Australian High Court Nullifies Communist Ban
The Australian high court ruled the 1950 law outlawing the Communist Party invalid by a 6 to 1 vote. Prime Minister Menzies faced a blow as unions had challenged the act, with raids followed by injunctions and a potential appeal to the Privy Council in London.
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Melbourne
High Court
Communist Party
John Latham
Robert Gordon Menzies
Labor Party
Menzies
Privy Council
High Crown
London
Red
Langham Drops Plan To Expand Arizona House Size
Speaker Raymond G. Langham shelved a bill to increase Arizona House membership, after an amendment sought to raise the Senate from 19 to 28 was added. He postponed action indefinitely, citing Senate-House tensions. The 1953 House will stay at 80 seats, with Maricopa County gaining six, Pinal and Pima one each. current total is 72.
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Arizona House of Representatives
Raymond G. Langham
Robert Hodge
Yuma
State Senate
Senate
House
Maricopa County
Pinal
Pima
Bad Weather Grips Broad Area Of U S
The weekend weather looked bleak across much of the United States. Montana posted sub-zero readings, Cut Bank dropped to 23 below, and snow fell in western Washington and parts of Oregon. Freeze, sleet, and snow affected southern Iowa, northern Missouri, and eastern Nebraska with rain in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, northern Texas, and Kansas.
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Associated Press
Gulf Coast
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Mercury
Washington
Oregon
Rockies
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
North Central
Arkansas
Tennessee
Texas
Kansas
Foresters Meet At Grand Canyon
About 30 foresters from the Southwest gathered at Grand Canyon for the annual spring meeting of the Southwest section, Society of American Foresters. Sessions continue through tomorrow noon with a panel on forestry in the present national emergency moderated by Kenneth O. Wilson of Coconino National Forest. Delegates will attend a dinner and dance tonight.
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Grand Canyon
Southwest
Society of American Foresters
Kenneth O. Wilson
Coconino National Forest
Freight Train Kills Apache Woman Near San Carlos
A 23 year old Apache woman Louise Dosela Davis was killed instantly when struck by a Southern Pacific freight train three miles south of San Carlos after stepping onto tracks from behind a parked car. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Peridot.
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Globe
Southern Pacific
San Carlos
Louise Dosela Davis
Peridot
Queuille Becomes French Premier
Paris March 10 Henri Queuille a middle road troubleshooter was confirmed as premier by parliament ending a nine day cabinet crisis He is 66 year old retired country doctor and won 332 votes in the national assembly against a 311 vote threshold
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Paris
Henri Queuille
France
Queuille
National Assembly
Cabinet Members Reject Censorship
Washington March 10 AP two cabinet members oppose compulsory newspaper censorship in the current emergency Attorney General McGrath warns against any curtailment of press freedom Secretary Sawyer urges a voluntary security code among publishers to prevent defense information from reaching enemies He notes the conflict between press desire for coverage and Washingtons secrecy needs advising restraint in disclosing information to the public.
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Washington
Truman
Boston
McGrath
Commerce Sawyer
Sawyer
Ohio Newspaper Association
Columbus
Boston Press Club
Birthday Party Planned By Coolidge Girl Scouts
In Coolidge on March 19 the 39th anniversary of the Girl Scouts will be celebrated with a Father Daughters banquet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars clubhouse at 6 30 p.m. Foster fathers will attend for daughters without a father or sharing one. Joan Appleman will preside with Jo Ann Newtown and Mary Lois Barnett assisting. Local organizer Mrs Charles H Reed leads the Coolidge Girl Scouts. Place and dates for Pinal county elementary schools athletic events have been set by the Pinal County Athletic Association including a softball tournament on April 14 in Florence and a track meet on April 25 in Casa Grande with the Coolidge Boree's Corner and Kenilworth elementary schools competing in Coolidge on April 17.
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Coolidge
Girl Scouts
United States
Coolidge Girl Scouts
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Joan Appleman
Jo Ann Newtown
Mary Lois Barnett
Charles H. Reed
Pinal County
Pinal County Athletic Association
Florence
Casa Grande
Boree’s Corner
Kenilworth
Safford Area School Art Show and Local Events
Safford Graham County PTA to exhibit art by Safford Thatcher and Central students at the Armory from 9 am to 8 pm for three days. Gilbert and Sullivan Mikado set for May 9 and 10 at Eastern Arizona Junior College. Safford Homemakers discuss health, St. Rose adds Masses, and a high school concert features Shrine of Ages. Graham County PMA foresees no cotton expansion due to water shortages. irrigation pumps run at limit. Miss Lena Mortensen enlists in the Navy, training at Great Lakes after rural schooling and nursing background.
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Safford
Thatcher
Graham County Council of
Parent-Teacher Associations
Safford Armory
PTA
Gilbert and Sullivan
Eastern Arizona Junior College
Lew J. Lewis
Jorth Richardson
Kay Ferrin
David Meeker
Fred Hoopes
Leo Mortenson
Evelyn Mattice
Sue Morris
Velda Carter
Verona Barney
Carol Green
Donald Jones
Lucy Meeker
Graham County
J. David Lee
PMA
Vance Marshall
Lena Mortensen
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Arabs Strike In Protest
In Tunis on March 10 Arab stores and cafes closed and postal service slowed for 24 hours as Tunisian Nationalists protest French policy in Morocco. Rail and bus transportation remained normal with no violence reported.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Morocco
Tito Pledges To Fight Aggression By Russia
Belgrade March 10 Premier Marshal Tito and top aides vow Yugoslavia will resist Soviet inspired pressure and aggression as it did past enemies. He welcomed international partisans from Norway Italy France Spain Trieste and Austria at a rally. Gen Peko Dapcevic warned of threats from Cominform neighbors and compared possible Soviet actions to selling Kremlin. The white paper accusing Russia of military pressure was released ahead of UN briefing.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Tito
Norway
Italy
France
Spain
Trieste
Austria
Peko Dapcevic
Stalin
Kremlin
Rival Unions Unite in Threat of Industry Strike
In Chicago on March 10, the CIO United Packing House Workers and the AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters formed a 10 member Unity Committee to coordinate joint labor efforts and pursue organic unity. They warned of an industry-wide strike if the government does not approve a 9 cent hourly wage raise negotiated with meat packers.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations Meat Packing Unions
CIO United Packing House Workers
AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Unity Committee
Wage Stabilization Board
Arizona Dog Show Concludes With Top Breed Honors
User of Phoenix named best Arizona bred dog. Anne Cliffs Gay Frolic won best brood bitch and offspring. Clara Herwig’s Adam’s Gallant Boy named best stud dog and get. Betty Ann Line Glendale tops 6-10 junior showmanship. Diana Thomas Phoenix wins 11-15. Tonight features multiple breed classes and trained collies. Tomorrow opens at 10 a.m. with dachshunds to greyhounds and more groups, including junior showmanship and best dog in show. Yesterday’s specialty shows sponsored by Cocker Spaniel Club of Arizona and Phoenix Field and Obedience Club.
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User
Phoenix
Anne Cliff
Adam
Gallant Boy
Clara Herwig
Betty Ann Line
Glendale
Diana Thomas
Doberman Pinschers
Cocker Spaniel Club of
Arizona
Phoenix Field and Obedience Club
Minnesota Law Requires Town Names on All Railroad Stations
Minnesota statutes dictate all railroad stations within the state must display the town name, if applicable, on signage and official markings to identify location clearly and aid travelers.
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Minnesota
State
Ithe Town
Children's Home Elects Tucson President and Officers
Mrs. George D. Clark of Tucson was elected president of the Arizona Children's Home, succeeding Mrs. William G. Hall of Tucson. Sidney Collins is first vice-president, Frank Drachman second, Walter Roediger third, and Sam Seaney treasurer with Estella Crosson as secretary. Tucson was named an honorary board member for 25 years of service.
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Tucson
George D. Clark
The
Arizona Children’s Home
William G. Hall
Sidney Collins
Frank Drachman
Walter Roediger
Sam Seaney
Estella Crosson
4 H Club Fair Is Scheduled At Kenilworth
Kenilworth March 10 Kenilworth School east of Coolidge will host the annual Pinal County 4 H Club Fair April 6 and 7 with Bob Bevers Casa Grande in charge. The fair includes the Pinal County Flower Show by the Kenilworth Homemakers Club and a Mexican dinner by the PTA. Champion spellers Elisabeth Mitchell Frank Canez and Shelby Jean Butts eighth graders will represent Kenilworth at the Pinal County spelling bee at Coolidge High auditorium.
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Kenilworth School
Coolidge High School
Elisabeth Mitchell
Frank Canez
Shelby Jean Butts
John Lynch
Anice Busby
Tempe Woman Nillie Laird Dies at 64
Mrs Nillie Cummins Laird 64 died at her Tempe home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at First Baptist Church with burial at Double Butte Cemetery. She was a Tempe resident since early childhood, past chief of Tempe Pythian Sisters, survived by husband William E a daughter Minnie Raymond a brother James Cummins and two grandchildren all of Tempe.
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Tempe
Nillie Cummins Laird
Max Williams
John V. Speering
First Baptist Church
Double Butte
Laird
Illinois
Phoenix
Husick Funeral Planned In East Mesa
Funeral services and burial for Mrs Sophie M Husick 58 a Mesa resident for three years who died Thursday will be at Uniontown Pennsylvania Survivors include her husband Martin four sons Martin Jr John Joseph all of Baltimore Louis of Mesa and two daughters Mrs Mary Garrett Tennessee and Anna Husick Baltimore Funeral plans reflect local newspaper obituary style with firm details of place date and survivors.
Guarding Unknown Soldier's Tomb: Most Unusual Army Job
Fifteen men at Fort Myer Va guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. They keep a 24 hour vigil in all weather except rain or sleet when one man seeks shelter. Morelli leads the guard and also bears wreaths for dignitaries. Night life includes encounters with wildlife, and guards describe the role as an honor.
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Washington
Fort Myer
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac River
Casper J. Morelli
Olyphant
Morelli
Edward Barwick
Brooklyn
Barwick
Arlington
Pfe
Joseph R. Donato
Philadelphia
Donato
Donald Robert Wagner
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Shrine of Ages
Flagstaff
Safford High School
Ford High School
Gila
Robert L. Smith
Middleburg
Jimmy Wilson
Walter Reed Hospital
Smith
Wilson
North Korea
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Wis
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Russia
United Nations
Trygve Lie
Europe
Greyhound
Children's Home
Kenilworth Parent-Teacher Association
Nillie Laird
Husick
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Arthur Edson
Ort
Second Ave
West van Buren
Victor
Tahoe
New Haven
E. Indian School Rd
W. van Buren
North 7Th Street
Don Frederickson
Jim Kelly
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