Truman Asks Vast Flood Control Plan
President Truman urged Congress to begin immediately a unified flood control program for the Missouri and Mississippi rivers this year. He cited existing authorizations totaling about 6 billion dollars and pressed rapid action, while noting the Tennessee Valley Authority concept as part of broader flood relief.
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Accused Youth Case Hinges On Jury Decision Today
Prescott reports Lee Skinner, 22 year old war veteran, faced a scuffle and claimed blank while on trial. The case is expected to go to the jury later this afternoon after testimony this morning.
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Lee Skinner
Brotherhood of Railway Drivers Picket Tension Over Pay
The Brotherhood of Railway workers near the Santa Fe railroad depot faced union pressure as Floyd Engel, a local official, was ordered to disband the picket. On June 30, about 25 drivers joined a 24 hour picket seeking a pay bonus per 100 miles. The union demands a raise from $5.75 to $5.88 per 100 miles.
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UN Carriers Missing Equipment Inquiry Public Notice
A public notice requests information on missing sports equipment and balls from UN Carriers. The notice asks anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts to contact SUN at 21, the sheriff's office at 39, or the police department. The equipment includes baseballs and fielding gear for a left-handed player.
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Local business grows in Pima County to over twenty million
William Chamberlain of the Tucson Sunshine Club said yesterday the first business has grown in interest in Pima County and now exceeds 20 million dollars annually, reflecting strong local economic activity and advertising demand.
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Sunshinete Club
Britain studies draft of labor peacetime conscription speech
London July 18 AP Britain s Labor Government faced a controversy provoking proposal for a peacetime draft of non productive workers to fill industry manpower gaps slowing economic recovery. Arthur Deakin TGWU general secretary urged the plan at Hastings conference amid union opposition to labor conscription and piecework pay.
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Arizonans Join Trek To Utah For Brigham Young Anniversary
Phoenix July 16 AP More than 6000 Arizonans members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints head to Salt Lake City to observe the 147th anniversary of Brigham Young's arrival there. Notables from Joseph City and Phoenix join a caravan in a historic tribute with Boy Scouts seeking rides and travelers tracing the old pioneer trail.
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John Miller
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Ora Rae Turley
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Larry Shelly
Earl Westover
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Speed Measure To Outlaw Poll Tax
Washington July 16 The House administration committee approved legislation to outlaw payment of the poll tax as a prerequisite to voting in elections for federal offices.
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Legion Post Organizes Volunteer Blood Donor List
The American Legion Post, with hospital and state health officials, compiles a volunteer blood donor list to aid immediate transfusions. Donors give freely, medical staff will access the file, and local doctors praise the program as improving patient care over previous practices.
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Counterfeiting Plates Melted in Los Angeles
Washington July 16 AP Chief Jamen Waloney said the Secret Service melted a set of counterfeiting plates in Los Angeles in March. The plates, probably used in printing 60,000 bogus notes, were found this week near St George tal.
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To Check US Workers Washington Daly 16 AP
An AP report notes actions to verify U S workers and potential Senate oversight today. Authorities seek to clarify employment eligibility, with focus on labor compliance and possible congressional inquiries amidst ongoing investigations.
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Daly
Senate
City Budget Keeps Tax Rate Steady Amid Growth
The city adopts a budget of 1517419, about 10 percent above last year’s 149106, with tax rate held at 1946-47 level. Changes ensure posting funds, with hearings August 4 and final tax rate set August 1. Food handlers’ school opens Thursday at Hotel Monte Vista with county health officials, featuring demonstrations and lectures to improve restaurant staffing and public health.
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Sykes
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Navajo County Health Seavjor
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Miami Miner Held For Stabbing
Miami July 16 AP Dave Sorrell 35 a mine worker of Central Heights charged with assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing his wife Harriet Thyrell. She was in serious condition from a stab wound to the abdomen as jealousy was reported as a motive by investigators.
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Highway Magazine Building Planned in Phoenix
Phoenix July 16 AP report outlines a $20 010 building for Arizona Highways staff run by W C Lefebvre to be built on 7th and Jackson Street adjacent to the Highway Department. The 380 Ramare four in floor space and new structure aim to accommodate staff with circulation noted as over 2.
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Arizona Highways Magazine
W. C. Lefebvre
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Lefebvre
Greek Regulars And Guerrillas Prepare For Showdown Battle
Athens July 16 AP Greek regulars and guerrilla forces were described as poised for a battle near the Albania border. Authorities report the clash could unfold near Yeroplatance with around 2,500 anti government troops encircled by three Greek brigades north of Nevradhes. Prime targets include guerrilla concentrations in Albania and Yugoslavia, with UN Balkan observers now convinced the offensive began in Albania.
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Japanese Treaty Parley Proposed for August Start
Washington announced a plan for a four power conference on a Japanese peace treaty to begin August 19. The United States favors an initial meeting in Washington or San Francisco, with others possible. no replies have yet been received.
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Half Million Dollar Sale of Empire Ranch Corridor
In Tucson on July 13 AP reports the Empire ranch portion between Patagonia and Novalea sold for 500000. H C Jeffeol sold to Mr and Mrs Walter Klohe Winnelks 1 includes about 6500 acres of land 600 head of cattle and a large home with outbuildings. The buyers plan to reside there and continue ranch operations under Coronado National Forest permits.
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Supervisors to Name County Fair Commissioner
County supervisors set a proposed budget of 1000 dollars for the county fair commissioner's wages and expenses for the fiscal year. Clerk Jane Burns said Wednesday the board will name the commissioner on August 1 and invites interested applicants. Fruit ranchers and fair participants are asked to submit recommendations for the position. County produce will be sent to the state fair.
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Legionnaires To Form Escort For Lefty Lewis Body
The American Legion prepare to escort the body of Lefty Lewis from Playstaf Undertaking Perfora at noon Thursday. Legionnaires will march to Santa Fe Depot with the casket for transport to Texas for burial.
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Marshall asks for refugee admission
Secretary of State Marshall urged admitting 40,000 European war refugees in a Senate testimony but was interrupted by a suggestion that the United States already has absorbed many aliens. The exchange occurred as the wartime refugee issue was debated in Washington on July 16.
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Pineapple Workers End Strike Over Contract Talks
The Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union called off the strike in Pineapple industry after federal mediation. The industry will reopen contract negotiations immediately and resume operations.
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Defense rests as gun expert testifies in local case
The defense rested after testimony by local gun expert Fred Wellh who claimed the alleged death gun could have behaved as Calvin Meacham, former owner, described yesterday. The state objected to this interpretation, which the court accepted, while the alderman argued the jury should have an actual demonstration of the mechanism.
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Trial of Williams' Police Chief murder suspect proceeds
The trial features the suspect denying involvement in the McDaniel killing, claiming a blow knocked him unconscious at the Sultana Buffet. Defense witnesses include Frank Skinner and Jimmy Cain associate testimonies, with further alibis from Emmons, Shofner, and Spensar as the case moves toward closing.
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Williow
McDawich
Eleanor Spensar
Calvin Beacham
Formanty
Invite Hollywood at Playstaff Rodeo This July Fourth
The 2020 fourth annual rodeo at Playstaff invites two major film companies and their groups to attend and participate. Expected attendees include noted western actors and stars from Monument Valley and Sedona areas, adding glamour to the event.
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Plans Progress For Unusual School In Oak Creek Canyon
Aly The BUNA Own Sarsive SENONA plans are advanced for Verde Vitley School in Oak Creek Canyon. Hanlin Warner leads a private school project aiming for September opening with about 40 pupils. The program emphasizes concentrated study of world social structures and cultural relations to foster global security.
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