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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
9
The Phoenix Gazette, established in 1880, is a weekday evening publication in Arizona's capital. It operates under Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. with Eugene C. Pulliam as president and Simon Casady as publisher, headquartered at 120 East Van Buren, Phoenix.
An Arizona Chamber of Commerce committee warns federal aid to declare Phoenix a critical defense area would harm industry and tourism. It cites 6000+ unemployed, housing surplus, and future factory demand, arguing Washington planners should deem Phoenix one of the least critical areas in the nation.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder pressed the Senate Finance Committee for an additional 3 billion in taxes beyond the 7 billion in the house bill to fund defense without resorting to deficit financing. He urged higher income and excise taxes, criticizing wasteful non-defense spending and urging wartime austerity to avoid burdening taxpayers. The Senate is expected to demand a purge of non-defense fat before approving such taxes.
The piece criticizes British attitudes toward Korea and Munich era appeasement. It cites the Manchester Guardian praising a vague cease fire and argues such a pause would aid Russia and Peiping, delaying a lasting peace while China’s forces regroup. It warns China must be pressured toward a real settlement rather than a temporary halt.
Broadway legend David Warfield died in New York at age 84 this week. The celebrated actor, famed for Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, shunned Hollywood and refused film work, leaving future generations to imagine his on screen presence. His views on television remained unrevealed though perhaps unprintable in a family paper.
A former RFC member reportedly worked for a borrowing company, illustrating his ability to balance finances and secure steady income. The revelation highlights ongoing concerns about post service employment and connections between veteran figures and lending firms.
Former Secretary Harold L. Ickes testified before a senate subcommittee on government ethics, praising the Douglas panel for studying an entire code of ethics. He challenged General MacArthur and Senator McCarthy, arguing that ethical standards must continually be reassessed. progress in elections suggests improving public conduct.
An editorial notes that members of Congress are not as principled as they should be and contrasts present standards with the past. It cites the Douglas committee as providing the needed "jogging" to address concerns about corporate influence and public accountability.
American Airlines led a growth in daylight DC-6 air coach routes and added a coast to coast alternative. Since 1949 coach flying has brought $43 million in 1950 revenue, while first class revenue rose to $347 million. The Civil Aeronautics Board still treats coach service as a temporary experiment to test if it creates new markets or diverts full fare business.
The notice states letters must be written on one side of the paper with writer name and street address, signed, but anonymity possible on request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words, guiding submission and publication practices.
A letter to the editor urges a grand jury to probe Westbrook Pegler’s national political exposure and local government misconduct. It highlights past Maricopa County deals, county car use on long trips, shopping with state cars, and a broad critique of public payroll abuses and political corruption.
Washington reports President Truman reacts with caution to Malik's proposal while defense and diplomatic circles treat the Korean cease fire as serious. NSC goals favor non Communist Korea with a cease fire near the 38th parallel amid semaphoric diplomacy. Kremlin zig zag policy raises concern of possible Korean entanglement and risk of broader war.
A humorous reminiscence recalls Soviet and American negotiators trading barbs amid Cold War tension. An American adviser jokes about loan conditions, contrasting underground resources with a surface Soviet government, implying a deal tied to revealing assets.
The legislature weighs a broad review of executive and judicial salaries with a draft bill to equalize pay but leaves amounts blank. Rumors peg the governor’s pay rising to 15 000 or 20 000 and justices to 12 000, while a separate proposal would fund nationwide ads against California’s project. Legislative debates cover the liquor department leadership, barber board pay, and potential 1953 house speakership. A fall special session on groundwater control is also anticipated pending court rulings.
Vermont Senator George Aiken rebukes Senator Byrd amid a budget skirmish over child welfare programs and maternal health funding. He questions the value of cash in social welfare, contrasting with an $80 million ship and looming federal gifts. The column surveys related Senate actions and executive-branch dynamics.
An analysis argues that Soviet Russia uses a peacemaking claim while expanding its military and shaping Korea via a Stockholm peace appeal. It contends North Korea remains under Soviet China, with China seeking UN recognition, Formosa control, a seat on the UN Security Council, and influence over Asia while limiting U.S. role.
By George E. Sokolsky argues that a Soviet peace offer would impose total U S defeat in Korea and elevate Communism to shape Japan the Philippines and Asia. He credits Acheson and Truman for resisting Malik's ceasefire and questions why Moscow proposed peace and why Soviet China did not lead.
The text extols valuing well made work from ancient times, citing Ruskin on beauty, durability, and long life. It argues that quality, even when costly up front, yields pride of ownership and longevity, with simple construction often lasting longer than complex, cheap items across clothes, footwear, pens, cars, and furniture.
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