Legalized Gambling Proposed in American Territory Initiative
Initiative petitions in Arico aim to legalize gambling, potentially raising 375,000,000 to 20,000,000 in taxes and drawing tourists back. Supporters cite regulated gambling, while opponents including several gubernatorial candidates warn of unhealthy social effects. Gwirts notes 17,600 signatures sought by July 5 to place the measure on September 12 ballot.
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Dichen Jamber
Arico
Gwirts
Whalrman
Pete Piompiai
O'Clair
Cambine Worlk
Amaoria
Jim Staith
Central
Afool
Arizona
J. Howard Pyle
Ann Frohuitler
Lic
Prince
Arigone
Ralph Watkins
Buckeye
Nevada
Congress Accepts Statue of Mormon Leader Young
Washington June 1 The Senate accepted a statue of Mormon leader Brigham Young for placement in the nation’s Capitol. The description highlights Young as founder and builder of Utah, noting his complex legacy including polygamy and a large prolific family. the ceremony marks his birth anniversary with Utah figures praising his contributions to American development.
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Young
Washington
Mibert ‘Thanws
Utah
Wickgham Young
Matt
Roe
Pinorites
Thomas
Oun
Ciorn
Thomagy
U. S
Town Talk Notes and Visit Highlights in San Diego and Eugene
A jumble of social notes lists Cordery and children Dan and Shirtey, Miss Marion Mil-Torani Pat Gayle, and Mise Jeune Sohne returning from State College Tempe. Billee Wilson visits en route to Eugene, Oregon. Mr and Mrs Daniel Crosland and daughter Rachel Ant of Varcaville Crut arrive to spend summer with Viola Rarp, while Captain Crosland tours England. Atrs, dans Clint dart for Los 4 to be with her mother.
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Cordery
Dan and
Shirtey
Marion Mil- Torani
Pat Gayle
Epent
San Diego
Mise Jeune Sohne
State Poachers College
Daniel Crosland
Daushier
Rachel Ant
Varcaville, Crut
Viola Rarp
Captain Crosland
England
Atrs, Dans
Clint Dart
Los 4
Summer Program at City Playgrounds Is Announced
City playgrounds unveil a summer program from 9am to 12 noon Monday through Friday with arts crafts dancing games storytelling and special weekly events. Registration day is Friday at Meva School playground.
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Yury City
Wayne Cunningham
Aim
Cunningham
Roglater
Meva School
Della Jerez
Rudy Jerez
Aistant 2Nd Avenue School
Lily I Gleeson
Bob Gilliland
Carver School
Bulth
Man Jefferson
Theresa Hassell
Cunninghan
Rail Express Rate Boost on Fruits Approved by ICC Examiners
Two ICC examiners approved a nine cent per hundred pounds increase for Railway Express rates on shipments of fruits and vegetables to U S destinations from Pacific Coast to Canada and from Pacific Northwest to U S destinations. The hike, averaging about two dollars per warload, follows a similar general increase for railroad freight rates and applies to fresh and frozen produce including celery and tomato plants moving through California Nevada New Mexico Utah and Texas.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railway Express
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Calorada
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
U. S
Pacific Coast-Mountain
Canada
Flcc
Pacific Northwest
Mississippi Valley
von Plaida
Texas
Otto A. Manly
M. J. Walsh
ICC
Air Reservists Will Meet Tonight
Air Reservists will meet at the old Yama Prine Mead quarters building on North Spend avenue. Captain J M Pativinger will give a lecture "Portunes on, 1S. Foreign Polio" and Ga Howard Beckett will present a tract on "A Teh to the Moron, Fr William A." Steenbergen urges members who tried pains for keeping their reserve avatars active to take advantage of the opportunity and attend.
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Ing Squadron
Wilmee
Yama Prine, Meadquarters
Spend Avenue
J. M. Pativinger
Howard Beckett
William A.“Steenbergen
Renaive
Langs
Know Your Nearest Fire Alarm Box Urges Fire Chief
Fire Chief Claude Joyner of Fitna urges residents to locate their nearest fire alarm box. A recent survey shows six in ten people do not know where to ring in an alarm during a fire. Citizens should learn the locations, practice using the box, and ensure every family member can direct the fire department to the fire's exact condition.
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Fitna
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Emale
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City Hall
Phong
Yuma County Whooping Cough Rate Is Highest
The Arizona health department report shows Yuma County recording the highest rate of whooping cough among all counties for the first four months. Other contagious diseases were noted in several counties, with varying case counts and regional differences.
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Yuma County
All of
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Tie Frre
Publishhe Arizona Triblio Hemith
Sittomary
Cosumemcable Nizensea Ou
Johnson Asks Extension of Draft Act
Secretary Johnson urged Congress to extend the draft act for three years to cover ages 18 to 24. He argued the United States must maintain readiness to deter Russia and support global commitments, while Joint Chiefs cautioned extensions could affect postwar defense plans.
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Jonson
Senmle
United States
Russia
Ibason
Pire
Vie indicGiy
J. Lawson Collins
Kusala
Johnson
Japan open to separate peace with Western Allies
Tokyo reports the Japanese government will sign separate peace treaties with the Western Allies while excluding Russia. The 12 page ministry statement, issued under Premier Shigeru Yoshida, credits MacArthur's leadership and notes Japan has achieved de facto peace via American aid and loans.
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Russia
Oide
Shigerey Yoshida
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
Retain Individuality urged by Atty. Gen. McGrath at Arizona talk
Attorney General J. Howard McGrath urged University of Arizona graduates to retain individuality and resist political mimicry. He warned against blind loyalty to party and urged credibility in public life. McGrath conferred degrees and lauded academic leadership while discussing loyalty and liberty.
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Siper-Loyalty Board
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Nine Killed as Navy Patrol Plane Crashes at Quonset Point
Dense fog shrouded Quonset Point Naval Air Station as a twin engine Neptune patrol plane crashed during an emergency landing. Nine Navy personnel were killed and the pilot and co pilot were severely injured but expected to live. The craft had taken off from Quonset for Argentia Newfoundland and crashed about 10 am EDT after engine trouble.
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Quonset Point Naval Air Station
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Newfoundland
League to Aid Voters With Data About Candidates
The state league of Women Voters in Arizona forms a statewide project to provide information on congressional and state candidates. Under Miss Bertha Kirkland of Phoenix the Voters Service committee will gather impartial data, supplement official sources, and arrange speakers to present statewide issues to members and the public.
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Ween Voters For
Arizona
Secretary of State Information
Thy
Meckins
Phoenix
Dele Tales
Yuna
Globy
Proscott
Tucson
Ted
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Lie Langie
United States
Fire at Packing Shed Quickly Extinguished
A blaze at the Mebaven Prive Company packing shed was extinguished before damage occurred. Fire department responders arrived promptly after welding operations on a wall machine initiated the incident. No injuries or further harm reported.
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Yuia
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Brame Sale
Guardsmen Dances to Fund Paint for Armory
The Arizona National Guard unit in Yuina plans three dances to raise funds after legislature cut allocations. Captain Elrren Cox says funds are needed for paint and supplies for the new armory near city hall. Dances are set for July 3, June 17, and July 24 at 9 p.m., with Mondivll and his Music Makers providing music. public admission is free for women, one dollar for men.
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9 000 Red Youths and Defiance of German Police
Berlin reports describe about 5 000 Communist youths who crossed the West German border for a 24 hour protest. They refused, carried banners, and demanded registration and medical exams before boarding buses to West Germany. Authorities ordered health checks and questioned participants at border posts as the weekend demonstration continued.
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Local youths named in obscure marriage license notice
A damaged notice lists several individuals with ages and initials regarding a marriage license. readable items include Wilbnie Wright, 2, and others aged 16 to 151, with partial locations and misread names suggesting a garbled society record entry.
Chamber Directors Meet Friday Noon
Manvhers of Ulin heard of dire tors of the Youn county aha ber nf comimeres meet tomorrow Friday Quan in the Valley Palm Yoon, Presidunt Norman Bindle reminded members today, The board is due to hear a roe pore on an investigation of the federal governments move to re move the Elmile Yabra-to-Gars den levee walhoad. The committee investigating the situation is com posed of Ted McDaniel, Henry Frauenfelder and Parcel Forman.
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Ulin
Youn County
Norman Bindle
Elmile Yabra-to-Garsden Levee Walhoad
Ted McDaniel
Henry Frauenfelder
Parcel Forman
Airman Freed by China Reds After Flight Down
U S Airman James McGovern, held after a aircraft downing near the South China coast, says six months in captivity under Communist control was miserable though not abusive. He left Mingning, Canton region, describing his release and return to Hong Kong.
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Maine
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Trial testimony cites foreign plot in high profile case
A translated fragment describes a trial where a judge and witnesses discuss a alleged plot involving multiple named figures. The language is garbled but mentions a former ambassador, a plan, and travel by various individuals including a president and a security figure. The text hints at international involvement and legal action in a high stakes case.
Arrest on Train: Gunman H Huff Apprehended in Phoenix
In a desert to Phoenix chase a gunman identified as H Huff of Parkinte Mississippi fired a weapon on a Sunset Limited coach between Yuma and Hyder. Detectives, led by Detective Captain Charles Smith, arrested Huff at Union Station after he threatened passengers and tried to force a porter and conductor from the car. Two passengers recalled a shot. authorities could not substantiate the claim. Huff boarded Los Angeles at 3 PM yesterday with a Dallas-bound ticket.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Tajroad
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Credma
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Yuma
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Dallas
Truman Seeks 31 Billion Foreign Military Aid in 1951
President Truman asked Congress for 31.2 billion dollars in foreign military aid for the next year to support the mutual defense program. He argued peace hinges on stopping totalitarianism and said aid must remain central to U.S. foreign policy, noting the 1951 request is modestly larger than the prior year’s appropriation.
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