Debated City Auditor Dismissal and Central Accounting Push
In 1948 Phoenix city government faced a deficit and internal control failures. Mayor Busey urged CPA selection for Auditor, John L. Williams Jr. was appointed but later fired by City Manager Deppe after warnings of a looming $300,000 shortfall. A centralized accounting system and stricter internal checks were urged by auditors to curb waste and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Busey
Arizona Society of Public Accountants
John L. Williams, Jr
Alice Mosier
Imler-Daywood Group
Deppe
Williams
Mr. Deppe
Mr. Williams
Louis C. Medici
Sky Harbor
Phoenix
Adulterated Poker in California Mocked by Critics
The Supreme Court declined to rule on whether draw poker is a fundamental right. The piece lampoons California practices, notes women players in Gardena, and argues legality varies by state. It reflects Western skepticism toward California poker culture and notes Arizona tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canny Supreme Court of the
United States
Kansas City
California
Poker Flat
Angels Camp
Jimtown
Gardena
Arizona
Supreme Court
One Man's Whim Delays Navajo Aid Bill In Congress
The Navajo-Hopi rehabilitation measure 88.5 million dollars faced veto and setback as Congressman Robert Kean of New Jersey blocked passage. Despite broad support from the Navajo Tribal Council and President Truman, the bill failed under unanimous consent after Kean objected, citing committee jurisdiction. Kean, president of the Livingston National Bank and director of several New Jersey utilities, is described as an Indian affairs authority by his critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kean
House
New Jersey
Navajo Tribal Council
Truman
Friends of the Indian
Senate
Kean
House Ways and Means
Livingston (N
Brannan
Congress
Democratic Party
National Farmers Union
Jim Patton
Patton
Clint Anderson
New Mexico
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Leland Olds
Tennessee convict seeks pardon for cantata work
A Tennessee inmate who wrote the "Big Spring" cantata requests clemency. The remark prompts a broader view on whether composers should seek audience indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Hospitals Face Nursing Shortages and Capacity Gaps
Mrs. Meyer urges integrating Veterans Administration, public and private hospitals. Hoover Commission finds nationwide severe capacity issues with only 65 percent utilization of 11 NYC area Federal hospitals while civilian facilities overflow. Nursing shortages force New York Hospital Cornell to close beds though 150 unused. Hill Burton aids 352 projects totaling 161.5 million. nation has about half the beds needed for civilian demand. San Francisco shows acute local need despite federal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Meyer
American Hospital Association
Veterans’ Administration
Hoover Commission
Federal Medical Service
New York City
Army
New York Hospital
Cornell Medical Center
United States
Public Health Service
San Francisco
Editorials On Hill Burton Aid And Hospital Integration
Editorials from leading newspapers condemn Hill-Burton aid for duplicating facilities and wasting medical personnel. They urge integration of Federal, local public and private hospitals to avoid waste and ensure adequate service nationwide.
Should Churches Call Members To Boost Attendance
With 76 million Americans on church rolls from a population of 148 million church membership rises to a high. Yet only about 30 percent attend regularly outside Easter. Some civic clubs drop members for low attendance, suggesting churches might adopt a similar rule to keep pews fuller on Sundays.
Public Opinion Letters Require Writer Details
Public Opinion letters must be written on one side of the paper. The name and street address of the writer with signature must be furnished, but may be published only upon request.
Society Red Herring To the Editor of The Gazette
A reader defends the Udall Galewater and Rosenzweig families as long established Arizona citizens. They argue heritage should not define society status and urge Phoenix voters to judge candidates on honesty intelligence and public service rather than class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udall
Arizona
Galewater
Phoenix
Rosenzweig
Spend And Spend I Rally for City Economy
A reader laments rising county taxes and wasteful spending. The letter urges fiscal restraint from Washington through local governments, criticizes deficit spending, and calls for Charter Government candidates who value a dollar and promise economy in city hall, warning to replace them if they fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charter
European sports ignore baseball and crave cricket
The author laments English sports coverage prioritizing cricket and greyhound racing over American baseball. He notes football salaries and the Tour de France as dominant European obsessions, suspects about World Series outcomes, and jokes about Notre Dame. He hints at returning soon amid pending unification talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brahms
Henrich
The
Express
the Mail
Times
Graphic
Podunk
Sheffield Wednesdays
Jackie Robinson
Sammy Baugh
Jack Kramer
Bob Feller
France
Italy
Brooks
Notre Dame
South Bend
Arizona special session likely early in 1950
Statehouse insiders expect a 1950 special session of the 19th Arizona Legislature for budget gaps in the State Hospital Florence branch and the Public Welfare department plus finance questions tied to the Arizona Employer Retirement Act. Politics will shape topics including Land Commissioner Williams and Industrial Commissioner Gilbert, with a Langham Garvey clash looming. Representative Bill is noted as the most disappointed observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan E. Garvey
Statehouse
Arizona
State Hospital
Florence
Turnbow
State Department of Public Welfare
O. C. Williams
Ray Gilbert
State Senate
W. W. Lane
Phoenix
Williams
Gilbert
Garvey
Senate
Langham
Raymond Langham
House of Representatives
House
Messrs. Garvey
Bill
Arizona lawmakers debate term limits and timing of special session
Bill Turnbow Craig notes Langham proposals to move four year terms for governor and senators to the November 1950 ballot. Garvey eyed for re election next year could benefit from the plan. Legislature splits on session timing with senators favoring fall and House favoring January. The special session remains to be decided by Governor Garvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langham
Garvey
Senate
House
Special Legislative Committee
Arizona Industrial Commission
Virginia Tax Dodgers Face Slow Prosecution in Washington
In a Washington bureau report, two Virginia road contractors W. J. Doc Hardy and F. McKenzie Davison are tied to a $500,000 tax and fraud scheme related to war contracts. Despite promises of swift grand jury action, District Attorney George Humrickhouse indicated delays continue, amid Byrd machine influence and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
W. J
Doc” Hardy
F. McKenzie Davison
Treasury
Uncle Sam
W. W. Thomas
S. M. Redd
T-men
Hardy
Davison
Justice Departments
Virginia Asphalt Kings
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Justice Department
U. S
George Humrickhouse
Richmond
Humrickhouse
Hardy-Davison
Hamrickhouse
Byrd Machine
Court Criticism Mounts Over Judicial Conduct
The piece denounces court conditions and calls for bar associations to study ethics after apparent improprieties in appointments and conduct. It notes discontent with Supreme Court selections, receiverships, and lawyers in the 11 convicted Communists case, highlighting Judge Medina’s strain and concerns about trial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Harold Medina
Sokolsky on dignity and conduct in politics and law
In a forceful critique, George E. Sokolsky argues lawyers serve justice, not the state apparatus, and that courts must stay dignified. He condemns noisy campaigns and religious smear in the New York Senate race, defending secret ballots and individual conscience while urging reeducation for youth and restoration of propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
United States
John Foster Dulles
Life Stages Advice on Youth and Aging in Daily Living
A reflective piece urges readers to value each life stage from youth to maturity. It compares youth’s thrills with middle age’s duties, celebrates memories and friendships, and urges living fully today. It counsels letting the past die and embracing present moments, noting worries are often unfounded.
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Phoenix Newspapers, Inc
Eugene C. Pulliam
East van Buren
Ray J. Dyer
CCC
CPA
Medici
Max A. Millett
New York Herald Tribune
Hill-Burton
Navy Hospital
Moffett Field
Atlanta Constitution
Society
Red
Henry McLemore
Capitol Dome
By Bill Turnbow
Craig
Wickenburg
Abitibi
Consolidated
Chester Bowles
OPA
George E. Sokolsky
George Matthew Adams
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