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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1949
Page
2
Washington officials say the newly signed Farm Law could lift butter prices within two months as it expands price supports and gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad discretion on 1950 levels for pork, butter, milk and eggs. A special provision may push prices higher before year end while eggs may stay cheaper next year.
Arnold Larson, 35, a former La Crosse car salesman, faced arraignment on a murder charge after his ex-wife Nola Larson testified he confessed to killing Dr. James McLoone, 49, near La Crosse. McLoone’s body with multiple gunshot wounds was found Nov 15, 1947. Larson’s alleged motive linked to the couple’s late son Jimmy who died Feb 16, 1944. Larson was arrested Oct 1 and the testimony occurred in a preliminary exam before County Judge Roy V. Ahlstrom. her testimony faced objections from Larson’s attorney.
New York November 1 AP Advertisers reported Newspaper advertising in 52 cities totaled 197,857,675 lines for September a gain of three tenths of 1 percent from a year earlier Media Records Inc said today For the year to date the total is 1,671,258,898 lines 2.6 percent ahead of the 1948 total
San Francisco police hunted two holdup men who opened fire during a robbery at Nu-Well Laundry. One suspect, 18-year-old Robert Moreland, was captured after the gunfight and identified by Tsutomu Nakamitsu as one of the robbers who escaped with about 45 dollars in change. Two police officers exchanged bullets with the suspects but no injuries were reported.
A 24 hour search used horses and bloodhounds to recapture six fugitives among 107 first offenders held in three barracks at a former prisoner of war camp north of Florence. The escape involved scaling a ten foot fence and splitting into two groups toward Queen Creek and Florence Junction. Risner and Thomas, jailed for burglary in Graham County, were found asleep in the desert. Robertson, serving four to five years for forgery in Maricopa County, was also among the escapees.
Salt Lake City Nov 1 leaders of the National Reclamation Association debated changes to federal water and power law. Dowd urged cautious liberalization while Stone defended existing flood control equity and opposed treating generation costs as a West subsidy. Upper Colorado River Basin groups approved a $1 billion plan for nine reservoirs and 1.7 million kilowatts.
The 1949 Halloween saw widespread vandalism including a heavy cast iron obstruction on a Grand Canal bridge, damage from a motorist crash, and disruptions at Miller's Pharmacy. Police logged broken windows, defaced property, a fire started by a paper bag, dumped trash, damaged tires, and multiple street incidents across North Central and surrounding streets.
The Arizona educators convention unfolds across PUHS and Phoenix venues with dozens of associations meeting in rooms at PUHS Phoenix College and nearby hotels. Officials including W S Nay H B Gray and Florence Emery preside speakers from Stanford and Portland address administrators and teachers. A full schedule features luncheons banquets concerts and sessions on administration curriculum and public relations.
Election coverage outlines radio appearances by Charter and majority bloc tickets with times on KOOL KRUX KTAR and planned roundtable on KTAR. Rosenzweig attacks Deppe and Scheumach, defends civil service, districting debate, and council candidates. Included are amendments on emergency measures tax exemptions health officer civil service and magistrate appointment. Also notes long life spans for several species.
Miss America Jacque Mercer of Litchfield Park Arizona will be honored in Washington with a luncheon in the Senate dining room hosted by the Arizona congressional delegation. Representatives John R. Murdock and Harold A. Patten are expected to attend. She will hold a news conference and tour the city including the White House and Justice Department.
Santa Fe's California Limited, westbound from Chicago, collided with a concrete mixer truck at a Pasadena crossing, narrowly missing severe damage. Driver Frank Bates escaped serious injury. engineer Elmer Carter unhurt. Two of 17 train derailment victims remain hospitalized. officials cite a faulty switch. A brush fire near the oil-soaked right of way delayed salvage before temporary track work began.
A bill to provide automobiles to about 15,000 seriously disabled veterans is dead after President Truman vetoed it by pocket. He called it unsound public policy and warned it could start gifts of cars to all disabled veterans. The measure would have funded $1,600 cars for WWI or WWII veterans with limb loss or severe vision problems, and cost about $25 million.
Paris reports that France has secured a five year loan totaling 75 million dollars from two New York banks, Chase National Bank and Guaranty Trust Company, arranged by the Finance Ministry.
Tucson for 1949 traffic toll rises to 208 with the death of 6 year old Charles Clifford, son of Mr and Mrs George Marantz of 1410 East Helen Street. He ran from in front of a parked car into the path of a car driven by David C O'Meara 20 of Tucson. He died on arrival at St Mary's Hospital.
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