Tucson Rotary hears Mary Nichols on city growth plans
Rotary club members, urged by Mary Nichols of Tucson Newspapers, discuss Tucson's rapid growth using electrical records, telephones, school enrollments, banking and hotel data. Delegates to the 1947 Rotary convention and alternates are named, with emphasis on promoting Tucson beyond 1940 census views.
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San Francisco
Mary Nichols
Tucson Newspapers, Inc
Pioneer Hotel
Tucson
George Chambers
Tucson Newspapers
Nichols
United States
Real
Rotary Club
Rotary
Jack B. O'Dowd
E. B. Carmack
William Pistor
Ford Lauber
King Smallhouse
Alex Jacome
Stanley
George Hastings
Warren Simonsen
Hal Adamson
Dan Brewster
Jack Parsons
Karl Barfield
Albert Lent
Andre Faure
Barney Mead
Tax Reduction Sought By SP
The Southern Pacific company asked the state tax commission to restore its 1947 assessed valuation to prewar levels. It projects 1947 taxes at 1 997 000, up 648 236 from 1946, citing higher state spending and school tax shifts to railroads. The company cites 1945 net railroad income of 51 009 536 and Arizona property value of 592 148. In 1942 figures were 102 501 809 and 42 317 605.
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Phoenix
Southern Pacific Company
State Tax Commission
Shelton McKenzie
Arizona
Postal Receipts Rise in May 1947 Tucson Report
May postal receipts totaled 66030.10 dollars, about seven percent higher than May 1946's 61609.67. Officials note a typical early summer drop after April receipts of 74714.65.
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Tucson
Lavoptik Eye Aid Ad Promises Quick Relief
Seek relief for sore inflamed eyes with Lavoptik eye drops. Thirty years of success and money back guarantee promise prompt relief for itching burning or irritation. Eye cup included and available at all druggists. Praised by thousands.
Welfare budget confusion prompts special session debate
The welfare department seeks 1 043 955 for the state social security program amid unclear accounting and a plan to transfer the sanatorium to the health department. Regular funding totals 11 583 305, with projections of case loads rising over two years, including old age and dependent children assistance and general relief.
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Social Security and Welfare Department
Health Department
Lee
Tempe State Plans Blames Liquor for Sex Crimes
Tempe State college expects about 1000 students in the summer session starting June 10 led by Dean J. O. Grimes. The program offers 170 courses and aims to be the largest summer school in central Arizona.
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Tempe
U.P
Tempe State College
J. O. Grimes
Arizona
Phoenix
Walter Hofmann
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Hofmann
Rockwell Bill Wins In Test On Reclamation Debate
A House subcommittee split over revising the national reclamation act. The Rockwell bill to require interest payments on power unit appropriations won initial approval seven to four, ahead of Lemke's plan to use interest to repay irrigation costs. The panel set Friday for further debate as it weighs final action.
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Washington
House Lands
Federal ‘Treasury
Congress
Rockwell
Rcolo
Lemke
R-Nd
House
Barrett
R-Wye
D’ewart
Bananas Grow on a Tall Plant, an Overgrown Herb
Bananas come from a tall plant that behaves more like an herb than a tree. The plant features large leaves and a multipurpose role in tropical agriculture. Despite its size, the stalk remains herbaceous and supports the fruit cluster.
Jet Plane Drops Fuel Tanks In Pasadena Crowd
An Army pilot said a structural failure caused two fuel tanks to detach from a P 80 jet fighter over Pasadena California dropping into the crowded business district Tuesday no injuries were reported but considerable property damage ensued Authorities investigated the incident looking for the cause and potential safeguards for future flights.
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Pasadena
Calif
Wing tanks plunge into downtown district during fuel drop
A 250 gallon wing tank rig plunges with inflammable fuel into the downtown shopping district. Miraculously no injuries are reported as authorities secure the area and inspect surrounding shops.
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D-Ariz
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