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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
7
A reader protests democracy's school spending noting six dollars per year per student in public schools and higher spending on gums and cars than books. The letter argues Arizona must overhaul its obsolete system to raise teacher pay or risk shortages as veteran educators seek better wages elsewhere.
The Globe business community advocates a direct stage line between Tucson and Globe via Winkleman to rival the Roosevelt route. They claim Globe is two hours closer to Tucson, on a better road, and see Tucson as a major market for Ciobe Miami mining region. A trade excursion and closer contact with Globe Miami businessmen are proposed for 1919.
The article notes health and city mask orders across Arizona creating a new area of law. Judges and authorities seek a standard definition of masking and violations, with examples from Tucson including eight convicted with varied excuses.
A letter denounces Mexican actions against the United States and calls for firm government response after the kidnapping and murder of an American officer in Sonora. It also urges sensible enforcement of the city mask ordinance, criticizing harsh fines on minor violations.
The New York Sun pieces argue steel must lower prices to move production and keep mills operating as copper prices stay high for war needs. They note government copper pricing is too steep for peacetime business and copper stores have swelled amid wartime demand, pressuring steel to drop to a viable level.
Secretary McAdoo, close to retirement, reports the President supports extending the status quo for five years to test government operation of railroads. He opposes a return to pre war conditions and urges rapid, impartial study followed by decisive action before Congress adjourns.
The National Republican argues no finished guns or high caliber ammunition were shipped to France from US entry to armistice. It claims larger cannons and ammunition were most needed and asserts Creel press reports misled the public about adequate ordnance supplies.
Twenty years ago Ed Anderson, a gallant Arizona Rough Rider, arrived back from New York thanking Providence for life. He served as a packer with the 100 men levy in Cuba, joined the Signal Corps, and was discharged October 10. Since then he aided Helen Gould’s homes for defenders.
Payne Whitney Finley Peter Dunne and Prancis P Garvin resigned as executors and residuary legatees of Robert J. Collier's estate in New York surrogate's court. They urged appointing Mrs Sarah Stewart Collier, widow of Collier, who was not bequeathed under the will. The paper had been run by a committee including Whitney Dunn and Garvan since 1914.
Captain Benj Lipsner, ex superintendent of the government aerial mail service, announces with wealthy backers the plan to start the first US aerial passenger and express lines next year. The initial line will begin May 15, 1919 with six planes at 110 mph carrying 40 passengers or equivalent cargo. Lipsner expects rates within reach for all and aims to fly the first trans Atlantic flight by June 15 unless preempted.
Anecdotes recount General Janes Rusling’s 1567 tour of Arizona and a visit to the San Xavier Mission south of Tucson on the Santa Cruz. The old church of San Maviez del Bac is described as a sturdy brick structure with a rich interior, once frescoed and ornamented, now faded. The Papago village at its base holds the bells sacred, and local priests baptize Papago children while keeping the church intact for possible occupancy with minor repairs.
A wartime update from Corporal Harry Hall and Captain A Meserve describes German dugouts, shelling, and life in a field engineer unit. They detail gas alarms, dugout quarters, convoy experiences, and hopes of returning home, with notes on Belgian refugees, weather, and distant sights.
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