Pima farmers cite $3 million loss from wrong crop estimate
A House subcommittee upheld claims that US Agriculture Department errors cost Pima County cotton farmers about 3 million dollars. The 1951 misestimate, tied to export limits and price controls, caused prices to spike and led to heavy losses for those selling early. The panel urged modernization of crop estimates but warned errors can occur in unusual years.
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Pima County
Agriculture Department
House
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
Full Agriculture Committee
Charles F. Brannan
Agriculture Committee
Com
Pes
Truman to sign reluctant wage price controls bill
President Truman told Democratic leaders he will sign the compromise controls bill, extending wage and rent controls for up to ten months and avoiding a lapse at midnight. The measure, shaped by Senate and House versions, narrows price ceilings and maintains Taft Hartley debate without triggering broader action.
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Washington
Truman
Sam Rayburn
White
House
Senate
KOPO Files Third TV Application in Tucson
KOPO, Tucson CBS outlet, filed for a television permit with the FCC for channel 13 becoming the third local station to apply. General Manager E S Mittendorf announced the filing, joining KVOA for channel 4 and KCNA for channel 9. Channel 6 remains allocated to Tucson as non commercial.
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Tucson
CBS
KOPO
E. S. Mittendorf
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
KVOA
KCNA
Pima Traffic Deaths Rise in First Half of Year
Pima county records show 16 automobile fatalities in the first six months, up from 10 last year. Ajo area accidents rose to two, with March causing a second fatality. Sheriff’sTraffic division now handles patrol outside city limits, easing Highway Patrol loads. Capt Ruth notes four days without a new investigation and cites a 30 percent statewide travel increase. Davis Monthan and local plants boost traffic, with Southern Arizona fatalities totaling 19 versus 20 in 1951.
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Pima County
Ajo
Phoenix
Tucson
Emral Ruth
Highway Patrol
Frank A. Eyman
A. W
Scrap) Roberts
Arizona
Ruth
Pima
Cochise
Santa Cruz
I Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Grand Central
Hughes
Acheson Sees U S Stay With Austrians Until Freedom
U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson announced in Vienna that American troops will remain in occupied Austria until its independence is secured. He blamed Soviet delaying tactics for blocking a four power treaty, noting three powers want to go home. Acheson met President Koerner and officials at the Habsburg palace as crowds cheered.
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Vienna
Austria
U. S
Dean Acheson
Russia
Acheson
Theodor Koerner
Truman
Karl Gruber
Allies Accuse Berlin Reds Of Mass German Expulsions
Western allies accuse Soviet forces of brutal mass expulsions of Germans along the border between occupation zones in Germany. notes to Chuikov condemn expulsions as four power violations and warn of deliberate separation. East Berlin communists pledge to mobilize protests to oust West Berlin mayor Reuter.
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Berlin
W.P
Russia
Vassily I. Chuikov
Germany
East Berlin
Josef Stalin
West Berlin
Neues Deutschland
U.S
Dean Acheson
West
Acheson
Ancient seeds yield bloom on Kenilworth lotus tree
National capital parks report a pink lotus bloom on a tree grown from seeds tens of thousands of years old. Seeds from Manchuria were sent via Dr. Endo to Dr. Chaney and then to the parks, germinated and planted in 1951, with a blossom appearing yesterday.
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Washington
National Capital Parks
Kenilworth
Parks
Manchuria
Seido Endo
Sendai University
Japan
Endo
Ralph W. Chaney
University of California
Senate Raises Air Force Aid in 1952 Budget Action
President Truman signed the first regular domestic appropriation bill for 1952, funding the treasury and post office at 3.4379 billion dollars. The Senate then approved an amendment to allow air force contracting for new planes on credit to reach 143 wings by July 1, 1955, with a mix of cash and credit totaling more than earlier cash alone. The plan aims to strengthen the air force amid a feared Soviet long-range attack capability by 1954 or 1955.
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Washington
Truman
Treasury
Post Office
Senate
Air Force
Sen. O'Mahoney
D-Wye
House
O’mahoney
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Soviet Russia
Steel Union Gains Momentum in Four-Week Steel Strike
CIO President Philip Murray told 4,000 Youngstown, Ohio union members that progress with Bethlehem Steel signals movement toward a wage stabilization board settlement. Bethlehem officials sought an agreement, but U S Steel rejected a secrecy‑brokered pact as talks with the six largest companies lag.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
Big Steel
Wage Stabilization Board
Philip Murray
Youngstown
Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Murray
Bethlehem
New York
U. S. Steel
John A. Stephens
Taft Moves To Chicago On Delegation Fight
Senator Taft arrived in Chicago as Republican hearings open on contested Texas and other state delegations. He said he favors compromise, aims to discuss all subjects, and will televise hearings if possible. Taft claimed broad delegate support and noted differences with AP counts, while suggesting possible roles for opponents if he wins the nomination.
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Denver
Frank Carlson
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Republican National Committee
Taft
Texas
Ing Taft
National Committee
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Allies Bomb Through Fog Over Korea Front Lines
Allied air power pressed through dense clouds and rain as B 26s and B 29s launched multiple strikes across northwest Korea and the Yalu rail and power targets. Radar guided raids, limited observed results, and reports of light ground activity followed Sunday clashes with estimated enemy casualties.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
United Nations
Okinawa
Kwaksan
Manchuria
Samdong
Pyongyang
Chorwon
Reds
U.N
Suiho Dam
Yalu
Air Force
Navy
Rhee Delivers Ultimatum as Korean Crisis Escalates
President Syngman Rhee demanded rapid approval of his constitutional amendments to allow popular presidential elections and a two house legislature or he would dissolve the assembly. He faced strong opposition from the body and local councils while a UN mission envoy warned by hardline elements to leave Korea amid turmoil.
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Pusan
Korea
South Korea
Syng‘man Rhee
National Assembly
Rhee
Chang Taek Sang
Republic
United Nations
Baron Gerald van Ittersum
Netherlands
Omaha Dog Keeps Cool in Heat Amid Summer Swelter
Eugene W. Rabe of Omaha Nebraska reports his two year old Black Labrador named Mr Chips stays cool during the heat wave. The dog is often seen rolling in the bird bath waters under the willows on hot days.
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Omaha
Mr. Chips
Eugene W. Rabe
Neb
Clear Skies Lure Sleep in Old Pueblo Nights
Sacko notes clear skies bring comfortable sleep in the Old Pueblo. Local Midwest travelers endure higher heat with St. Louis at 105 yesterday and a 72 degree low. Forecast calls for possible thunderstorms near Cochise stronghold and nearby mountain areas south and east.
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Old Pueblo
Midwest
St. Louis
Cochise
Here
Hiker’s Body Found Near Holbrook on Desert Trail
The nude decomposed body of Otto W. Grummt, 48, from Philadelphia, was found about 21 miles northeast of Holbrook on the Navajo reservation. A coroner’s jury ruled death from thirst, starvation and exposure after he had been missing for six weeks.
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Holbrook
Philadelphia
Navajo Reservation
Tony Ortega
Otto W. Grummt
Ortega
Grummt
Holbrook l
Gordon Robinson
Heat Wave Grips Nation as Death Toll Near Two Hundred
A week long heat wave scorches southern and central states with 90s to 108 degrees. Rain and storms bring brief relief in parts of the East and South, while heat related deaths climb toward 200. Temperatures soar in Chicago St Louis Kansas City and other cities as thunderstorms threaten power lines and roads.
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Rockies
East
South Atlantic States
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Malden
Mercury
U. S. Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Chanute
Kas
Nashville
Wichita
Memphis
Toledo
Columbus
Cincinnati
Oklahoma City
Des Moines
New York City
New York
Buffalo
Jamestown
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Norwalk
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
California
Michigan
Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Fine Arts Series
Open to the public with a packed schedule at Santa Rita park and Hi g Corbett field. Tonight features girls softball, a lecture on modern art by UA art professor James Powell Scott, and more softball and league play. Tomorrow includes baseball doubleheader, additional softball games, theater presentation at Santa Rita hotel, and a Baptist versus Air Police softball matchup.
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Mer Fine Arts
St. Mary’s Belles
Trailerettes
Santa Rita Park
James Powell Scott
Liberal Arts
Garder
Chap mai-Dyer
Tucson Cowboys
Bisbee-Douglas Copper Kings
Hig Corbett
Eagles Lodge
Cocio- Estrada Legionnaires
L&l
Davis- Monthan Mustangs
Twentieth Centu
Arizona Corral
Santa Rita Hotel
First Baptists
Air Police
Five die in weekend preview of Fourth of July death holiday
A weekend preview reports five deaths tied to the Fourth of July holiday period. Fireworks are cited as a major risk while other causes include accidents and risky behavior. The item notes high casualty potential and public safety advisories.
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By Clifton Abbott
HST
Steel Union
Thomas E. Dewey
Douglas MacArthur
Genight D. Eisenhower
Assembly
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