War Housing Survey Made In Phoenix Area
Representative Brooks Hays of Arkansas completed a one day stop in Phoenix to inspect war housing units. He plans legislation to repurpose units under the Lanham Act, with potential conversion to permanent public housing, while noting effects on Arizona allocations under the Slum Clearance Act. He cited over 70 percent of wartime housing funds placed in nine western states and planned joint trips to California and Washington with other Democrats.
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Brooks Hays
Arkansas
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Hays
Congress
Arizona
Arzona Park
Maricopa County
The
Housing Banking Committee
Clinton D. McKinnon
California
Hugh B. Mitchell
Washington
San Diego
Long Beach
Hart Jr Finds Heir to Ranch in Court Suit
William S. Hart Jr., 27, son of the late Western film idol, seeks outright title to his father's ranch near Newhall California. He sues executors of a 1 044 919 estate claiming Mexican decree and 1851 act confirm living persons' titles. Elder Hart left property to Los Angeles County for a museum. He also challenges the will on grounds of mental unsoundness and undue influence. He died June 23 1946 at age 81.
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Hollywood
William S. Hart, Jr
Newhall
Calif
Hart
Los Angeles County
Young Hart
The Great Smoky Mountains Park: Nation's Top Visitor Pick
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina Tennessee border has been the most popular national park in the United States since 1940.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Carolina
Tennessee
Park Sign Plans Heated Amt in Tonto Forest
Tonto National Forest officials weighed erecting $38 signs to mark points of interest after vandals stole the first rustic wood marker on the Apache Trail within a week. Assistant supervisor Perl Charles questioned whether the Forest Service could afford the expense if signs fail to stay in place.
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Tonto National Forest
Weaver
Perl Charles
Forest Service
Citrus growers survive on off-farm incomes in Arizona
Arizona citrus farmers face a severe downturn with 83 percent earning non grove income over three tough years. Despite losses, citrus remains a major crop for 78.5 percent of surveyed growers, many run by non-farmers. The mix includes businessmen, retirees, clerical workers, and professionals. Parity and local prices vary, with free parity near $3.00 and fob near $4.25, yet local f.o.b. under $2.00.
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Arizona
Raymond L. Seltzer
University of Arizona
Seltzer
Yuma Jaycees Visit Highlights Phoenix Dinner
Twenty five members of the Yuma Junior Chamber of Commerce, including endurance fliers Bob Woodhouse and Woody Jongeward, dined with the Phoenix Jaycees last night. The visit recalls a prior Phoenix reception when Yuma fliers landed after their record breaking flight.
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Yuma
Grapefruit Rules Tailored to Arizona Conditions
Amendments to the Federal Marketing Agreement for Arizona grapefruit call for local recommendations by the Grapefruit Administrative Committee with the secretary of agriculture's concurrence. USDA amendments separate grade and size rules for white and pink grapefruit and set minimum quality and maturity standards during parity. Little pink grapefruit is grown in Arizona.
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Arizona
Washington
Byron Showers
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
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