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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
6
The Phoenix Gazette, established 1980, is a weekday evening newspaper published in Phoenix by Phoenix Newspapers Inc. Eugene C. Pulliam serves as president located at 120 East Van Buren. Simon Casady is listed as publisher.
Senator McMahon advocates concentrating on atomic arms like uranium bullets, arguing they could cut arms costs within three years and allow a smaller conventional force. The piece warns against abandoning traditional weapons too soon, noting history favors manpower and that an arms race could strain the economy.
Prime Minister Clement Attlee yields to political reality and calls a general election for October 25 amid a sharply split Labour Party and a nation facing economic strain. The Labor government has nationalized steel, coal, banks, and communications, with conservatives pressing for a return to power after years out of office. Britain fears a severe winter and a dollar shortage as it relies on imports for coal and steel. Winston Churchill’s Conservatives, though strengthened, must persuade voters of a path forward.
Petitions to put a Democratic Party of Phoenix slate in the November contest are circulating to embarrass current officeholders. The city clerk lacks authority to accept them, and a final court decision before November 14 seems unlikely. The race will likely stay nonpartisan.
The A-1 Queens captured the national softball championship this week amid praise for their outstanding performance and pleasant image. The piece notes Phoenix's climate and the Queens' graceful play, emphasizing their femininity and athletic skill without sensational detail.
A Graham County Guardian column argues negligence, not arson, causes vast fire damage. It warns smokers who mishandle cigarettes ignite wildfires, burn homes, barns, and wildlife, urging readers to take responsibility and avoid igniting fires through careless smoking.
The piece argues oleomargarine has become a lasting staple, with U S consumption near one billion pounds annually while butter totals about one billion and a quarter. It notes price, affordability, and fortification drive demand, predicts butter remains high quality yet smaller in share, and forecasts rising fluid milk and ice cream sales as dairymen adapt.
The notice states letters to the editor should be written on one side of the paper, with the writer's name and street address required and signature, though anonymous publication is allowed on request. Only letters of unusual interest may exceed 300 words.
A reader virtues a commentary on atheism, evolution, and religious views. The letter cites De Vries, Berg, Luther, Galileo, and references Adelina Patti and the national anthem. The piece blends satire and critique of modern belief, noting the difficulty of singing the anthem and the clash between science and faith.
A public letter by Grover C. Dobbs denounces Phoenix Union High School District officials led by E. W. Montgomery for denying Negro children entry. He argues rights are God given, not granted by legislators or votes, and calls for justice without race bias in democracy.
The article urges parents to cooperate with law enforcement to curb narcotics by identifying teen users, notifying families, and holding meetings with officials. It argues that stopping users will collapse the market and calls for prosecution of noncooperating parents. It highlights marijuana use among Arizona teens, especially in Maricopa County, as a rising menace needing civic and school involvement.
A brief humorous column line features a quip about frugality and managing on limited income. It portrays a light exchange where one speaker reassures a partner they can live within their earnings. The tone is playful and economical.
Governor Howard Pyle avoids commenting on Republican presidential picks while predicting Truman as the Democratic nominee. The reporter questions highlight Pyle's potential role as GOP convention keynote, with hints he may lead Arizona's delegation.
A Senate sketch catalogues GOP aims and AFL intrigues. Representative Hugh Scott presses Ike for a 1952 GOP run based on a Paris meeting, while AFL insiders discuss Taft Hartley amendments and labor-party shifts. John L. Lewis, Harry Bridges plot rallies to unset Truman, with Teamsters chief Dave Beck wary of Bridges.
A historical analysis notes committees seek facts not courtroom verdicts and that Budenz testified under oath about John Carter Vincent and Henry Wallace. It discusses perjury potential, the credibility of Alsop, and the burden of proof on the attorney general to show Budenz lied.
By George E. Sokolsky argues Budenz cites an untruthful flaw in Wallace's anti Communist report to Roosevelt. It questions whether John Carter Vincent participated and concurred, claiming a finding on Vincent's stance cannot be made from Budenz testimony and noting McCarran committee pressure challenging the Tydings whitewash.
The Aurora Australis is the southern counterpart to the Northern Lights. The Cominform announced in Moscow on October 5, 1947. Mount Fuji in Japan stands at 12,395 feet and has been inactive since 1707. Only about one tenth of Hawaii’s population is native Hawaiian.
A reflective meditation on self friendship and inner harmony. The speaker praises treating one’s body kindly, finding peace within, and appreciating nature, beauty, and people.
George and Helen Papashvily, authors of Anything Can Happen, own a remarkable herd of sheep that frighten dogs and astonish motorists. Neighbors burst in to see sheep chasing dogs, while Papashvily note the shock often requires wine. Gordon MacRae comments on editors needing new story formulas amid science fiction trends.
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