praise for its fourth production Die Fledermaus at Encanto Park Band Shell. Don Springer as Eisenstein, Barbara Yablaon as a maid, and Betty Horne as Rosalinda receive standout notices. conductors, dancers, and costumes cited for high quality. Evening performance drew strong audience appreciation with a repeat showing planned.
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Mona Freeman Birthday Profile Highlights Early Film Career
Mona Freeman born June 9, 1926 in Baltimore as Monica Elizabeth Freeman is profiled. The diminutive blond actress appeared as a teen in Isn't It Romantic and Dear Wife, had early breaks in Dear Ruth and The Heiress, and later modeled at 14 drawing attention from Howard Hughes.
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