Kefauver report links crime and government in U S
The Kefauver Senate Crime Committee flags a nationwide underworld government and corruption at federal state and local levels based on 500 interviews in New York Chicago Los Angeles and Miami. Tucson indicts three former Pima County officials while Arizona follows up locally urging further action in Phoenix.
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Arizona bill would require adult children to support needy parents
Protecting Parents of William Shakespeare testify in favor of a relatives' responsibility measure in the Arizona House. The bill would base contributions on monthly income and dependents, with a sliding scale like Oregon. It cites past repeals and cites 15 sponsors backing the measure as support for state action.
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Political Almanac covers Arizona government facts
Bill Turnbow's Political Almanac compiles a handy guide with quick answers to common questions about Arizona government. It lists details such as Cochise County sheriff, 1917 state tax rate, mine examiner pay, Apache County Democratic primary votes for Hayden in 1950, Eloy councilmen, the second largest Arizona county, and the superintendent of public instruction's place in governorship succession.
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Milk price rise may push formula costs into wage talks
If milk costs continue to climb, discussions on wage formulas could include the impact of baby formula, signaling potential adjustments for families and employers. The note links rising dairy prices to household budgeting decisions and labor market considerations.
Big Pay Checks In Baseball Stand Still for Morale
Wage freezes do not curb baseball salaries as Bob Lemon signs for over 50000 annually with the Indians while Robert Feller earns the same. Yogi Berra's deal runs to 27500 in Phoenix. DiMaggio tops at 100000. Critics say publicity hurts morale, but the public still cheers. The Babe Ruth era at 80000 a year remains a benchmark.
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Johnson subcommittee damns Lackland crowding policy
The report says Lackland Air Force Base suffered unjust crowding during December and January due to policy makers in Washington prioritizing manpower for the air force. It cites no pneumonia outbreak and criticizes interservice rivalry and unification flaws while highlighting wasted potential and unfairness to the army.
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Editorials Of Current Interest Reprinted From Leading Newspapers
The piece condemns the rise of big time college basketball in major arenas like Madison Square Garden and urges a return to campus gyms to curb racketeering and fix games. It cites cases at LIU CCNY NYU and others, notes referees and coaches accused of impropriety, and calls for vigilance and less box office emphasis.
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Long Island University
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College of the City of New York
New York University
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Clair Bee
Long Island
Coach Bee
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Tucson
Public Opinion Letters Rules for Publication
Instructions specify letters to the editor must be written on one side of the paper and include the writer name and street address with signature, though anonymous publication is allowed on request. Letters exceeding 300 words require unusual interest.
Tax by Weight For Cars Proposed In Gazette Letter
Editor letter argues for a wheel or road tax on cars by weight. Proposes 50 cents per hundred pounds up to 2000 pounds, 75 cents per hundred pounds 2000 to 3000, and one dollar per hundred pounds over 3000. Claims heavy cars harm roads and depreciation unfairness. E. T. Mitchell.
Church Loans To The Editor Of The Gazette
Pastor L Butler Nelson of First Institutional Baptist Church in Arizona laments racial lending bias. He notes a 1905 church with 1,000 members and $105000 in property cannot borrow $10, despite $23000 yearly business with banks. He outlines a four point community project plan for youth recreation, child care, education, and relief for the needy.
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Advancement of Humanity
City Printing Association Audits City Costs Critique
City Printing executives praise coverage of February 27 meeting with City Council. They argue Phoenix already runs a printing operation via a "multi lith" press and other equipment, and that reported city printing costs omit key overheads and depreciation. They contend real margins are slim, about 5 percent, once materials and labor share are accounted for.
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Try And Stop Me: Publisher Stanley Rinehart’s Front-Line Quest
Stanley Rinehart, son of famed WWI correspondent Mary Roberts Rinehart, longed to reach the front lines. After a wary reply from a superior, he received permission to visit his mother, prompting a transfer to more strenuous duty.
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Grand jury notes stir Arizona legislature busily
Sentiment grows for a Maricopa County grand jury as a Burch bill would require a superior court judge or, if needed, the governor to impanel. Horse meat regulation looms. Sen Head tests cooked meat checks after a Phoenix restaurant meal. Herron presses for two senate seats for Pinal. overall senate size faces doubt. Santa Cruz fights liquor import ban while a special election plan stalls. Veterans tax exemptions advance. Carson amendment on water commission status debated. Capitol guide recounts Bob Jones guiding students through the statehouse.
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Burch
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Pinal
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Arizona
Herron
Greenlee
Santa Cruz County
Mexico
Santa Cruz
Hubert Merryweather
Senate Finance and Revenue Committee
Senate Rules Committee
Warner Mattice
Graham
Rules Committee
Merryweather
Neilson Brown
Bulgarian Peasant Describes Life Behind the Iron Curtain
Osman Omer, a Bulgarian refugee, recounts Communist control after Russian entry, quotas, and land seizures. He notes radio restrictions, fear of war rumors, and belief that Britain and the United States would attack Bulgaria. He fled to Turkey seeking safety and reports local impressions of Americans and Britons.
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Greece
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Kyoto conference at Institute of Pacific Relations focuses on Manchuria
At the 1929 Kyoto conference, papers from Chinese Japanese and American experts centered on Manchuria. Notable Japanese participants included Masunosuke Odagiri of Yokohama Specie Bank and Yosuke Matsuoka ex-South Manchuria Railway chief and future foreign minister. The gathering drew funding from the Social Science Research Council and Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, while Russia’s absence was seen as a serious omission.
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Institute of Pacific Relations
Manchuria
Masunosuke Odagiri
Yokohama Specie Bank
International Consortium
Yosuke Matsuoka
South Manchuria
E. C. Carter
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
Field
Joseph Barnes
James T. Shotwell
Institute
Social Science Research Council
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
Royal Institute of International Affairs
London
Council of Foreign Relations
New York
Russia
Secret Relations of the Institute of Pacific Relations in 1928 1929
The article details Merle Davis and C. F. Loomis visiting Moscow in 1928 to explain the Institute’s purpose. A liaison with Soviet Russia was set via the Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, enabling contact with Far Eastern specialists. By 1929 the American council gained influence, raising concerns that Communists controlled the council, a question Swed McCarran would assess.
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C. F. Loomis
Institute of Pacific Relations
Moscow
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Foreign Office
Society For Cultural Relations
Institute
Honolulu
Russia
Swed McCarran Committee
Knowledge That Works Not Just Facts to Carry
The piece argues knowledge is powerful only when usable and applied. It mocks endless degrees and favors practical, adaptable understanding. It urges teaching how to think, live, and cope in pinch moments, even noting value in useful everyday skills like cooking.
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