Code To Cover Varied Levels In Arizona Ground Water
Phoenix February 4. Senate may begin formal consideration of a proposed Arizona ground water code. committee hearings show support for a statewide plan. Engineers Turner and Larson testify that basins may be designated at different levels within a valley and regulated separately. The plan would cover the entire state and address water from the Colorado River and local basins. Turner notes the 1940-41 wet season filled the Tucson Cortaro basin. Sahuarita and Tucson basins remain separate with no interbasin flow. Arizona officials discuss ownership and benefits of Colorado River water for central versus other areas.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Senate
S. F. Turner
Tucson
U. S. Geological Survey
Judiciary Committee
Turner
W. E. Larson
U. S. Reclamation Bureau
Larson
Cortaro
Sahuarita
Wells Tied Up With Red Tape
Phoenix February report explains state land commissioner O C Williams requires comprehensive applications before drilling a well. Must list owner, land location, basin, water withdrawal, construction type, and other details. After completion, provide legal descriptions and distances from prior wells for approval.
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Phoenix
John Farmer
O. C. Williams
Williams
Williame
Episcopal Mission Area Officers Elected in Arizona Convocation
Officers for the Episcopal mission district of Arizona were chosen at a St. Philip’s in the Hills convocation. Rev. Charles A. Dowdell of Phoenix was named secretary for a second term, with Rev. Martin T. Kelsey as assistant secretary. A three clerical and three lay executive council was set, to attend the Santa Barbara synod in spring. Lay officers include W. J. Jamieson, L. A. Kehr, and Charles A. Carson in treasurer, executive secretary, and assistant treasurer roles, with chancellor. Very Rev. James W. F. Carmen was named chair of the promotion and publicity committee. The convocation also noted plans for the missionary center at the University of Argopa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Missionary District of
Arizona
St. Philips-in-the- Hills
Charles A. Dowdell
Phoenix
Santa Barbara
Calif
David W. Clark
Ft. Defiance
Martin T. Kelsey
W. J. Jamieson
L. A. Kehr
Charles A. Carson
James W. F. Carmen
Trinity Cathedral
University of Argopa
Move For Vote On Training Bogged
Washington February 4 A push to force a House vote on compulsory military training moves slowly. Rep Larende a Democrat from Louisiana filed a discharge petition needing 218 signatures. after one day it had 11. The GOP leadership shows little enthusiasm and the rules committee may delay action this year. The measure would require all youths to take military training in their teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Larende
D-La
House
Rules Committee
GOP
Allen
Larcade
Ireland Votes On De Valera In Hotly Contested Election
In Dublin on February 4 1932 voters decide if Prime Minister Eamon De Valera’s Fianna Fail can win a majority in the 147 seat Dail with 406 candidates from six parties contesting. Polls opened 9am to 9pm local time and a slow proportional count is anticipated with results likely Friday.
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Dublin
Trishmen
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
Eire
Quarter Horse King Crean Dies at Southwestern Show
The Quarter Horse King Crean believed most valuable on record died in his stall before judging at the Southwestern exposition and fat stock show in Fort Worth Texas. Sold last September for 26500 to Danny Fowlie of Grapevine by Lloyd Jinkins, the horse by Peppy out of Cubana apparently suffered a heart attack per initial diagnosis by Dr D J Anderson.
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FT. Worth
Tex
King Crean
Danny Fowlie
Grapevine
Lloyd Jinkins
Peppy
D. J. Anderson
Rent Rule For 2 Years Asked In Washington
Housing Expediter Tighe Woods told the House Banking Committee that rents could rise by at least 50 percent if rent control ends. He urged a two year extension with tougher provisions while noting a Texas landlord threatened to raise from 42.50 to 75 dollars monthly after expiration.
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Washington
Tighe E. Woods
Woods
House Banking Committee
Senate Banking Committee
Dallas
Tex
Paris Fashion Opens With Black Spring Dominance
Paris reveals a black dominated spring in dresses suits and coats. Hats stay ornate and skew toward brow or side placements with feathers and flowers as the main decoration. Jean Desses presents long to mop top hemlines, thin waists, and baggy bottom effects while Le Groux sisters draw attention to a speckled blue hat.
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Preston Grover
Paris
Jean Desses
Desses
Kee
le Groux
Britain Seeks Inflation Control Through Voluntary Pay Freeze
The Labour government backs an honor system to curb wage and profit increases to aid inflation combat and export growth. Attlee’s cabinet urges wage and price restraint with only exceptional cases allowed, warning of economic setback if not followed, while preserving wartime price-fixing power as leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Britain
Europe Makes Strides Toward Economic Recovery
Europe is seen making progress toward industrial and economic recovery, with officials optimistic about the European Reconstruction and self-help efforts. However experts warn it will take time and depend on harvests, unrest, and American aid debated in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Europe
Economic Commission For
Congress
U.S
Harvard
Commission
Star Duster Champion of Quarter Horses at Fort Worth Show
Star Duster owned by Quentin Semotan of Clark Cole was judged champion of champions in the quarter horse halter class at the Fort Worth stock show. He earlier won the stallion class for foals born in 1944 or earlier. Reserve champion is Hot Shot B owned by Buckle L ranch of Childress Texas, runner up in the aged stallion class.
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Fort Worth
Quentin Semotan
Clark, Cole
Hot Shot B
Buckle L Ranch
Childress
Tex
Star Dust
Ban on Gable Rogers and Stanwyck Films in Budapest
Budapest February 4 Communist Interior Minister Laszlo Rajk announced films starring Clark Gable Ginger Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck will be banned effective February 12. The ministry had previously banned six other actors Adolphe Menjou Allan Jones George Murphy Robert Montgomery Robert Taylor and Gary Cooper. All but Jones testified before an American congressional hearing on un American activities.
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Budapest
Hungary
Laszlo Rajk
Clark Gable
Ginger Rogers
Barbara Stanwyck
Interior Ministry
Adolphe Menjou
Allan Jones
George Murphy
Robert Montgomery
Robert Taylor
Gary Cooper
Jones
UN Palestine partition commission to send advance party
The five nation UN Palestine partition commission plans an advance party to Jerusalem within ten days to prepare for the partition of Palestine. The delegation, including no delegates, will discuss security and report to the Security Council while urging Britain to adjust its policy on UN entry to the Holy Land.
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Alexander Cadogan
Commission
Cadogan
Security Council
London
Holy Land
Britain
Palestine Mandate
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Panama
Bolivia
Philippines
India bans RSSS as Gandhi assasination triggers crackdown
New Delhi reports India outlawed the Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh and the Mahasabha after Gandhi's assassination. Home Minister Patel orders confiscation of group offices, arrests for unlawful organization, and wide roundups across provinces including Madras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh
RSSS
Mahasabha Party
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mahasabha
Sardar V. Patel
Shayama Prasad Mookerjee
Industries and Supplies
Mookerjee
Madras
Devadas Gandhi
Delhi
Gandhi
Hearing On UA Dormitory Fee Increase Considered
Phoenix February meeting shaper shows the petitions and memorials committee voting to hold a 2 pm Friday hearing on the dormitory fee hike at the University of Arizona. The house must approve the hearing as it defeats Rep. Frank Robles’s bid to delay the effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
House of Representatives
University of Arizona
House
Frank Robles
Pima County
Kaiser-Frazer stock offering closes as prices swing
New York reports that Otis & Co and allied firms closed subscription books for 1 500 000 Kaiser Frazer shares at 13 dollars each. Kaiser Frazer opened at 13 and dipped to 12 before recovering to 12 4 percent. Underwriters ceased stabilization as 40 600 shares traded in the curb. Otis & Co called the offering fairly well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otis & Co
First California Co
Allen & Co
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Kaliser-Frazer
Curb Exchange
Kaiser-Frazer
First Rain Of '46 Moistening Tucson
The first measurable rain of 1948 began in Tucson at 8 50 a m. By noon .08 inch had fallen and more rain was forecast through the afternoon and night possibly into Thursday morning. The last measurable rainfall was Dec 30 when .17 inch fell. Normal January rainfall is .90 inch and February four days start with .12 inch. The bureau forecast the present storm would exceed January’s deficit and continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
U. S
Bureau
Gun Accident Claims Perrin at Home
Perrin Clinton Perrin, 19, of 3356 East Pima Avenue, died about 12 15 p.m. Wednesday when a .22 rifle he handled discharged in his bedroom. Coroner C W Gardner and Undersheriff M T Guiney ruled the death accidental. The youth, son of attorney Clarence V Perrin, was found in pajamas on the bedroom floor after being in bed due to bad weather. Funeral services pending at Arizona Mortuary with no inquest.
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Clinton Perrin
East
Pima Avenue
C. W. Gardner
M. T. Guiney
Young Perrin
United States
Clarence V. Perrin
Hazel Perrin
Guiney
Sheriff's Office
Gardner
Arizona
Perrin
North States Endure Deep Cold as Fuel Shortages Persist
Frigid weather grips the North as temperatures plunge across the Dakotas to northern New England. Forecasters warn of a reinforced cold front from northwest Canada while snow and freezing rain hamper travel from the Midwest to the Northeast.
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Chicago
Dakotas
New England
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York State
Canada
East
Gulf
Texas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Land O'Lakes
Wis
Bemidjiwa
Minn
Caribou
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Mercury
Midwest
New York City
Hunger Strike In Germany Ends Amid Ration Protests
Frankfurt report says Western Germany's largest strike since pre Nazi days ended at midnight after a 24 hour hunger walkout. An estimated 2 3 million strikers return to work as unions seek improved food rations. No violence reported.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Wurttem hberg-Baden
UN urged to deploy force over Palestine partition crisis
The Jewish agency appealed to the UN security council for action against an Arab plot to overthrow the partition plan. Guerrilla fighting spread from Jerusalem to the sea as 1 045 deaths were tallied since the UN decision. Fawzi Bey Al Kaukji warned of an all-out fight as Arab forces massed for possible wider conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
United Nations
Palestine
Time
Jewish Agency For Palestine
UN Security Council
Associated Press
Daniel de Luce
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Joseph C. Goodwin
Damascus
Syria
Fawzi Bey al Kaukji
Middle East
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Right to Work Law
The Arizona Supreme Court sustains the right to work amendment as constitutional. Chief Justice Stanford dissents in part, arguing some provisions overstep and future contracts may be affected retroactively. Justice Udall writes the majority opinion, noting similar measures in 15 states and a North Carolina precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
State Supreme Court
R. C. Stanford
Arizona
Levi S. Udall
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Stanford
State of
Udall
Arthur T. la Prade
Ten Year Gains Of GOP Shown By Lyle C Wilson
Washington February 4 The Republican drive to win the White House and keep control of Congress is supported by a ten year trend. Since 1936 the GOP built gains in off year elections, while FDR's presidential years checked the rise. By 1946 Republicans held Senate 51 and House 246 with a working majority.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
White House
Congress
GOP
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Gov’s
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