Road Patrol Captain Ousted By Walker In New Flare-Up
Arizona Highway Patrol chief A G Walker discharged Captain Walden V Burr formerly of Tucson citing insubordination and conduct detrimental to order. Burr, later Northern district supervisor, was transferred from Southern district on disciplinary grounds and may appeal to the Patrol Merit System Council. Unconfirmed reports say Burr opposed Don Hays's appointment in Tucson.
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Herb Nelson
Arizona Highway Patrol
Patrol
Northern
Arizona
A. G. Walker
Walden V. Burr
Tucson
Burr
Patrol Merit System Council
Burred Burr
Don Hays
Tucson Police
Congressmen and Truman plan talks on social security
Congressional leaders will meet with President Truman to discuss bills likely to be considered in the session's remainder. Speaker Sam Rayburn returned from recess and said leadership hopes to decide on actions before final adjournment, including possible social security expansion and pending appropriation bills totaling about 20 billion dollars for the military, Interior, and federal agencies, plus a conference on automobiles for disabled veterans.
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Truman
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Rayburn
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Hale
Senate House
Military Establishment
Interior Department
Action Set On Copper Tariff Bill in Senate
Washington Sept. 21 Senator E W McFarland said the Senate will call the calendar early next week to act on the copper tariff bill. It would restore a 2 cents a pound import tax on foreign copper suspended last March for a year. Copper State senators call it the most urgent relief for domestic copper industry amid Western opposition from some Eastern and New England senators with copper fabricating plants in their states.
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E. W. McFarland
Scott Lucas
Senate
Act of Congress
New England
Burr declares dismissal from Highway Patrol in Flagstaff
Captain Walden V. Burr says it is no surprise he was dismissed from the Highway Patrol and reports checking the post office daily for a registered letter confirming the action in Flagstaff on September 21.
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Burr
Flagstaff
Walden V. Burr
Highway Patrol
Arizona officers clash over council role in patrol chief dispute
The dispute centers on Hays as Tucson Police Department head and council member, Burr and Walker at odds since 1946. Priser questioned Hays dual role, prompting discussions with City Manager Martin. Burr, stationed in Flagstaff, led northern patrols since 1937 with gaps during earlier administrations. Walker sought resignation over health, then withdrew after Garvey’s intervention. A recent conference with the Governor followed friction over Burr.
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Forest G. Priser
Phil J. Martin
Priser
Martin
Walker
Burr
Arizona Highway Patrol
R. C. Stanford
Arizona Supreme Court
R. T. Jones
Sidney P. Osborn
Flagstaff
State House
Patrol
Garvey
Patrol Merit System Council
City Seeks Speed On Housing Grant
The Phoenix Housing Authority will move swiftly to obtain a 265000 federal grant to survey additional slum clearance needs as the City Council unanimously adopted the resolution. The plan also calls for a 1150 unit, five million dollar low rent housing project to supplement prewar slum clearance, with broad public debate on the proposal.
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Speed On
Phoenix Housing Authority
Emmett McLoughlin
Phoenix
W. F
Bill) Tate
Charles N. Walters
K. T. Potter
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
City Council
Acheson Says U.N. Path To Global Security
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told the General Assembly that the Atlantic pact arose from a real threat but universal security can only be achieved through the United Nations. He urged Soviet cooperation on the Balkan conflict, endorsed a stronger U.N. role in Korea and Palestine, and backed continued atomic talks and aid to underdeveloped nations. The speech, his first at the U.N., projected a shift from regional pacts to U.N. led solutions and expressed cautious optimism for a durable world order.
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Korea
Palestine
Jerusalem
World Court
General Assembly
108-foot yacht Hopestill wrecks off Point Purisima
The 108-foot yacht Hopestill with three on board ran aground today at Point Purisima, 66 miles northwest of Santa Barbara California. The incident prompts rescue efforts as officials assess damage and circumstance.
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The
Associated Press
United Press
Point Purisima
Santa Barbara
Cailif
Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Rise Amid Recovery
New York stocks edge higher as markets show general recovery with rails in demand. Bond prices rise while cotton holds steady as mills buy. Chicago wheat remains strong with limited selling in September. May futures climb, top at 34 dollars.
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New York
Dulles Asks Full Arms Aid To Prevent Russian Attack
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Blackmer Returns Ending 25-Year Teapot Dome Exile
Colorado oil magnate Henry H. Blackmer returns to the United States after 25 years in self imposed exile to avoid testifying in Teapot Dome probes. He arrived quietly from France aboard Air France using a possible alias, faced brief credential checks, and left in a car. Blackmer, 80, faced prior fines for contempt of court and large back taxes tied to Continental Trading Company dealings that linked to the oil scandals of the Harding era.
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Boston
Flenry H. Blackmer
Colorado
France
AIR France
Europe
United States
Senate
Harding
Continental Trading Company
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Interior
Showers and heat sweep Phoenix area with dust storm
Light scattered showers and a dust storm swept the Phoenix valley as temperatures hit a new September record at 105 degrees. The 106 degree day followed 105 the previous day, with forecasts predicting little relief. Reports of showers came from Chandler to Roosevelt Street, minor hail near McDowell, and power disruptions from a circuit breaker and transformer burns. Roads remained open, and statewide high temps continued with 105 to 73 in Phoenix downtown.
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Gila Bend
Buckeye
Arizona Highway Patrol
Yuma
Flagstaff
Western Germany ends military rule with Allied high commission
Bonn reports the end of military government rule in Western Germany today. A new three nation Allied high commission composed of the United States Britain and France will govern the area moving forward.
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United States
Britain
France
Detroit, Cleveland Crack Eight-Run Wins Across Leagues
In the American League Detroit trounces Philadelphia 14 to 4 as Houtteman and Robinson pace the offense with early runs, while Cleveland blasts Boston 6 to 9 behind Garcia Feller and bullpen support. In the National League Philadelphia edges Chicago 5 to 3 behind Meyer Seminick and hacker Dubiel.
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Scheffing
Miss America Break for Small Women in 1950s Choice
Jacque Mercer of Phoenix won Miss America, with chaperone Gene Botsford stating the victory will aid small women nationwide. Botsford said Mercer’s win spurred designers to tailor patterns for small figures, portraying her as an average American girl.
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Jacque Mercer
Phoenix
Sky Harbor
Gift of Phoenix Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miss Mercer
Jacque
New York
Hollywood
Associated Press
Noted Figures Comment on UN and Pageant Plans
International News Service quotes Y Warren Austin and Governor Thomas E. Dewey on peaceful UN solutions and the power of free press. The Miss America pageant notes include Jacque’s height and weight, designer plans to expand dress sizes, Miss Mercer's Arizona ties, and Hollywood moves as AriZona and Mercer travel with chaperone Botsford.
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Warren Austin
U. S
United Nations
United States
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Free Press
Dulles backs years long arms aid to Europe
Senator John Foster Dulles argues a three to four year arms program for Europe would deter Russia and pause any attack. He speaks as the Senate weighs a 1.314 billion dollar arms aid bill for European signatories of the Atlantic Pact, while rivals push for cuts and reallocation. Findings include proposed cuts by Senators George Knowland and Jenner, plus debates over constitutional issues and faith in fighting Communism.
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John Foster Dulles
New York
Europe
Russia
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Senate
Walter E. George
Georgia
William F. Knowland
California
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United States
Greece
Turkey
Knowland
William E. Jenner
Indiana
Jenner
Congress
Truman
Arizona August State Savings Bond Purchases Reach Peak
United States savings bonds totaling 1,379,497 were bought in Arizona during August, per Hugh C. Gruwell, chairman of the State Advisory Committee of the U S Treasury. The figure marked the highest August total since the war, with Maricopa County alone at 557,445.25.
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Arizona
Hugh C. Gruwell
U.S. Treasury Department
Truman asks six day extension of steel strike truce
President Truman seeks a six day extension of the steel strike armistice and urges resumed collective bargaining with federal conciliators ready. Reports say negotiators eye an employer paid pension plan, while coal strikes persist with 480,000 United Mine Workers idle. Ford and CIO UAW near a pension welfare plan, while details remain undisclosed.
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John L. Lewis
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Miners’ Health and Welfare Fund
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Ford Motor Company
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CIO
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Buffalo
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