House Favors Seven Member Interstate Streams Commission
The Arizona House endorsed a seven member interstate streams commission with turnout 36 to 18 in favor. Amendments by Rep. Sidney Kartus to set policy by water filings were defeated. The body also fixed appointment dates for 1949 and 1951 1953 and 1955, with representation across counties debated before final action.
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Phoenix
Interstate Stream Commission
Sidney Kartus
Maricopa
House
Interstate Streams Commission
R. H. Forbes
Tucson
Oscar Cole
Aso
Kartus
Robert H. Wallace
Maricopa County
Parke Gilbert
No Increase On Gas For Power In Arizona
Arizona utilities will pay 18 cents per cubic foot for natural gas used to generate electricity, avoiding a proposed rise. The rate matches the federal standard and covers mining power needs. supply provisions require El Paso Natural Gas to cover differences if gas is scarce and fuel oil is used. Home gas distribution is not included in the agreement.
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STAPF
Phoenix
Arizona Corporation Commission
el Paso Natural Gas Company
The
Corporation Commission
William T. Brooks
Federal Power Commission
Wilson T. Wright
House of Commons backs 50,000 pound Elizabeth fund
The house of commons voted 294 to 17 to grant Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip £50 000 a year after a brief debate. The government measure passed on the decisive second reading despite a revolt by a few Labour members.
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London
House of Commons
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Mrs Fields Denied Plea For Half Of Gifts From Fields
In Los Angeles on January 20, the superior court denied Harriet C Fields widow of comedian W C Fields her claim to half of an estimated 482000 given away during his life. Judge Stanley N Barnes ruled she must sue each recipient separately. Recipients named include Adel C Smith Fields sister and Walter Fields brother who allegedly received 100000 and 150000 respectively. Fields died December 25 1946 leaving an 800000 estate with a 10000 bequest to Mrs Fields.
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Los Angeles
W. C. Fields
Superior Court
Stanley N. Barnes
Harriet C. Fields
Fields
Adel C. Smith
Walter
Wallace Aids Cause Of GOP
Republican leaders express confidence that Henry Wallace’s third party bid could swing Democratic votes toward a GOP president. National Chairman Caroll Reece criticizes Truman and cites alleged Democratic Communist ties, while Rep. Katherine St. George warns against overreliance on Wallace and urges faith in Republican principles.
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Washington
Republican National
Reece
Pera
Democratic Party
Communist Party
Katherine St. George
New York
Wallace
National Committee
Merciful Providence
Sen. Bricker
Ohio
Tucson Man Fatally Struck In Early Morning Traffic
Eustacio Machado, 43, of 216 East 30th Street, died after being struck near South Sixth Avenue and 19th Street just after midnight. The driver, Lee Amick, 53, a nurse at Pima County Hospital, said he swerved to avoid the pedestrian who appeared intoxicated, dragging Machado 20 feet before the car stopped. Amick reported no negligent driving. another witness, Ramirez, was reportedly drunk when questioned.
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Tucson
Eustacio Machado
East 30Th Street
Machado
South Sixth Avenue
19Th Street
Lee
Amick
Pima County
Reynaldo Ramirez
West 19Th Street
Ramirez
Rioting in Bagdad Claims Eight, Widespread Destruction
In Bagdad on January 20, eight people were killed in six hours of rioting linked to opposition to the British Iraq alliance. Police and army backed by armored cars restored order by noon. hundreds arrested. Among the dead were two policemen, two inspectors, and four civilians.
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Bagdad
Iraq
Iraq Army
Bagdan
Council of Ministers
United States Information Service
Demonstrators Slap Anti British Placards at Gates in Shanghai
News from Shanghai reports demonstrators plastered anti British placards on gates as anti foreign sentiment rises in China. The brief note mentions the scene and directs to another page for related IRAQ coverage.
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Shanghai
China
Iraq
Louisiana Vote Wooed By Four Candidates
New Orleans January 20 The Louisiana governor race features former Gov Sam Jones Earl K Long U S Rep James Morrison and Appeals Judge Robert Kennon as voters face a tight contest amid illness weather and a possible February 24 second primary Observers see no clear front runner while Domengeaux backs Jones and Long vows income disclosure to counter charges of tax avoidance The race centers on highway and school promises with turnout forecast to be light due to chill rain and a record 900000 Democrats officially registered See Louisiana on Page 11 for full details.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Sam Jones
Earl K. Long
U. S
James H. Morrison
Robert F. Kennon
Weather Bureau
Congress
James Domengeaux
D-La
Domengeaux
Jones
Long
Huey Long
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Earl
Pauley Demands Vindication In Senate Inquiry
Edwin W. Pauley, special Army adviser, asserts he did not use inside information for profit and seeks public vindication. He notes a $932,703 commodity profit over three years and plans to resign from Army and State roles as Senate probes continue with Harold Stassen set to testify.
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Washington
Edwin W. Pauley
Senate
Pauley
Bridges
R-Nh
Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
California
Department of the Army
Marshall
Bridges Fin
Utility Service Suit Scheduled for Monday Hearing
The Arizona supreme court will hear arguments Monday January 26 in a dispute between Tucson Gas Electric Light & Power Co. and the Arizona Corporation Commission. The decision could determine the price Tucson must pay if condemnation proceedings succeed. The case stems from a 1947 order directing gas and electric service to Albert Oshrin and Carl Rackley, Tucson residents who complained the utility refused service.
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State Supreme Court
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
Arizona Corporation Commission
Tucson
Phoenix
The
Corporation Commission
Albert S. Oshrin
Carl N. Rackleyft
Commission
Cold Wave Eases After 50 Die Across 17 States
A rare break in severe cold brought relief after days of subzero temperatures across the Midwest, Northeast and South. The death toll reached fifty as many regions reported moderating readings though snow and winds lingered in northern areas.
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Midwest
Massachusetts
Middle Atlantic
South
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
New England
Ware
Mass
Maine
New Hampshire
New York State
New York City
Shreveport
Texas
Arkansas
Senate Rejects Truman Plea for Kuter CAB Chairmanship
Senate armed forces committee rejected President Truman's bid to name Maj. Gen. Laurence E. Kuter as Civil Aeronautics Board chairman while allowing him to keep his air force rank and pay. The panel refused the required special legislation and affirmed an earlier unanimous vote against the measure.
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Washington
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Truman
Laurence 8. Kuter
Civil Aeronautics Board
Tydings
Bridges
Kilgore
Hill
White House
House Armed Services Committee
Kuter
Senate
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Sens
Morse
R-Cre
Maybank
D-Sc
Gurney
R-Sd
James M. Landis
Oswald Ryan, Jr
Harllee Branch
Josh Lee
Oklahoma
U. S
International Civil Aviation Organization
Barney Willis Sets Fast Steer Wrestling Time at National Western
In Denver on January 20 Barney Willis of White Salmon Washington posted 5.2 seconds for steer wrestling the fastest so far at the National Western Livestock Show. Second place went to Bill Lowry 7.6 seconds and Tater Decker 9.6 seconds. Other event results include bull riding saddle bronc and roping with listed riders and times.
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Denver
Barney Willis
White Salmon
Wash
Bill Lowry
Brush
Colo
Tater Decker
Roswell
N. M
Buck Goodspeed
Wetunka
Waldo Haythorn
Ogallala
Neb
Spike Bronson
First Heifer Brings $5,000 in National Western Sale
Purebred Herefords open the national western stock show with the first heifer selling for 5000 dollars, a record for the event. Bortz Bros. paid Walton W. Thorp five thousand for Rebel 39th as 1000 spectators watched more than 300 cattle compete. Bulls and heifers judged include Laymore Prince Control as shorthorn bull grand champion and Glassingall Research as reserve. Palomino and Angus titles awarded to multiple exhibitors across Colorado Iowa Illinois Oklahoma and Kansas venues.
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Denver
Bortz Bros
Uniontown
Walton W. Thorp
Britton
S. D
Clausen Bros
Spencer
Laymore Prince Control
Mathers Bros
Mason City
Glassingall Research
Pride 500Th
West Woodlawns Farms
Creston
Lewis J. Pierce
Joan
East Woodlawn
Gold King Bailey
J. 8. Eggen
Pawhuska
Okla
Silvertone
H. J. Weiscamp
Alamosa
Colo
Weiscamp
Showboat
Thomas Hensley
Delta
Miss Prissy
Ray L. Moore
Briggsdale
Dainty Diane
Elmer Wilson
Dodge City
Has
Mickey Belle
Dulles Presses Marshall Plan Ties and Defense Pact
John Foster Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that rejecting the Marshall plan could let Russia dominate Europe and force a massive rearmament. He urged linking aid to a mutual Western pact, German economic rebuilding, and a strong European administration to prevent folly and strengthen defense. He warned that a trimmed plan would prompt larger U S defense funds and stressed cooperation with East and West.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Congress
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Europe
Germany
State Department
Western
Dulles
U. S
Atlantic
Normandy
Dakar
Britain Receives Largest Share Of Marshall Plan Aid
The state department projected Britain could get 1.76 billion dollars of the 6.8 billion in aid for Europe in the first 15 months. The illustrative breakdown lists France 1.434, Germany 0.914, Italy 0.869, Netherlands 0.705, Belgium Luxembourg 0.323, Greece 0.186, Austria 0.182, Denmark 0.164, Ireland 0.152, French-occupied Germany 0.08, Norway 0.034, Sweden 0.033, Iceland 0.013, and Saar 0.011. No funds for Portugal Switzerland or Turkey.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Europe
Department
Congress
France
Germany
Italy
The
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Greece
Austria
Denmark
Lreland
Norway
Sweden
Iceland
Saar
Portugal
Switzerland
Turkey
House Foreign Afairs Committee
Sen. Hickenlooper
Rja
House
Lewis W. Douglas
Britain
Soviet demands dissolution of American British zoning pact
Berlin dispatch reports Soviet marshal Sokolovsky urged the Allied Control Council to dissolve the American British joint admin of western Germany arguing it violates Potsdam. Gen Clay described Western measures to improve western Germany as hunger protests rise.
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Wassily Sokolovsky
Allied Control Council
U. S
Great Britain
Bizonia
Lucius D. Clay
Clay
Washington
Foreign Ministers' Council
London
Robert Murphy
United States
Moscow
Sokolovsky
Sobeolaliatete
Council
Bitonia
Food Strike Spreads Across Cologne and German Zones
In Frankfurt on January 20, Cologne workers planned a 24 hour general strike starting at 6 00 a m Wednesday amid shortages. Wider unrest spread through the British and American zones with spontaneous work stoppages and threats of idle labor as 120 000 Cologne workers were expected to join.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Cologne
Bizonia
Ruhr
Bavaria
Passau
Austria
Knutson bill seeks $5.6 billion tax cut backed by GOP
Rep. Knutson says the House Republican Steering Committee approved his plan to cut taxes by 5.6 billion dollars. The measure faces administration opposition and a likely veto, with Republicans arguing they can override it. President Truman proposes a $40 cost of living credit per taxpayer and dependent to offset revenue losses. The Knutson bill would not raise taxes.
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Washington
Rep
Knutson
R-Minn
House
Republican Steering Committee
Truman
Knutsen
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D-Ga
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