Sullivan Says Ouster Illegal
John L. Sullivan argues before Arizona Supreme Court that his removal as attorney general by Gov. Osborn was illegal and that impeachment proceedings were the proper constitutional remedy. The case, brought by Eva de Concini, seeks to declare Sullivan the legal holder of the office while a decision is awaited after year end.
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Phoenix
John L. Sullivan
Arizona Supreme Court
Sidney P. Osborn
Sullivan
John Francis Sullivan
Arizona
Eva de Concini
Tucson
Graham County
House of Representatives
Senate
de Concini
DeConcini
Supreme Court
New FCC Members Named to Balance Commission
President Truman named Wayne Coy to chair the FCC as Edward Denny departs and George E. Sterling joins to replace Jett. The seven member body becomes evenly split with three Democrats, two Republicans, and two independents. Coy’s background includes Washington Post radio director roles and prior service to McNutt and Roosevelt.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Truman
Wayne Coy
Washington Post
FCC
Charles R. Denny
Commission
National Broadcasting Company
Ewell K. Jett
A. S. Abell Co
Baltimore Sun
The
Sun Papers
George E. Sterling
Portland
Radio
Jett
Sterling
Coy
Clifford J. Durr
Paul A. Walker
Rosel H. Hyde
Robert F. Jones
Edward M. Webster
Denny
Shelby County
Ind
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
McNutt
Philippines
Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
Washington Post Organization
Real Estate Condemnation Law Challenged by Tucson Gas
The Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co argues Arizona condemnation law applies only to real estate and not to private utilities. It appeals a Maricopa court ruling that extensions require major capital improvements and contends the city’s suit deprives the company of value and future improvements.
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Arizona
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
Arizona Supreme Court
George R. Darnell
Tucson
Charles L. Strauss
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Maricopa
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Appellee
Corporation Commission
11Th Naval District
New Photos Validate Einstein Space Curve Theory
Chicago reports that photographs of a total solar eclipse and accompanying star fields confirm Einstein's general relativity that space is curved. Dr. Van Biesbroeck and colleagues from Yerkes Observatory note the apparent star shift is larger than some predictions, with a 1955 eclipse expected to provide clearer confirmation.
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Chicago
U.P
Albert Einstein
George van the
van Biesbroeck
Earth
Philippine Islands
Osborn Proclaims Universal Military Training Week
Governor Osborn designates January 5 to 12 as Universal Military Training week in Arizona. He urges citizens to support universal training to achieve national preparedness and lasting peace, citing endorsements from military leaders and veterans groups.
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Phoenix
Osborn
Arizona
United States
Italian Republic Constitution Signed in Rome
A solemn ceremony marked the signing of the constitution for the new republic in Rome. Chief of State Enrico De Nicola signed, and the document goes into effect January 1. Premier Alcide De Gasperi attends despite a bout with influenza as the government plans to reconvene December 30.
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Rome
Enrico de Nicola
Council of Ministers
Alcide de Gasperi
Grain Dealer Listing to Name Traders in Wheat Speculation
Washington officials said the next public listing will include 71 federal state and local jobholders who have speculated in wheat. A 1946 Chicago wheat futures list of 1240 names surfaced. Edwin W. Pauley remains the only government official identified.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Chicago
Edwin W. Pauley
Secretary of the Army
Senate Appropriations Committee
Arizonians Listed in Wheat Futures Positions
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson reported to the Senate Appropriations Committee that three Arizonans held wheat futures positions on the Chicago Board of Trade as of April 30, 1946. William T. Atkinson of Phoenix shows 2,000 long, William Cansey of Scottsdale 25,000 short, and Mrs. R. V. Crandall of Tucson 10,000 long.
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Washington
Chicago Board of Trade
Senate Appropriations Committee
Anderson
William T. Atkinson
Phoenix
William Cansey
Scottsdale
R. V. Crandall
Tucson
Crandall Says He Handled Mrs Crandall’s Grain Account
R W Crandall of Los Altos road explains he managed his wife’s grain account as a long term investment. He had no inside information and planned to stay in the market eight to ten months whether it declined or rose. Crandall’s name appeared among traders last week and he says he managed his own accounts on the same basis rather than speculative.
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R. W. Crandall
Los Altos Road
Douglas to visit Tucson and Sonoita for holidays
Ambassador Lewis E. Douglas will arrive in Tucson Monday morning and then depart for his Santa Cruz county ranch near Sonoita to spend the holidays, the Chamber of Commerce advised.
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Nogales, Ariz
Lewis E. Douglas
Tucson
Santa Cruz County
Sonoita
Chamber of Commerce
Thousands Stranded in Snow After NYC Area Storm
New York December 27 reports detail a record 25.8 inch snowfall that immobilized transit. Thousands fled to LaGuardia and Penn Station as trains and buses stalled, planes grounded, and Broadway venues saw sharp attendance drops. Some riders remained en route or waiting for service to resume.
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New York
LaGuardia Field
Long Island Railroad
Pennsylvania Station
Penn Station
Flushing
Queens
Main Street
Airport
Jackson Heights
Monte Carlo
Kansas City Star Raises Weekly Paper Price
The Kansas City Star announced a five cent weekly price increase in greater Kansas City. The new rate is 30 cents per week or 1.30 dollars a month. news stand prices remain 3 cents for weekdays and 10 cents for Sundays. Half of the increase goes to carriers who are independent contractors.
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Kansas City
Moscow Spurs Dardanelles Drive Using Greek Rebels
AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie outlines how a rebel Greek Communist state would help Russia press toward control of the Dardanelles. He notes Turkey's alliance with Western powers and predicts cautious responses by Moscow and the West to avoid another world war.
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Moscow
Dardanelles
Dewitt MacKenzie
Greece
Russia
Dardanelles Strait
Mediterranean
Turkey
America
Britain
Balkan Peninsula
United Nations Commission of Investigation
Albania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Balkans
Greek Artillery Pounds Guerrillas in Northwestern Greece
Fighting between Greek army and Communist guerrilla units continued around Konitsa and Ioannina as government moves to outlaw the Communist party accelerate. Government forces struck toward the Bourozani bridge, with reported heavy losses for guerrillas and claims that Bourozani attackers came from Albania.
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Athens
Konitsa Koannina
Greece
Communist Party
Ioannina
Bourozani
Konitsa
Assimakis
Macedonia
Constantine Dovas
Third
Kalpaki
Bourozani Bridge
Bourazani
Albania
Students Lead Fight On Reds
About 10 000 anti-Communist demonstrators in Ankara university stormed the campus, forced resignations of five professors, and clashed with police and firemen while marching toward the Soviet embassy. The protest was led by the Anti-Communist National Students league and capped a week of anti-Communist campaigning.
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Ankara
U.P
National Students’ League
George Dimitrov
Bulgaria
Guerrilla Chief Markos Vifiades Seen as Violent Communist Leader
Gen Markos Vifiades a guerrilla chieftain who declared a Communist state in northern Greece is described as a ruthless, efficient administrator with a strong faith in discipline. He led EAM forces in western Macedonia and controlled Salonika during liberation, with a history of executing anti-Communists.
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Athens
Markos Vifiades
Greece
Communist Party
Visiades
Demetrios Maximos
Vifiades
Salonika
Markos
George Yannoulis
Mt. Grammos
Yannoulis
EAM
Elas
National Liberation Front
Macedonia
Pakistan appoints Mohamud Zafarulla Khan foreign minister
Karachi December 27 The dominion of Pakistan announced the appointment of Sir Mohamud Zafarulla Khan as foreign minister He previously led the Pakistan delegation at the last United Nations General Assembly session
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Karachi
Pakistan
Dominion of
Mohamud Zafarulla Khan
United Nations General Assembly
Storm Buries New York in Record Snowfall
New York endures the city’s greatest snowfall 25.8 inches as officials rush to protect health and welfare. Emergency sessions plan for police fire food and shelter while tens of thousands fight transportation disruption and fuel shortages.
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New York
Edward M. Bernecker
Brooklyn
Red Cross
Army
Queens
Vincent R. Impellitteri
VA Faces Loss Of 1400 Medics In Coming Spring
Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley warned the Veterans Administration will lose 1,400 physicians in May as replacements become the top challenge for the next medical director. Hawley resigned effective next Wednesday after two years, noting many officers were wartime trained in army and navy programs and posted to isolated hospitals.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Paul R. Hawley
Hawley
Army
Navy
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