Jury and Medina Lauded After Communist Leaders Convicted
A New York federal court found 11 top Communist Party leaders guilty of conspiring to overthrow the U S government by violence. Judge Harold R Medina faced threats and contempt from defense attorneys, while police protected him and his home. The trial record spans 20 000 pages with over 5 000 000 words and cost about 1 000 000, money some view as worthwhile to dismantle the group.
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United States
New York
Communist Party
U. S
Medina
New York City
Federal District Court
FBI
Senator Downey Called to Account Over Reclamation Debate
A column argues the US Senate and Attorney General should scrutinize California Senator Sheridan Downey for criticizing and opposing protections on the Central Valley Reclamation Project. The dispute centers on land size limits for beneficiaries, pitting small farms against large estates, with Helen Gahagan Douglas poised to challenge Downey for the party nomination next year.
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United States
Harold L. Ickes
Reclamation
Mike Straus
Harry W. Bashore
Sheridan Downey
Mr. Downey
Straus
Central Arizona
Central Valley Reclamation
California
Downey
Reclamation Bureau
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Warm Clothes Drive Aids Navajo Reservation Children
The Save the Children Federation begins its eighth annual clothing drive. In 255 schools 125000 children are asked to bring 200000 pounds of clothing this winter. Needed are children's and adults garments plus shoes slippers and over shoes. Donations go to the Workshop at 724 South First Avenue where volunteers sort repair and ready items for shipment to Navajo centers and other needy youngsters.
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Save the Children Federation
South First Avenue
Arizona Motor Transport
Arizona
Opposition to Navaho-Hopi bill riders sparks veto demand
The Navaho-Hopi education and development bill passed Congress but two riders threaten its purpose. Section 9 would place Indians under state civil law, risking loss of lands and tribal rights despite federal jurisdiction. A second rider would make social security grants cover Indian claims, aligning with Arizona and New Mexico aims. The piece urges President Truman to veto while affirming the ten year program.
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Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Paya Regs
Truman
Con
Editorial on Japanese Americans after wartime relocation
Editorial argues the government failed to support 90,000 Nisei sent from California and that restitution is lacking. It notes 65,000 have returned, but their assets are gone, inflation has raised land values, and many work in low paying jobs. Government responsibility for aiding reestablishment is urged.
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America
Natioon
California
United Press
Washington
Public Opinion Letters Policy for Publication
Letters to the editor must be written on one side of the paper. The writer’s name and street address with signature must be provided, but anonymity is possible on request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
Charter Government ticket praised by letter writer
A Gazette reader defends the Charter Government slate against a public critique by Chad Morrow. The writer, praising the group as superior, argues society folks belong in public office and urges that all seven candidates be labeled as such.
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Chad Morrow
Charter Government
Phoenix Gazette
German Plants Needs Plea Sparks Senate Protest
Forty four senators urge halting dismantling of German plants amid opposition from American officials in Germany and abroad. They argue policy undermines Potsdam aims and boosts British socialism while American firms profit from reparations payments and reduced German competition. The State Department faces calls to justify or drop the dismantling.
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Senate
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Frank P. Graham
North Carolina
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Germany
Peoples’ Council
State Department
West
Russia
Foreign Office
Capitol Dome Feud Escalates To Onstage Near Fisticuffs
Capitol Dome insiders condemn the Brooks Buzard dispute as a petty quarrel between two top state officials. Yesterday the motor vehicle chief Buzard faced off with Commissioner Brooks in a public exchange that nearly turned into a punch. Buzard quipped about timing as Brooks attempted a swing and a brief exchange followed before a wider clash was avoided.
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Bill Brooks
Jack Buzard
Commission
Brooks
Turnbow Bazard
Bill
Buzard
Capitaliies
Miz Simms
Wright
Simms
Capitol intrigue and quarreling across state commissions
Political infighting centered on the Arizona Corporation Commission and related state agencies draws comment across New Mexico and Arizona. The piece outlines patronage, enforcement disputes, and potential electoral repercussions as insiders warn the skirmish could affect the 1950 primary and party fortunes. It notes figures such as O C Williams and discusses regional moves like a West McDowell tavern startup and salary trends for legislators.
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Garvey
Thomas Mabry
New Mexico
John Hunt
Charles
Ginny Motsinger
West McDowell Road
Illinois
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Arizona
Hays Charges Drive Against Teachers Mirrors Fascism
Arthur Garfield Hays argues that judging people by political views rather than actions threatens democracy and freedom. He cites Feinberg Law and loyalty boards as executive overreach, condemning government discrimination against citizens who have violated no law as fascist in spirit.
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Arthur Garfield Hays
Hays
New York State
Marxism as Life Philosophy Versus Communist Education
George E. Sokolsky argues parents have rights over schooling and taxpayers must protect funds. He says Marxism is a philosophy of life shaping education from kindergarten onward. He warns Communist teachers undermine US achievements and should not teach with public funds.
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United States
Johnson portrayed as blunt but decisive Defense Secretary
The article profiles Secretary of Defense Louie Johnson as blunt yet decisive, noting his ability to push the Joint Chiefs toward firm policy. It describes his meetings with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Tuesday council, and his habit of setting firm deadlines. It contrasts his decisiveness with past leaders and includes anecdotes about naval officials and a lighthearted Senate moment with Garret Lee Withers.
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Washington
Louie Johnson
Johnson
Carl Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Joint Chiefs OF Staff
Louis Denfeld
Naval Operations
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air
Omar Bradley
Army
Symington
Francis Matthews
Navy
Gordon Grey
Joint Chiefs
Steve Early
Defense
Research and Development
Air Force
Secretary of Defense
Garret Lee Withers
U. S. Senate
Kentucky
Withers
Senate
Bill Brennan
Blue Grass
Brennan
Being at Home to Yourself and Finding Inner Friends
The piece urges self friendship and inner home as keys to happiness. It cites Montaigne and Franklin, notes hobbies as mind sharpeners, and recalls Walt Mason and others who found solitude to write. It encourages arranging time to self-reflect, self-examine, and discover personal life plans. It ends with a prompt to try it and possibly meet a stranger who becomes a friend.
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Montaigne
Walt Mason
America
la Jolla
California
Benjamin Franklin
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