Allies Strike Back At Reds Berlin Currency Move
Western Allies reject a Russian order for Berlin currency and announce a separate western zone money for western sectors. Moscow may push to form an eastern German state while calling for a broader attack on European recovery plans. A Berlin demonstration turns communist led as Moscow bans western marks. Dewey could reach about 400 votes on the first GOP ballot.
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Russia
Warsaw
Germany
U. S
Communist Information Bureau
V. M. Molotov
Poland
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Britain
France
Europe
Greeks Attack Guerrilla Stronghold in Grammos Mountains
Greek second and tenth divisions push into the Grammos guerrilla pocket near Albania as the ninth division advances along the Albanian border. King Paul I visits the front while Lt. Gen. Van Fleet says the offensive should end in four weeks with mop up by August 1.
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Athens
Grammos
Albania
Vourbiani
Nestorion
Greece
Paul I
Kozane
James A. van Fleet
U. S
Henry
Tempe State Denied Land Plan For Industrial Use
Tempe State college was rejected in its bid for 130 acres around the Aluminum Company plant. WAA administrator Jess Larson informed Acting Gov. Dan E. Garvey that the land had been misclassified as agricultural and will be redesignated as industrial. The college sought the land for agricultural experiments.
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Tempe State College
Aluminum Co., of America
Jess Larson
WAA
Washington
Dan E. Garvey
Coal Talks May Lead To Contract
In Tel Aviv two Israeli ministers resigned amid the clash with Irgun Zvai Leumi as a 600 ton munitions cargo mission was foiled at Tel Aviv beach. In Washington George F. Brewer was named comptroller for the ECA in Europe. In UMW coal talks, John L. Lewis and operators pressed for progress as Truman’s inquiry board extended deadlines and prepared a report to the president.
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Army of Israel
Irgun Zvai Leumi
J. L. Fishman
Yehuda Shapiro
Irgun
LST
Washington
George F. Brewer
Phoenix
Ariz
Economic Corporation Administration
Europe
U. S
John L. Lewis
Truman
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Time Out
UMW
President Truman
Mr. Truman
Rescue of 21 aboard downed Mexican airliner disclosed
In Tijuana a rescue released details of 19 passengers and two crew members from a Mexican Aerovias Contreras flight. Among those rescued on Monday was Mexican film actress Isabella Corona.
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Tijuana
Mex
Aerovias Contreras
Isabella Corona
Conciliation Efforts Continue Amid Regional Differences
In Phoenix efforts to reconcile divergent views in the region persist as leaders pursue dialogue. Details and quotes are expected in BULLETINS on Page 11.
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Phoenix
Ari
Garvey Signs Tucson Charter Amendments
Acting Gov Dan E Garvey signed a suite of Tucson charter amendments focused on fiscal operations. The changes were approved at the June 8 election and were brought to Phoenix for the signature by City Clerk Carl Hitt.
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Phoenix
Dan E. Garvey
City of
Tucson
Carl Hitt
Garvey
Osborn Men Garvey Break Over Patrol Control
Acting Governor Dan E. Garvey clashes with Osborn appointees as the state highway commission asserts jurisdiction over the highway patrol. Walker was ordered to report on patrol rules and the commission seeks legislative authority.
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Phoenix
U.P
Dan E. Garvey
Sidney P. Osborn
State Highway Commission
Highway Patrol
Garvey
R. G. Langmantle
Riddlesbarger Trial Opens Amid Testimony Question
The anticipated rape trial of Rufus Riddlesbarger begins with speculation on how Doris Mae Kessel will testify. Prosecutors face a range of five years to life and the defendant’s fate hinges on the witness's forthcoming statements. Doris Mae previously denied advances in a Phoenix deposition connected to a $350 000 damage suit against the defendant.
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Rufus Riddlesbarger
Doris Mae Kessel
Riddlesbarger
Doris Mae
Phoenix
Homer
Fredia Kessel
Riddlesbargers
Depo
Rain Delays Louis Walcott Fight at Yankee Stadium
The Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title bout was postponed to Thursday night at Yankee Stadium due to rain and threatening weather. Louis weighed 213 1/2 pounds, Walcott 194 1/4, with Eddie Eagan outlining scoring rules if rounds are even. the weather remains the key factor as the era could end.
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New York
Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Eddie Eagan
New York State Athletic Commission
Louis
Tami Mauriello
Walcott
Telephone valuations boosted by state tax commission
The Arizona state tax commission raised Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co valuation by 1,180,134 to 10,583,386 and boosted American Telephone and Telegraph Co by 331,774.42 to 3,056,916 as part of its annual utility value study. The increases will be reviewed by the state board of equalization.
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Phoenix
State Tax Commission
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
State Board of Equalization
Mountain States
Delegates Prepare Final Balloting At GOP Convention
Philadelphia dispatch details third and fourth day programs for the Republican national convention with nominating speeches slated, roll calls for president and vice president balloting, and possible extension into Friday.
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Philadelphia
Roll Call
Garvey Silent On Governor Candidacy Plans
Garvey declined to discuss his political intentions at a press conference saying he had nothing to say about a potential Democratic nomination for governor. He has reportedly considered running since Gov. Osborn's death, with some waiting for mourning to end before a possible announcement. He also asked Atty. Gen. DeConcini to review whether he or the highway commission controls the highway patrol.
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Phoenix
A. G. Walker
State Highway Commission
Highway Patrol
Dan E. Garvey
Walker
Garvey
Sidney P. Osborn
Atty
Evo de Concini
Highway Com
Hoover Receives Silent Yet Thunderous GOP Ovation
At the Philadelphia convention Herbert Hoover, 73, was honored with a sweeping, astonished ovation from delegates. The former president stood as a symbol of party loyalty, respected for past wins and losses, his appearance marked by quiet dignity and aging presence.
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Hal Boyle
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Hoover
Boyle
Dewey Forces Far In Lead In Nominations Battle
Philadelphia dispatch reports Dewey's nomination seems assured by the third ballot as Dewey supporters claim a 60 vote surplus. Indiana and Pennsylvania caucus plans loom while Arizona may yield to New York if Alabama reneges. Radio listeners urged as the convention proceeds and a Dewey second ballot outcome looms.
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William H. Johnson
Philadelphia
Dewey
Gov
Acathens
New York
Arizona
Ohio
Sen
Taft
Alabama
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Charles Halleck
House
Grundy
Duff
San Juan Rain May Not Fall
Believers in the San Juan day rain legend scan the sky for signs of rain on June 24 but Tucson weather officials expect a dry day. The 1948 forecast suggests no measurable rain for Southern Arizona as traditions recall fiestas and cock fighting once linked to the celebration. Start of San Juan day rituals include washing away sins in irrigation ditches.
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San Juan
U. S. Weather Bureau
Tucson Weather Bureau
Tucson
Arizona
Calle Real
Stassen Taft Tactics Narrow GOP Nomination Path
Philadelphia reports a stop-Dewey movement drafting a plan to allow delegates to decide the Republican nominee on the convention floor. Stassen and Taft meet with Duff and Michigan’s Sigler as Dewey gains support from Driscoll and alas, Vandenberg signals.
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Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Sen
Taft
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Gov
Sigler
Michigan
Thomas E. Dewey
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
New York
Driscoll
Dewey
Arthur A. Vandenberg
Dwight Green
Illinois
Missouri
James Kem
Edward Martin
Joe Grundy
Taft-Stassen
Duff
Baseball Scores Likely Rained MLB Cards and Results
National League games were postponed by rain including Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and Boston at St Louis as well as Cincinnati at Philadelphia. In the American League Washington beat Detroit 2 to 1 while New York visited Cleveland and Boston played Chicago and Philadelphia visited St Louis in night games.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cleveland
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