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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
6
A 32nd anniversary reflection on Bolshevism argues the Red regime has expanded across one third of the globe and aims for world domination. It cites Soviet-inspired takeovers, such as Czechoslovakia, and warns the United Nations veto enables Russia to block a world police and atomic energy control.
Attendees of the Phoenix High School dedication last night praised the city’s educational expansion. The fourteenth in the district, the new building surrounds a quad with five foot eaves and colorful rooms signaling modern design. The school aims to involve parents in student issues, with ballots already opposing teenage sororities and fraternities and seeking activity programs reflecting social needs.
The Camelback Mountain Resort Association and the Desert Sun Ranches Association at Wickenburg promote an eight day $98 travel package linking Phenix area resorts with Wickenburg guest ranches to extend the tourist season. Travel agents and airlines spread the offer as a six month season potential emerges backed by word of mouth and sunny Arizona promotion.
Opinion argues for a Society for the Prevention of Calling Vice Presidents Veeps. It notes many offices and businesses use the title and warns of diminishing dignity, as nicknames spread from adults to children and neighborhoods, urging reform.
The piece notes air travel dangers and human error while praising improving safety. It contrasts grim casualty lists with autumn cheer, urging optimism about the season's comforts, romance, and social life as days grow brighter.
The Air France Constellation pilot, with 6,700 flight hours, and crew were chosen by tests. The plane, after fixing prior bugs, crashed while the captain misjudged the landing. Since 1935 over 800 deaths occurred in major air transport accidents worldwide. Air France had 986 safe crossings since July 1, 1946 before this fatal stop.
The speaker argues for spending billions to educate the military by rotating officers and personnel among air, sea, and land forces. He suggests weeks off duty with other branches, expanding to advanced training, to produce officers who have real experience and broad knowledge of all services.
The piece argues for a strong conservative movement to restrain rapid state power and protect industry led welfare gains. It critiques 19th century liberalism, praises Peter Viereck, and warns that opposing reform risks stagnation while urging industry and labor to share responsibility without state reliance.
Erskine Caldwell recounts a Georgia moonshiner aged 70 who bolted from a sheriff and a posse. The elder man raced cross country, prompting the sheriff to consider release. Five days later the fugitive returned, disheveled, and replied when asked where he had been that he had been coming back.
A concise set of facts notes that about five ounces of steel in a baseball cleat pair yields seven to eight tons of steel in spikes. It also identifies Nyanza as East Africa's southernmost equatorial lake, cites Livingstone as the first to fix its location and navigate it, and states the Arctic Ocean ice average thickness as six to seven feet.
Arizona delegates to the 1948 Democratic National Convention are seen as fading influence while James Roosevelt pressures opposition to Central Arizona Project. Langmade doubts Roosevelt sway. California group previously aligned with Roosevelt is questioned. Also reports irritation over fair midway gambling at the 1949 State Fair and possible lineup changes for Industrial Commissioner post.
The report claims Governor Garvey will nominate John E Gavin to replace Gilbert on the Arizona Industrial Commission, with the Senate likely to reject him. Gavin’s floor votes are forecast as few as six. The retirement act ruling means the law won’t operate without legislative funding, and a possible appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court is expected. The piece references political slogans, internal inquiries, and Papago leader Tom Segunda as a potential candidate. It also notes editorials pressuring Garvey over E R Crozier’s commission appointment and shows Scott as Garvey’s preferred choice if health permits.
The article argues that Phil Murray shaped CIO anti Communist stance while protecting Communist links, suggesting steel firms should concede his demands to prove anti Communist motives. It notes widespread steel pension plans, often modest, with one example totaling 19 cents per hour split between worker and employer and hints at deeper principles in the debate.
By George E. Sokolsky argues the noncontributory pension system is unsafe as workers lack incentive to protect funds. He cites John L. Lewis's system in bankruptcy, warns about unfunded growth of demands by leaders, and predicts rising prices will strain the steel industry and broader economy.
Washington reports reveal the United Mine Workers face rank and file revolt as miners resist Lewis funds to CIO steelworkers, with Virginia and West Virginia locals voting to return to work while operators fear violence. Also covered: Britain’s Peiping talks with Chinese Reds, Bevin and Acheson clash, and local Florence, South Carolina charity for James E. Jones.
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