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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
1
Washington AP Congress pushes hard on housing and defense pay while debating a 10 million state department propaganda and cultural programs grant. Senate moves toward a 12.5 million housing program by 1956 amid an emergency 2.7 million homes plan.
President Truman criticized naval aides for lobbying against his push to unify the armed forces. He said he would address continued opposition later and stressed the need for the war and Navy departments to support unified policy. He reiterated support for federal and state action on antipoll tax and FEPC issues.
The board of trustees voted to call a 2 100 000 bond election for May 14 to fund a two to three year building program. The plan scales the total to 1 250 000 for the high school district and 850 000 for the elementary district with a tax rate increase around 55 cents per 100 valuation.
Radio networks will carry the Hyde Park ceremony dedicating the late President Roosevelt estate as a national shrine from 12 30 to 10 pm Tucson time tomorrow. KTUC and KVOA will broadcast the event.
The labor department moves to restart negotiations in the coal dispute affecting about 653000 idle workers. Separately the CIO Harvester council in Chicago weighs a new contract to end a major strike and restart 30000 Harvester workers. Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach holds talks with AFL United Mine Workers and soft coal operators.
In Los Angeles on April 11, waitress La carrca Litinsky aged 24 was arrested by U S marshals on a charge of aiding Werner Hoener escaped German prisoner. Authorities say she sheltered him in Tucson while he fled from a camp near Tucson Arizona. Litinsky is held on $1500 bond awaiting appearance before a U S commissioner.
A Tucson suburban house fire killed Frances Ochoa three, Margaret one year ten months, and Victoria seven months. Fire Chief had orders not to leave city limits. mayor questioned over whether intervention could have prevented the deaths.
In Portland on April 11 Judge John Seabrook fined a youth $2 for driving a car with one arm around his girlfriend. The youth replied he would pay the fine and said it was worth it, the judge asking if it was.
U S engineers say a flood control channel to divert waters to the Santa Cruz river will take at least a year and a half before work can start. Local funds will cover 30 percent, with federal aid for the rest.
Washington dispatch marks one year since Truman became president. It notes his crises and battles with a Republican Democratic coalition in Congress, reconversion clashes, and cabinet changes. It highlights Missouri allies shaping his staff and hints he will seek the 1948 Democratic nomination.
The FBI announced the capture of Earl McFarland, the escaped rape slayer, in Knoxville Tennessee.
United Press reports Poland charges in the UN case against Franco Spain. American officials say Nazi scientists may remain in Spain with access to atomic, radar, and war materials. Anglo American stance resists UN Security Council action against Franco government.
The Agriculture Department reports 204 million bushels of wheat in farm storage as of April 1, down 122 million from last year and the lowest since 1941. Total 1946 production could top one billion bushels, with winter and spring yields. Secretary Anderson says a record harvest may allow more overseas shipments and storage rebuilding, ruling out bread rationing for now.
Corbett of Tucson and Bob Goldwater of Phoenix moved to the second round at El Rio Country Club after round one wins. Corbett beat John Cahill in 21 holes, while Goldwater defeated L. Bredin 3 and 2. Other results included Blalack over McKnight and Torren over Webb in 1 up decisions. Second round matchups were set for this afternoon.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee backed a one year draft extension with limits on new inductions and approved pay raises to attract volunteers. A House subcommittee proposed a nine month extension and graduated pay increases up to 50 percent for privates, shifting from a flat 400 dollar raise. The Senate plan would cap forces at 1 550 000 by July 1 and 1 070 600 by July 1 1947, with similar caps for Navy and Marine corps and options to release or extend service. The committee approved the bill 3 to 1, with leadership to set floor timing, while alternate pay schemes were outlined for consideration.
An official British source stated there are no signs of a Russian evacuation from Azerbaijan. The reports indicate troops and tanks concentrating in the province are larger than before.
The Senate confirmed five star rank for life for four Army generals. George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and H. H. Arnold were named five star officers, reflecting top wartime leadership and high command roles in Japan and the Army Air Force.
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