Phoenix Gazette established in 1880
The Phoenix Gazette an Arizona capital daily at 120 East Van Buren Phoenix published weekday evenings by Phoenix Newspapers Inc under Eugene C Pulliam president and Ray J Dyer publisher entered with the post office as second class matter March 3 1879. Five cents a copy one month.
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Phoenix Gazette
Arizocow Eeacsive
Arizona
Phoenix Newspapers, Inc
Eugene C. Pulliam
East van Buren
Phoenix
Ray J. Dyer
Law Bids Violations Hit City Hall In 1948 Audit
City Manager Deppe and special auditor Millett reveal that bids were bypassed by splitting purchases under 500 dollars, with 115000 in war rants to one company and 88599 under 500 dollars. About 98 orders totaling 88412.42 were issued to Western Supply for water pipes and meters amid calls for sealed proposals.
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Phoenix Gazette
Western Supply Company
Deppe
Millett
Arizona Fox
the Republic
the Gazette
Why Ersatz Coins In War Time Copper Replaced By Zinc Slugs
The piece argues that zinc coated steel pennies issued 1943 during wartime depleted copper supplies. It notes their unpopularity in Arizona and nationwide, explains the shift from bronze to iron cents, and suggests returning to copper coins as a political and economic remedy.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Sombrero Theater to keep foreign film program this year
Lessees announce continuation of distinguished foreign film line at Sombrero Theater for the rest of the year. Local exhibitors note Phoenix has underrepresented sophisticated films and welcome ongoing releases. Prior hits include Hamlet Red Shoes Paisan and Pygmalion boosting adult entertainment in the city.
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Sombrero Theater
Somerset Maugham
Phoenix
the Vista
Red Shoes
Paisan
Bernard Shaw
Arizona Women Dominate National Roles in War Effort
A speedster wins a reprieve by quoting the Bible and presenting a Bible from his car glove compartment. The piece jokes about potential repeats. The piece then shifts to a broader note on military unity and national progress, noting Arizona as a source of beauty queens endurance fliers and star farmers, with California awaiting congratulations.
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Arizona
California
Talking drums in Africa debunked by Hugh Tracey
The article reports Hugh Tracey’s claim that the legendary talking drum exists only in Central Africa and is limited to simple phrases. He cites demonstrations where drums summon individuals or warn of lion raids, suggesting bush telegraphy is akin to farm bells.
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Rider Haggard
Africa
Hugh Tracey
Rhodesia
Congo
Bulawayo
Times
London
Tracey
Central Africa
South Africa
Editorials Of Current Interest Reprinted From Leading Newspapers
Editorials of current interest reprinted from leading newspapers discuss fear and alarm over actions in Africa. The piece comments on readers' desire for strong responses to perceived threats, contrasting distant conflict with comfortable home safety.
Taft urged Spain relations while cautioning diplomacy tone
The article argues recognition of Franco's Spain signals policy paralysis and supports restoring ambassadorial ties without pledging friendship or a military alliance. It notes Protestant persecution in Spain rivals that in communist regimes and criticizes rushing to align with scruplesless partners, urging careful diplomacy.
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Taft
Franco
Spain
Alliance
Ancestors Named for John Dewey Ahead of 90th Birthday
The Gazette publishes reader inquiries about John Dewey's lineage. Samuel Burkhard of Arizona State College notes Dewey was born October 20, 1859 in Burlington Vermont, son of Archibald S. and Lucina A. Dewey, who married Alice Chipman in 1886, and suggests Dewey was the first of seven generations to leave farming.
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John Dewey
Phoenix Gazette
Gazette Reader
Samuel Burkhard
Arizona State College
Tempe
Burlington, Vt
Archibald S
Lucina A. (Rich) Dewey
Alice Chipman
A Letter About Dogs and Property Rights
A reader argues for property protection from roaming dogs and criticizes dog owners who fail to secure their pets. The writer condemns dog poisoners but warns that loose dogs damage gardens and says fences are the owner’s duty. He cites neighbors and a why-not-fence reply as hypocritical.
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Scottsdale
Ireland Laughs At England As Downfall Looms
In Dublin a jubilant view sees England weakened by imperial overreach. The piece argues colonial history harmed Britain, praises Irish resilience, and predicts Ireland’s continued push toward independence as England confronts economic and moral decline.
Capitol Dome Faces Scrutiny Over State Fair Deals
The Arizona Fair Commission attracts legislative attention over a series of controversial decisions. Bids for this year’s midway carnival show were reviewed after Craft's Exposition Shows offered 25,000 dollars plus percentages, while Liebrand Brothers posted the high bid yet the commission preferred Craft. The panel argued Craft’s appeal to fair crowds and required him to match Liebrand’s guarantee to win the contract. Craft was summoned from a stadium stroll to hear the terms.
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Arizona Fair Commission
Special Legislative Committee
Jacque Mercer
Turnbow Commission
California
Arizona
Fairgrounds
Paul Jones
Craft’s
Ferris Shows
San Diego
Liebrand Brothers Circus
Carnival of Phoenix
Marcel Delporte
Pete Liebrand
Billings
Mont
Orville N. Craft
North Hollywood
Calif
Phoenix
Craft
B. B. Moeur Stadium
Fairgrounds Grandstand
Siebrand
The
Fair Commission
Liebrand
Arizona fair profits spark bids and weather worries
Bidder Bill Turnbow could win by raising his bid by 5000 dollars, while Craft’s 1948 fair profits rose beyond 27000 dollars on a 75056 dollar gross. Objections arise over outsiders profiting from the state, as Liebrand seeks the homeward money. weather forecasts warn of rain risks, and highway commission talks swirl around who should fill the vacancy, with Winslow and Show Low contenders and past ties to Governor Garvey.
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Arizona Fair Commission
National Weather Institute
Pasadena
Phoenix
United States Weather Bureau
Winslow Chamber of Commerce
Dan E. Garvey
E. R. Crozier
Winslow
Arizona Highway Commission
John Scott
Showlow
Dewey Farr
St. Johns
Board of Regents
University of Arizona and State Colleges
Scott
Garvey
Arizona
Census data ethics hover over religion questions
The piece discusses the U S Census Bureau’s data gathering, arguing it should report factual information without political expediency. It notes the absence of religious affiliation queries in 1950 and critiques how religious data varies by yardstick, with references to religious bodies and respondent opinions in earlier censuses.
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United States Census Bureau
Census Bureau
United States
Questioning church data and American political orientation
Sokolsky argues for objective, third party verification of church statistics to assess American political and religious trends. He questions Marxist influence on youth and the need to know whether churches are growing or dying, urging factual, unbiased data gathering.
Try And Stop Me By Bennett Cerf
A humorous note on Noel Coward and the film Brief Encounter. The onscreen flash shows Flames of Passion as a fake title from Gentle Summer by Alice Stoughey, prompting a tale of a producer hiring a top writer to adapt a studio hit for half a million who then complains its similarity to the stage play.
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Noel Coward
Alice Stoughey
U S Steel balks at Lewis settlement offer in strike talks
In Washington Oct 18 John L Lewis floated a welfare fund rise and a brief wage boost with a seven hour day to Northern operators at White Sulphur Springs Va. U S Steel rejected the plan insisting labor contribute to welfare funds. Lewis exited the meeting in apparent anger and headed to Bluefield W Va to confer with Southern operators. The clash underscores deep rift over fund shifts and wage terms in ongoing coal and steel talks.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
U. S. Steel
CIO
Phil Murray
John L
Northern
White Sulphur Springs
Lewis
Big John
Harry Moses
H. C. Frick Coal Company
George Love
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company
United Steel Workers
John
Bluefield
W. Va
Unity and simple rules unlock peace and progress
Today's Talk argues that unity, cooperation, and the Golden Rule solve complex problems through simple, universal ethics. It cites Napoleon, Christianity, and team sports to claim united effort brings peace, opportunity, happiness, and effective action for nations and groups alike.
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Napoleon
United Nations
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