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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
1
Vatican broadcast quotes the pope urging world leaders to restore normal relations to save Europe from disintegration. He warns of revolutionary despair if peacemakers delay and calls for actions grounded in right public order and moral well being, avoiding vengeful methods and punishments.
In Santa Ana, June 2, a prospective jury for Beulah Louise Overell and George Bud Gollum was examined by Special Prosecutor Eugene Williams. The defense seeks acquittal on grounds the deaths resulted from accident or actions of the parents aboard the yacht Mary E. The state alleges a dynamite bombing sank the vessel in Newport Bay on May 15.
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if religious education in public schools is constitutional. In a separate action the court refused to review the Curley case, leaving in place Boston Mayor James M. Curley’s prison term of 6 to 18 months and a $1,000 fine. Convicted with him were Donald Wakefield Smith and James G. Fuller with sentences from 4 months to four years. Mrs. Vashti McCollum opposed the Champaign Illinois program, arguing it unconstitutionally mixes church and state.
Investigators probe twisted propellers and fractured tail on the Eastern Airlines DC-4 that plunged into a swamp near Bainbridge. Civil Aeronautics tests discount exploded engine theories while 53 victims are identified at the Bainbridge morgue. Meanwhile the U.S. suspends over 15 million dollars in Hungary credits pending Hungary's political clarification after a Soviet backed reshuffle.
Henry Garsson testified that his munitions firms had about 10 million dollars in war contracts before meeting former Rep. Andrew J. May in 1942. Garsson and his brother Murray, along with May, face bribe conspiracy charges alleging payments totaling 55 thousand dollars for favors aiding a 78 million dollar war contracts operation.
Phoenix observers split on whether a June special session can consider the federal two term amendment for presidents. Atty. Gen. Sullivan says inclusion in the governor call is required. others argue the Arizona constitution allows action beyond the call.
Phoenix June 2 The 18th Arizona legislature will convene June 9 for a short but lively session. The social security and welfare budget of 823 790 for the next two fiscal years faces two possible moves: keep the amount or raise it. The regular session split the budget into fine appropriations, possibly conflicting with federal merit rules, prompting Gov. Osborn to call the special session. The council may not fund 66 layoffs on July 1. Senate presidency races end with candidates Kimball and Babbitt, in light of Sen. d Autremont's death and pending appointment by the Pima board.
Washington says War Assets Administration orders Los Angeles office to advertise bids on municipal airport No. 2 in Tucson. City offered 100000 dollars plus terminal facilities at Davis Monthan airfield and related improvements. The action signals the purchase offer is under consideration.
A reliable informant says Bela Varga speaker of the house and No 2 in Ferenc Nagy's government fled Hungary to avoid Communist arrest and likely crossed into the American zone of Austria after being driven toward Copron near the Austrian border. Nagy’s allies fear treason charges to silence his exposure of his resignation.
National League games saw St. Louis defeat Brooklyn 5 to 4, Pittsburgh beat Boston 4 to 3, and Cincinnati topple New York 9 to 3. In the American League Boston won 6 to 2 over Chicago while Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland were rained out, Philadelphia hosted St. Louis under night conditions.
New Delhi June 2 Reliable sources report the All India Congress working committee has accepted the Mountbatten plan for transferring power to India after Britain's departure next June.
In New Delhi on June 2 Britain's plan for surrender of power to India emerged as a partition scheme with an international commission to draw boundaries. Mountbatten met seven Indian leaders for over two hours and 10 minutes while security measures tighten in Delhi and Bombay.
Storms across Arkansas and Oklahoma kill at least 43 people and injure hundreds in rural areas. Most deaths occur near Pine Bluff Arkansas, with 37 bodies recovered and about 15 missing. In Oklahoma Leedey, six die and about 25 injured.
Labor and coal notes dominate, with Sen. Ellender warning a United Mine Workers strike could force federal action. The labor bill moves toward passage as June 30 expiry of the Smith Connally act looms, potentially prompting presidential veto woes if a strike occurs.
Washington dispatch notes the conference committee backing a labor bill largely spearheaded by John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers. The piece argues the bill reflects the need for federal power to curb labor disruptions in peacetime and contrasts with wartime injunctions.
Rep. Richard F. Harless flew to Washington from Phoenix after several days in Arizona reviewing Indian, agricultural, and irrigation issues. He met with Colorado River attorney Charles A. Carson Jr and Central Arizona Project secretary Howard Smith to discuss possible effects of budget cuts.
Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg launch a three country experiment toward a united Europe with a uniform tariff by September. A common currency is planned and free travel already exists with visa reductions. Trade has risen as they pursue similar price controls, aiming for closer economic integration.
Sen. Edwin C. Johnson says a Truman veto of the $4 billion personal income tax cut would undermine GOP momentum in the 1948 race. He notes a veto would be unpopular with voters and could boost the Democrats in a final House vote on the conference report.
A nine member, Truman advisory commission calls universal training of up to 950,000 youths yearly an urgent military necessity to deter aggression and maintain readiness. The panel led by Dr. Karl T. Compton warns of a hollow wartime force without training and urges rapid action. The report heads to Congress as the House approves a broad tax cut to lower rates for 48 million taxpayers starting July 1.
Washington reports a public lands subcommittee foresees a quick settlement between Arizona and California on Colorado River water for the Gila reclamation project. Sen. Hugo B. Farmer testifies the committees are drafting an agreement while Murdock urges delaying action until the Senate decides. The bill redraws Gila boundaries to drop 84 000 acres on the Yuma mesa and add 77 000 acres Welton Mohawk division, arguing Welton Mohawk lands need Colorado river water. California witnesses oppose potential river water shortfalls.
The Senate approved a bill extending nationwide rent control to March 1, 1948 with a good faith provision allowing 15 percent increases if leases run through December 13, 1948. The measure sets up area rent boards, preserves hardship relief, and lets states model their own controls. The bill moves to the House which already passed a different plan.
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