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PK WILLIAMS DAILY NEWS Monday, may 6, 1957 or appropriation and the various compacts and contracts through which the river was developed. Wilmers objections were made shortly after special Supreme Court Master Simon H. Rifkind explained for the record why he felt California evidence on prior appropriations was relevant to the case. Rifkind said that such evidence could -be used as a tool in deciding some of the issues in the case, hut that he had come to the conclusion that not all of the issues could be solved by the Doctrine of Prior Rights. Rifkind asked Wilmer and Harry W.

Horton; attorney for the Imperial Irrigation. District of to brief their arguments an the mavigahlo river theory, and said that he would present a ruling at a later time. Wilmer stated in his arguments that under a statute- of 1890 Congress made a ment of public policy in which it said it did not intend that navigatability of any river should be impaired by diversions of water. Horton, however, said that California would prove that 1, Arizona had no right to make the objection and 2, that the issues had been decided previously. He also pointed out that if Arizonas arguments were upheld, Arizona would have no rights to waters from the Gila River.

This would also apply to prior appropriations held by phcated serialized fight between Arizona and California over rights to Colorado water resumed this morning Arizona-Califomia Suit Continues i By Vernon Baker United Press Staff Correspondent SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 (UP) Arizona Attorney Mike Wilmer, in his premiere appearance in the Colorado River suit, today challenged the right of any person to appropriate water, from a navigable river. Wilmer's challenge was made in further objections to evidence presented by California showing that. California was. the first to appropriate and use water for irrigation from the Colorado. Arizona claims that under contfkcts with the Federal Government it-has fright-to acre, feet of water annually from the river.

California claims 5,362,000 annual acre feet by right of pri- Grand, Canyon National Park The Park is 57 miles- north of Williams Highway 64. The junction of Highways 66 and 64 is 2 miles east of Williams. There is also train and bus service from Williams to the Canyon. Information on these schedules may be obtained at the Williams Santa Fe Depot. This wonder work of Nature, the Grand Canyon, cannot be adequately described: Each person has his -owtn interpretation of the awesome spectacle.

There are; several tourist, accommodations at: the Canyon including hotels and motels. A1-. so a' public campground complete with fireplaces, wood, water, tables', and sanitary acili- GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Only 87 Mi- from William On Hwy. 64 Village. only 1 Vi Mi.

from Checking Station- Moqui Moqyi Visit Grand Canyon Inn ForAssorted Pleasures For an assortment of pleasures visit, the pictureisque Grand Canyon Inn. Cabins, dancing-, cocktails and swimming on the rim of the Canyon. Dining room open from 6, m. to 12:30 a. m.

THE GENERAL STORE at GRAND CANYON Featuring Cdrnv Jbte FOOD MARKET DRUGS FOUNTAIN CLOTHING GIFTS FOUNTAIN CAMPING SUPPLIES MODERN IN EVERY RESPECT The rates are moderate, ca bins are heated and are equipped with showers; The-Inn is located two miles west of the Santa Fe Depot on the West Rim. T.h.e accommodations for groups or single per sons may be reserved by phon ing 74 or by writing the Grand Canyon Inn. 1 Motel! Cafe Kolb Business Canyon's Oldest Mr. Emery Kolb is not only the Grand' Canyons oldest resident, he and his brother established the first business at the Canyon. The year 1902 saw the, arrival of the Kolb- Brothers to the Canybn and the next year they established their business.

They have been at virtually the same location In 1915 they enlarged their studio-, to facilitate showing of motion pictures: In to. 1926 they did considerable more enljarging and built their home underneath the auditorium. Among his outstanding feats, perhaps Kolbs most spectacular would be his three trips down the Colorado River. Tn 1923 he piloted the Geological Survey dowini the Colorado as far as Lees Ferry. Though to mention Kdlb Brothers Studio is to call to mind a spectacular, in photography, in Grand Canyon lore and impressive lectures oh river trips.

The only possible way to fully appreciate" these remarkable accomplishments is to 'visit the studio and visit them again. YOUR BEST HOUR Through Canyon by Boat Over 50 Yrs. Exploration 11:30 a. m. 8:80 p.

m. Kolb Bros. Studio at GRAND CANYON; Motion Pictures Lecture Near Bright Angel Lodge Head of' Bright Angel Trail ties is available. A variety of trips- to points of interest originate -at. Grand Ganyouii Village.

There, are-mule trips to the Colorado River, at the bottom of the overnight trips to Phantom- ranch, by mule- or hike, horseback: jauiits along the rim; and- bus -trips to Hermits Rest and Desert View. More details on these excursions may be procured at the Canyon! The Park Service offers a wealth of inf ormationi in the nature of a- workshop, small' museum with reference library, reading room and scientific study, collection. A- Campfire Circle is held nightly at the campground. The- Kolb, Studio shows a motion picture daily, depicting boat- trips the Colorado. Indian dances are featured each evening the Hopi House.

All kinds of supplies- may be purchased in the- village-groceries, dry goods, hardware; curios and ountain goods. There is telephone' and telegraph service, a public garage laundry and a modern' equipped, well staffed' hospital. Church services and some fraternal and civic organization also function at the Canyon. Watch for deer inside the; park. They, are relatively tame.

The Park Service'- cautions, Please do not feed them. after a seven-week recess. IS DOG MAN'S BEST FRIEND? Reason seems to be if you leave-him alone all, day, he greets you boisterously at night. -But dog bom of wolf was not natural friend of man; Once he competed in hunt for food, ravaged our flocks in pastoral, times. Horse, however, has always worked for man with little friendly reward.

He pulled the. plow, toted, crops, died on battlefield, trekked with pioneers, rah himself ragged with the mails. Nossir, if tractor and trailer truck hadnt taken over hhr burdens; horse, not dog, would be mans best friend. Grand Canyon- Inn Swimming Dancing' Cocktails Dining Room WEST ON THE RIM Phone 74.