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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1950
Page
2
The Hualapai Indian Tribe and Interdepartmental Arizona senators reach a compromise amendment to SB 75 for the Bridge Canyon Project. It would allow voluntary land sales and a fair jury trial on compensation, endorsing the tribe’s rights while backing the project.
Hayden noted that as of last June over half of the $765,295,445 was appropriated by Congress. He asserted that most expenditures are reimbursable, citing the Central Arizona Project as an example of such reimbursements.
Washington February 17. California senators propose amending the Central Arizona Project authorization to remove aqueducts tunnels and canals from the bill and make Bridge Canyon Dam a power project. They seek 50 year power repayment 60 year irrigation repayment and require farmers to cover irrigation costs with water rates plus limit cross-subsidies. The plan also calls for advance contracts to repay irrigation costs with no interest and sets conditions on upstream reservoir capacity and Glen Canyon Dam before Bridge Canyon Dam proceeds.
Coal negotiators, led by John L. Lewis and mine operators, enter a third day of talks aiming for a close to the eight month dispute. A three hour session produced more realistic wage discussions and calls to limit negotiators to four per side. Government mediation chief Cyrus Ching attended with John R. Steelman. McGrath described the cabinet briefing as encouraging.
Gale force winds off the British Columbia coast hampered the search for the remaining five crew members of the six engine B 36 bomber after three engines failed and crew parachuted to safety. Rescuers saved 12 others as ground scouts of 55 men combed Princess Royal Island under heavy rain. Winds reached 40 mph with gusts to 63 mph while search planes returned to base. Flare and searchlight activity continued through the night amid signs of possible survivors.
Two wire coat hangers were wound tightly around Farris's neck and deep razor slashes were found on his wrists with a head wound. Papers in his clothing showed birth in Steuben Wisconsin on August 17 1914 and a living father Thomas in Steuben. A sister Mrs Fred Schmalzkoff in Madison. Detective Hoyt checked Madison records and found none. Papers noted servicemen readjustment allowance and a pension. A hotel guest Edith McGee heard a disturbance around 11 PM with glass breaking a pause then a noise like a blind being raised. Police Chief O Clair called it likely impossible to escape through the hotel window. the door was locked from inside. The body was found yesterday afternoon with two coat hangers around the neck.
A nostalgic village quiz recalls local lore in Phoenix. The Amalga mated Order of Wild-Eyed Apaches boasted many members with metal radio medals as KFAD and KTAR sparked radio fervor. It also harks to Hattie Mosher’s suit against Mammy Singer Al Jolson and the old Greyhound depot fire at The Frolic site, prompting fond memories of moonlit nights outdoors.
A conference between the association the Tax Commission and Governor Dan E Garvey is set for tomorrow morning to discuss the assessment issue. Peterson said the commission is dissatisfied with actions of the assessors and supervisors and anticipates many requests for reductions, complicating the process.
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