Storm sewers inadequate in heavy rains in Phoenix
Phoenix again faced flooding as storm sewers failed to cope with even light rains. City engineer R Gail Baker cited rapid subdivision growth since 1935 WPA sewer upgrades as the cause, with northeast drainage funneling to Central Roosevelt streets and water pooling. proposed fixes include two east west interceptors near Roosevelt Central and Indian School Road, costing over a million dollars amid annual light rainfall.
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Phoenix
WPA
R. Gail Baker
City Engi
Baker
Third Street
2Nd McDowell
First Avenue
Monroe
Madison
Seventh Avenue
Roosevelt
Central
Indian School Road
Ward System Vote Delayed to November Primary
Phoenix faces a ward system amendment vote at the November 13 municipal primary after the city council took no action on earlier dates. City Clerk Tom M. Sullivan reported 3,984 signatures from Hal Mitchell and supporters. Assistant city attorney Jack D. H. Hays said automatic ballot placement occurs at the next election. The charter amendment requires 90 days before an election if an initiated measure, and 60 days if adopted by the council, which did not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Tom M. Sullivan
Jack D. H. Hays
Laurence H. Whitsow
Hal Mitchell
W. Washington
Survey Set For Game and Fish Group
Governor Howard Pyle announced Ira N. Gabrielson will survey the Arizona Game and Fish Commission this fall. Gabrielson, president of the Wildlife Management Institute in Washington DC, accepted the commission to study the agency’s operations. The legislature allocated 1200 to fund the project. He will report to the governor for legislature consideration next session. Gabrielson is currently studying Wyoming’s Fish and Game Department and is brother to Guy Gabrielson, chairman of the Republican National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira N. Gabrielson
Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Howard Pyle
Gabrielson
Wildlife Management Institute
Washington, D. C
Mr. Pyle
Wyoming Fish and Game Department
Guy Gabrielison
Republican National Committee
Flume Break Damage Under Review in Irrigation District
No charges have been filed yet against 34 year old Jack Rayner of Litchfield Park over damage to a Roosevelt Irrigation District flume across the Agua Fria River Saturday. District directors say they are proceeding cautiously as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rayner
Litchfield Park
Roosevelt
Agua Fria River
Driller pinned by well boom in Casa Grande accident
Cecil Montgomery, 31, of Casa Grande, was critically injured when a well boom fell on him while drilling a well on his land nine miles west of Casa Grande. He suffers skull spine and femur fractures and lies at Good Samaritan Hospital. Montgomery is son of M H Montgomery, a councilman and well known cotton farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Montgomery
Casa Grande
Good Samaritan Hospital
Montgomery
M. H. Montgomery
Wholesale Photo Supply Firm Sold in Phoenix Trio
Three Phoenix businessmen A K Wildman W Wooden and Andy Lester completed the purchase of Wholesale Photo Supply Co from L R Gwirtz. The buyers plan to expand the store and closed a branch at 219 N Central while enlarging the main sales room at First Street and Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Wholesale Photo Supply Co
Phoenix
A. K. Wildman
E. Whitton
Co. W. Wooden
E. Earll
Andy Lester
N. Morris
L. R. Gwirtz
Gwirtz
Airports and seaplane bases totaled for New York
A tally lists 266 airports and 50 seaplane bases across New York State, detailing the nation’s aviation infrastructure footprint in the region.
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New York State
Miffed Press Ignores Talk By Gov. Dewey
In Singapore editors barred from a luncheon refused to publish Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's speech. They cited lack of invitation and rude treatment of their reporters as reasons. Dewey criticized local press for overemphasizing racial troubles in America while prompting a broader understanding of U S. affairs before departing for Jakarta.
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Singapore
Thomas E. Dewey
America
Dewey
United States
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Malaya
Franklin Gimson
Malcolm MacDonald
Jakarta
Indonesia
Truman Names Guard Bureau Chief and Four Generals
President Truman nominated Maj. Gen. Raymond Hartwell Fleming to lead the National Guard Bureau for four years, arriving after serving as acting chief. He also sent four Marine brigadier generals proposed for temporary major general rank: Thomas J. Cushman of St. Louis, William O. Brice of Columbia, Vernon E. McGee of Tulsa, and John T. Selden of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raymond Hartwell Fleming
Truman
National Guard Bureau
Senate
Thomas J. Cushman
St. Louis
William O. Brice
Columbia
S. C
Vernon E. McGee
Tulsa
Okla
John T. Selden
Richmond
Canning Prep Emphasizes Washing Jars and Rubbers
The article notes the initial step in safe food canning is thorough washing of jars lids and rubbers in hot soapy water to prevent contamination and ensure a proper seal.
Armadillo Wanders Texas A Mustached Tale Takes Odd Turn
A lonesome Texas armadillo wandered Sunny Slope today. The armor plated animal was sent as a joke prize to Mr and Mrs Irv Miller of Scottsdale by Phoenix friends. An unidentified lady won it at a radio show before Bob by Pond and Sam Leaho kept it. Leabo housed the armadillo at his shop and built a two foot high pen, then it vanished at night. His two boys and many Sunnyslope children searched for the animal.
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Sunnyslope
Irv Miller
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Texas
Millers
Bobby Pond
Catalina
Bobby
Sam Leaho
First St
Leabo
Blair and Claver Motor Co
North Ave
Disregarding Traffic Signs Warns Phoenix Drivers
A. R. Curlee of the National Safety Council Maricopa chapter warns Phoenix drivers that ignoring signs is deadly. He cites two causes, noting drivers may discount dangers or fail to see warnings, and warns habitual routes can dull sign meaning leading to fatal crashes. The group promotes The Signs of Life under Operation Safety to reduce traffic losses.
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A. R. Curlee
Maricopa
Nation Safety Council
Phoenix
Curlee
Curiess
National Safety Council
Strike Paper Sold By Union in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Free Press, an afternoon daily, is sold to Ed P. Hoyt Jr., son of Palmer Hoyt of the Denver Post. Woodruff Randolph announces the purchase and Hoyt resigns as editor of the Post editorial page to become editor and publisher of the Free Press. The deal price is undisclosed and the change is effective immediately.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado Springs Free Press
Ed P. Hoyt, Jr
Denver Post
Palmer Hoyt
Woodruff Randolph
Free Press Corporation
International Typographical Union
Hoyt
Post
Free Press
The
Typographical Union
the Post
United Press
Justice Court Sets Record at East Phoenix Precinct
East Phoenix Precinct Court set a monthly record with 803 criminal and 262 civil cases heard and total income of 8593.34. Fines produced 7821.19, justice fees 617.05, and constable fees 155.10. The spike came as West Phoenix cases were reassigned while staff vacated. cases move back to West Court when Al Flood returns and Westfall goes on vacation.
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East Phoenix
Justice of the Peace
Harry E. Westfall
Westfall
West Phoenix
West Justice Court
al J. Flood
Justice Westfall
Texan Takes Reins of Internal Revenue Commissioner Dunlap sworn in
John B. Dunlap of Texas, who began as a $1,800-a-year zone deputy collector in 1933, has been sworn in as commissioner of internal revenue. He took oath from Associate Justice Clark before many officials, succeeding George J. Schoeneman who resigned June 27. Dunlap has led the Dallas office.
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Washington
John B. Dunlap
Texas
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Clark
Supreme Court
Dunlap
George J. Schoeneman
Dallas
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Roosevelt and
Lucien Luckett
Neer
Driller
Well Boom
Home Supply CO
Coles
Gov
Armadillo
Justice Court
Texan
Arizona
Hannys
Adams
First Street
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Gabardines
Granateens
Aristocrat of
Slackdom
Hanny’s
Arrow
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Dobbs
Bostonian
the Phoenix Gazette
Thursda
Luggage
Plasha Golden Veal
Auto-Pak
Fed
Hanna
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