Queen of the Movies and Arizona Governor Moeur
A collage of notes on Doctor B. B. Moeur a diligent country doctor who becomes Arizona governor reflecting his modest wardrobe and care for families. The column contrasts Hollywood glamour with real service and cites Moeur’s wartime letters canceling debts for soldiers families and his plans in a far range travelogue from Topock to San Simeon California. It weaves in European debt diplomacy Belgian relief and a wine note from Italy.
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Doctor Moeur
Texas
Tempe
Moeur
Europe
San Simeon
Calif
Roscoe Turner
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ben Lyon
Turner
B. B. Moeur
Arizona
Michigan
Gogebic County
Washington
Iron River District
Gogebic
Red Flag
Iron River
Milwaukee
Critics of federal spending rally against Calumet post office
The writer argues that tax spenders in Washington overstate demand for federal projects. Calumet residents rejected a $100,000 post office, urging aid directly to unemployed locals instead. Ironwood's $185,000 building cited as excessive, while Saginaw faces a $275,000 post office proposal amid ongoing postwar budget strain. The column also critiques Prohibition handling, urges practical governance, and notes opposition to political opportunism in state appointments.
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Washington
Federal House
Senate
Federal Treasury
Postoffice
Calumet
Lion’s Club
Ironwood
Saginaw
Brown
Connelly
Detroit
Democratic Party
Cuba
Wej
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Hollywood
Arthur Brisbane
Topock
Ariz
Colorado River
Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado
Hoover Dam
Grand Canyon
Tia Juana
Mexico
California
United States
Belgium
America
Hoover
Italy
King Features Syndicate, Inc
WNU
George Welsh
Grand Rapida
Comstock
George
Welsh