Peace aims cited in Truman briefing on Palestine crisis
Washington reports a better understanding between the United States and Britain on Palestine yet warns that policy gaps remain. President Truman reiterates US aims to foster peace and stability in the Middle East while Britain maintains ties with Arab states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Truman
Middle East
Israel
United Kingdom
State Department
Trans-Jordan A Aqaba
London
Bevin
Oliver Franks
Lovett
Jessup
Franks
Philip C. Jessup
United Nations
Paris
Duncan Also In River Path
Residents along the Gila river valley faced rising flood danger with the water cresting at 13.1 feet at the Safford bridge. Emergency crews from the Mt. Graham Red Cross and disaster relief squads assessed damage in Hollywood and Duncan while schools closed and residents evacuated to higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safford
Duncan
Gila
Safford Bridge
Hollywood
Vernon Burrell
Mt. Graham Red Cross
Charles Waughtal
Red Cross
Bryce
Indian Hot Springs
KGLU
Highway Department
Virden
N. M
San Francisco
Verde
Horsehoe Dam
Truman Plans Tax Hikes on Six Thousand Dollar Earners Stir Debate
President Truman suggested considering higher federal income taxes for individuals earning six thousand dollars or more, while lawmakers push for spending cuts to balance the budget. Treasury defines middle income as starting near six thousand, up to thirty thousand annually, with debate over a suggested four billion in new taxes and a record peacetime budget of over 41 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
Truman
Congress
iThursday
Treasury
Roosevelt
United States
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Rep. Cannon
D-Mo
Sabino Attack Case Ends With Two Long Prison Terms
Charles B. Voeckell, 26, was sentenced in superior court by Judge Lee Garrett after a two hour hearing to 20 to 25 years for attempt to kill Richard Y. Ginter and 5 to 6 years for assault with a deadly weapon, with sentences to run concurrently. The defense had sought a new trial and mitigation. an appeal is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renzie Russell
Charles B. Voeckell
Justice of the Peace Court
Lee Garrett
Superior Court
Richard Y. Ginter
Sabine Canyon
Tucson
Sabino Canyon
Garrett
Voeckell
Freeda Voeckel
McLean
Lane Voeckell
Ginter
Upper
Ginters
Banks May Supply Cash For Workers Until Suit Ended
State civil service changes paydays to the 5th and 20th and seeks bank advances on wages to cover employees until the new law is resolved. Ann Frohmiller aims to arrange bank support in Phoenix and Tucson with legal pay for already rendered services by Jan. 20. County workers to be paid as usual while the payroll dispute over the civil service act remains before the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Civil Service Commission
Ann Frohmiller
Phoenix
Tucson
Frohmiller
State Supreme Court
Highway Patrol
University of Arizona
Industrial Commission
Tax Office
J. Byron McCormick
First Man To Fly Over Alps Is Dead
Paris report says Juan Bielovucic, 59, Peruvian aviation pioneer and WWI French air force veteran, died Friday in a Paris hospital after cerebral hemorrhage. He is credited as the first airman to fly over the Alps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Paris
Juan Bielovucic
Bielovucic
Alpe
UA Book Sign Like Topsy Just Growed
The No Bluebooks sign over the University of Arizona bookstore entrance grew large by Friday morning as staff said exam books arrived for sale in the afternoon. The slogan expanded into humor with Morse code shorthand and various languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsy
University of Arizona
Old Main
Nun Blakes
Smohawks, Inc
Joe Smoes
Pepper Pushes Taft-Hartley Speed Up Move
Sen Pepper leads Democrats to urge the Senate labor committee to skip hearings on repealing the Taft Hartley Act. He says lengthy past hearings suffice and aims to end the issue quickly as Taft and Republicans resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Pepper
Fla
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ohio
County Plans To Seek Emergency Tax Funds
County officials prepare to ask the state tax commission for a hearing to authorize a special levy beyond the 1948-49 county budget of 1 238 509. Departments report spending more than half their year’s allotment in six months, with the county hospital seeking 183 955 extra for the remainder of the year. If approved, the hospital would rise from 378 504 to 562 458.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
State Tax Commission
J. Homer Boyd
Tax Commission
Odom Feels Wind Delays Oakland to New York Flight
Captain Bill Odom, 29, halted his non stop Hawaii to New York attempt at Oakland after 22 hours and about 2400 miles. He set a world light plane distance record but iced conditions and headwinds forced a landing, eyeing a possible restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Bill Odom
Hawaii
New York
Sierras
Honolulu
Odom
Tucson Utility Sets Record In New Installations For 1948
J R Snider president of Tucson Gas Electric Light Power Co disclosed a 1948 record of 10 376 gas and electric meters installed 6049 power meters 4327 gas with 5473 electric services and 4025 gas services. Weather and stranded California truckers delayed some deliveries while SB meters arrived. The utility now serves 34427 electric outlets and 20467 gas outlets with most installations for residential use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Utility
Tucson Gas, Electric Light &Power Co
J. R. Snider
Snider
Tg&e
Acheson Wins Senate Foreign Relations Panel Backing
Washington January 14 Dean Acheson won unanimous approval of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for secretary of state. Chairman Connally says the nomination will be reported next week with expected swift confirmation. Acheson defended his Russia policy stance and asserted the president retains final authority while he acts to push policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Acheson
Truman
George C. Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Senate
Connally
D-Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Russia
Sen
Wherry
Nebraska
Taft
Ohio
Capehart
R-Ind
Russell
D-Ga
A. A. Berle, Jr
State Department
Berle
Sen. Smith
R-Nj
Truman Mum About Cabinet and Inauguration
President Truman said no cabinet changes or inauguration plans are set beyond next Thursday. He hinted that higher personal income taxes might affect households earning about six thousand dollars annually and supported a Middle East peace policy amid Palestine tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Thursty
State of the Union m
Reds To End China Treaties
Mao Tze-tung, speaking in a Chinese language broadcast from Shanghai, demands abrogation of U S China treaties as a condition for peace and calls for trial of war criminals. He lists eight peace terms including cancellation of the constitution and land reforms, and asserts Red forces will liberate the Chinese people with U S support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Mao Tze-tung
China
United States
Red
Mao
Chiang
Madame Chiang
Republic of China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peace
U. S
River Path
Norman Harrington
Trip
California
Senate Group
Cabinet
Ambussee
Chiang Kai-shek
Wea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!