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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1949
Page
4
Thad Moore urges the state tax commission to estimate non property sources near actual income and use sales tax surplus to offset shortfalls. He notes counties and cities have already set budgets and that surpluses in other taxes could cushion next year’s rates for taxpayers.
A powerful quake centered 100 miles south of Quito devastates Guano and Latacunga areas. Reports say Guayaquil train car overturned near Luisa. Ambato battalion barrack collapse kills 40 soldiers. Ambato, La Merced, San Francisco suffer fatalities with church towers toppled. Salcedo buildings wiped out. Other affected places include Aladas and Pujili.
Hogs and cattle showed nominally steady quotes with no sheep offered. Hog ranges ran 17.25 to 23.00, with week highs at 23.25 reflecting lighter weights and fewer large barrows, gilts, and sows. Steer and yearling demand remained strong with top at 28.35, while slaughter lambs closed the week weak by about 50 cents.
Partly cloudy tonight into Sunday with scattered thunder showers. Temperature remains unchanged from yesterday’s highs near 97 degrees and records show a high of 106 in 1944 and a low near 67. Moonrise 3:17 am, moonset varies by location. Local stations report varied conditions across the region with cloudy to clear skies and gentle winds.
Public records show cases in city and superior courts with arrests for reckless driving and fraud bail amounts. Debts and divorce actions include Smith vs. Doe and Nichols vs. Nichols, with several listed defendants and alimony or maintenance requests.
A list of Tucson residents includes Edwin Traylor 30 and Viola tion Jack R Howell 20 with Mari lyn J oo 20. Donald W saath 27 and Dar lene Joy Craig. Price Tipton 40 of Phoenix with Heenan J ohn Davidson 76. Blanche L Guptit 45 of Cambridge with George W McFarland Pulaski Penna. Janet N Farig 18 and Frank C Quihuis Jr 20 with Mary Vargas 19. John Robert Haywood 20 and Virginia Martin 21.
A series of birth notices from local families includes a boy born to Mr and Mrs Edward Duran at 4 24 p m on August 3 from 951 South Palmera. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Augustine Burruel at 8 55 p m on August 5 at 743 East 35th Street. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Knauff at 5 32 p m on August 5 at 3553 East Cody. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Jesus Miranda at 9 02 p m on August 5 at 120 West Progress. A girl born to Mr and Mrs James W Jones at 3 37 a m on August S Dodge Bird.
Chicago traders saw slight firming as grain prices drifted with small advances before close. An embargo on storage exports to Kansas City and St Louis was reported, while wheat and corn prices moved within modest ranges. soybeans and lard posted varied losses and gains.
The government faces a $1.5 billion deficit as the fiscal year ends next June. In its first attempt at new borrowing via 91 day bills, it avoided higher yields but saw modest bidding. Officials suspect money tightness at New York and Chicago banks. A reserve board order will free up $1.8 billion in bank lending and investments across banks in major cities and country banks.
Sunday morning services feature Dr. Glenn H. Nelson at First Methodist North Park and East Fourth. Chaplain Russell Phillips speaks at University Methodist on The Way to the Father. An Armory park sing includes Donald Walker and Don Gruenwald with Tom Burges leading. Rev. Toppling conducts at Vail school. Monday morning interview with Chief Joe Sekakuku on KVOA covers the Hopi snake dance.
Mrs. Roosevelt read the Cardinal's statement praising its fairness and clarity. The emphasis is that federal funds may be used only for public schools and in line with the constitution, covering buildings, maintenance, term equalization, and teachers' salaries. After talks with President Truman, House leaders expressed little hope for the Barden bill this session.
The administration proposes rearmament aid limited to Atlantic pact allies Greece Turkey Iran Korea and the Philippines with specified totals. The package allocates 1 160 990 000 for treaty nations 211 370 000 for Greece and Turkey and 27 640 000 for Iran Korea and the Philippines. An additional 50 000 000 has been authorized for Greece and Turkey bringing the program to 1 450 000 000. Individual country amounts are not disclosed.
The report argues that compensation awards can exceed take home pay and even basic pay when overtime is counted. It notes that awards often reflect actual earnings losses rather than earning power and urges a new basis for determining compensation tied to actual earning power. The commission is urged to adjust the baseline used for awards.
A state commission urges changes to Arizona workers compensation rules. It notes rising claim numbers and higher costs, especially for claims over ten thousand dollars. Proposals include wage caps, focusing on loss of earning power, excluding overtime and bonuses, and possible monthly award limits.
The house factory promotes double wall construction with 4 inches of brick anchored to a 4 inch insulated wall suitable for year round comfort. Located at 3055 N. 1st Ave and dial 39632 for details.
The text outlines steps to limit financial dependency in claims and to strengthen the commission's stance on cases involving pre existing diseases or impairments. It emphasizes tighter control and clearer rules for eligibility and settlement.
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