Murder Trial Draws Large Prescott Crowd
The murder trial of 19 year old John Maddox in Yavapai county resumed with an overflow crowd. Prosecutors opened with Todd questions as witnesses included Prescott photographer Harlan Ludwig and mortuary employee Felix Alcorn who identified Bloody clothing and Oehler's body.
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U.P
John Maddox
Yavapai County
David Palmer
Leo Stack
Maddox
Arizona Power Company
Poland Junction
Frohman Lee Oehler
Humboldt
Harlan Ludwig
Oehler
Felix Alcorn
Prescott Mortuary
Alcorn
Truman Finishes West Trip. Faces Backlog at White House
President Truman returns to Washington after the western tour and must clear a congressionally caused backlog. He plans brief talks from his train platform and rests a few days before formal briefings with Democratic leaders, with major addresses expected in Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Dri
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St. Louis
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Clinton P. Anderson
U. S. Senate
New Mexico
Interior
J. A. Krug
Oscar L. Chapman
Mr. Truman
Indictments Tied to Reducing Prices Through Lobbying
Violations of the lobbying registration act carry penalties up to two years in jail or a $10,000 fine or both. Offenders face a ban on lobbying or testifying before any congressional committee for three years.
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Congressional Committee
Truman and Stalin meeting possible amid election year talk
The piece considers whether President Truman might seek better relations with Russia and even meet Stalin during an election year. It notes Republican influence, Farley’s warning about Henry Wallace’s third party bid, and the uncertain path as four months remain before the vote.
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Carroll Reece
Truman
Russia
Stalin
Politburo
Mr. Stalin
James A. Farley
Farley
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Mr. Truman
Senate approves navy funding and foreign spending boost
The Senate advanced foreign policy priorities by voice vote approving a 3.686 billion dollar navy appropriation starting July 1, sending the measure back to the House for action on a 125 million dollar Senate boost. It also disposed of a 43.422 million dollar government corporations bill including TVA funding and voted 64 to 15 to restore a 12 month period for the European recovery program, which faced a 245 million dollar reduction.
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Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chamber
Fire at Flagstaff opens double shift to save lumber
Fire at Flagstaff triggers double shift at McNary sawmill to finish rough dry lumber. Company aims to recover about half lost finishing capacity by extending Flagstaff operations. Over 400 firefighters combat flames seen 65 miles away at Holbrook. Emergency support from Ft. Apache agency aids extinguishing spot fires. Damaged loot includes a dozen box cars an electric locomotive and several motorized lumber buggies.
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Flagstaff
McNary
Warren
Holbrook
Ft. Apache
Convention agenda targets limited nominations and long circus
A morning session sets the plan for a convention program that limits nominating speeches to 15 minutes and four seconding speeches of five minutes each, totaling 35 minutes per candidate. Delegates likely will vote on Thursday next week after demonstrations described as the circus part of a convention.
Stassen aides hint at draft move for Vandenberg
Reports from the Harold E. Stassen camp say if Stassen fails to secure the Republican nomination he could back a convention push to draft Sen. Arthur Vandenberg. Associates note Stassen’s standing has improved since his Oregon primary defeat to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Arthur Vandenberg
Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
Oregon
Vandenberg
Bankers and civic leader’s Arizona career outlined
Wayland Abbott and Dismuke Dismuke rose through Valley National Bank roles from 1926, with Abbott advancing from Consolidated National to Valley National then Phoenix in 1934. Abbott served as lieutenant colonel in the Army Air Corps on Saipan during World War II.
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Shrine
Rotary International
Wayland
Read Mullen Motor Company
Wally Bank Building Corp
St. Luke's Sanitorium
University of Arizona War Memorial Fund
Boy Scouts of America
Phoenix Junior Chamber of Commerce
Maricopa County
Political and road project notices in brief
Braden leads with 10 172 votes while Rep. Douglas has 10 026. Ezra Van Horn files second suit to block spending of a 40 million dollars miners welfare and retirement fund. In Phoenix, bids totaling 571 388 for three road projects are set for the highway commission. Johnson Construction Co is low. In Washington, House action on raising federal worker pay depends on Republican leadership with Rules Committee approving two measures for debate upon GOP signal.
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Washington
Ezra van Horn
Phoenix
U.2
State Highway Commission
Johnson Construction Co
Tucson
Yuma
House
Republica
Rules
Haraszthy Fathered American Wine Industry in California
The article credits an Americanized Hungarian, Haraszthy, as the real father of the American wine industry, noting he brought thousands of slips of European grapes to California.
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Haraszthy
California
Petticoat Market Expected to Slip This Autumn
Washington report says petticoat sales boomed in early 1948 then show signs of decline as fall styles favor shorter slips. A department store source notes the industry grew from 30 000 to 164 000 dozens in 1948 first quarter, but outlook worsens for budget conscious shoppers.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce
Robert Lehman
Lehman
New York
Barney McCosky Hurts Back In Wall Collision
Detroit April 16. Barney McCosky, Philadelphia outfielder, bruised back after colliding with Briggs Stadium left field wall while chasing Dick Wakefield’s drive. He was carried off on a stretcher. Detroit won 4 to 1. He expects to miss today’s game but return soon.
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Detroit
Barney McCosky
Briggs Stadium
Philadelphia
McCosky
Dick Wakefield
Tiger Athletic
Tiger
Jack Homel
Barney
Arabs roll back gains as Egypt accuses Jews in Palestine
The Arabs claim regret yet consolidate gains while Egypt accuses Jewish forces of pushing the truce in Palestine by occupying strategic positions. Israel alleges the British plan to set up a military camp near Haifa and announces mobilization for essential work with up to ten years imprisonment for violators. Irgun Zvai Leumi rebrands as Jewish Freedom Movement while pledging to stay underground outside Israel.
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Egypt
Palestine
Israel
Haifa
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Jewish Freedom Movement
Thanks to Tucson Company for quick auto repair parts
A bus rider thanks a stranger for directions to Tucson Motor Replacement Company. The firm used its teletype system to contact Los Angeles and arrange air delivery of needed parts, restoring the car’s operation quickly. The writer, Bill Williams, notes the firm’s Indian School and Valley Roads location and the phone number 3416.
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Tucson Motor Replacement Company
Los Angeles
Indian School
Valley Roads
Congress Deadlock Hinders Farm and Housing Bills
Senate opposition blocks a conservation program while southern congressmen protest cotton fairness. House backing for a short term farm program faces a tough House vote. Oleo tax repeal linked to farm bill fails to gain traction. Taft E-W housing plan passes the Senate but stalls in the House after a rules committee meeting.
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Sen. Lucas
D-Ill
House
Senate
Housing Legislation Hopes Amid Debate Deadlock
Speaker Martin notes hope for passage of housing legislation before adjournment while Rules Chairman Allen calls the T-E-W bill unlikely though signals broad desire for housing measures. The dialogue underscores a pending deadline and political maneuvering.
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Martin
R-Mass
Congress
Leo E. Allen
R-Ill
Rules Group
Substitute Measure May Face Debate
A substitute measure could be brought to debate as officials weigh its potential impact. The proposal covers policy adjustments and seeks alignment with current budget goals and regulatory frameworks. Supporters cite clarity and efficiency while opponents urge caution on unintended consequences.
Unrestricted Name Changes Claimed Without Legal Process
A claim says any person in the United States may change his name at will without legal process if done in good faith for an honest purpose.
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United States
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