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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1946

Page

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Bankers Buy Tucson Gas Power Stock Hit By Bid

Blyth and Co and First Boston bid $37.81 a share for 147000 common shares of Tucson Gas Light & Power from Federal Light & Traction Co. The total bid value is $5,558,070, added to a $3.5 million mortgage, giving $9,058,070 overall. SEC and Arizona Corporation Commission approvals are required before public sale in Arizona. Anticipated resale to the public is around $40 a share with a $2 per share indicated dividend. Other bidders included Stifel Nicolaus and Otis and Co. and Harriman Ripley Co.

Blyth and Co. Inc First Boston Corporation Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company Federal Light & Traction Co New York John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Associated Press Arizona Corporation Commission Arizona Stifel- Nicolaus & Co Charles S. Mott Otis and Co Harriman-Ripley Co Arizona Edison Co., Inc

Millers See Flour Relief In Two To Three Weeks

Chicago June 5 Bread lines form nationwide as the wheat shortage worsens. The Millers National Federation predicts relief in two to three weeks as new winter wheat from Texas and Oklahoma raises crop prospects. Executive secretary Herman Steen warns this is the worst week for millers with 80 to 90 percent of mills potentially shutting. A relief plan to divert foreign relief wheat may ease the shortage by mid to late July, though government red tape may delay delivery.

Chicago Millers’ National Federation Herman Steen Federation Texas Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Steen

Road Planners To Hear Budget

PHOENIX June 5 State highway department officials will outline construction contracts and the 1946 47 budget to the Arizona statewide highway planning committee at a two day meeting opening here tomorrow. Speakers include Gene Eagles W C Lefebvre and Earl V Miller. Hugh C Gruwell, committee chairman, said the department follows the groups suggestions on highway improvements.

Phoenix State Highway Department Arizona Gene Eagles Highway Commission W. C. Lefebvre Earl V. Miller Hugh C. Gruwell Highway Department

Mexican Supreme Court Defines Desertion In Family Home

Mexico City June 5. The supreme court ruled that the family home is the normal habitation of husband and wife but not necessarily the place where the husband lives. The decision addresses cases where wives are charged with desertion for not following the husband.

Mexico City Mexico Supreme Court

Beer And Wine License Approved For Anthony Ballantine

The board of supervisors approved a beer and wine license for Anthony Ballantine at 2212 North Stone Avenue on the condition sales be limited to package liquor goods. Protests from 64 residents were filed, but Ballantine plans to transfer the license soon from the area.

Anthony Ballantine North Stone Avenue Board of Supervisors Ballantine

Italy Votes For Ouster Of King

Rome reports Italy has voted to become a republic, ousting King Humbert II and the Savoy dynasty. War Minister Brosio urged calm as Nenni announced the cabinet plans the king's departure after a 26 day reign. Northern voters favored republic while monarchist Naples area stayed strong for the king.

Rome Italy Humbert II House of Savoy War and Aviation Pietro Nenni Manlio Brosio Humbert Victor Emmanuel Egypt Naples

Temperature Records Mark June in Phoenix and Washington

Highlights report 105 degrees in Phoenix tying 1912 record and 73 at dawn tying 1939 June 5 record. A 2050 ton two story SP building was moved 180 feet in Phoenix to enlarge the yard. Draft act extension passed 69 to 8 in Senate aiming to May 15 1947. OPA raises milk price 1 cent quart in Arizona permanent. Justin Herman named state highway equipment superintendent in Phoenix succeeding the late Tim Underwood.

Phoenix Southern Pacific Co Washington Senate House Hayden and McFarland Arizona Ariz OPA U. S Ernest W. McFarland Nat M. Dysart Arizona Milk Producers Association McFarland Justin Herman State Highway Department Tim Underwood Herman

Chinese Make Another Truce

News from Nanking reports a fresh 15 day truce between the Nationalists and Communists to be signed within 24 hours. General Marshall would receive broad powers to finalize a Chinese settlement as Chou En lai and Chiang Kai-shek differ over the exact scope. A breathing spell follows while efforts to end the civil war continue.

Walter Logan Nanking UPR George C. Marshall China Marshall Chou En-lai Chiang Kai-shek Chou Chiang

City Bonds Paid On Principal And Interest Total

Current payments on bond principal and interest amount to 87 810 38. City indebtedness stands at 990 446 25. Four New York banks will receive payments before July 1. Principal portions total 66 000 with 21 810 38 in interest. Outstanding bonds total 832 000. interest 158 446.

New York Broadway Sixth Avenue Davis-Monthan Field

Reverend Koewing Addresses Optimist Club on Postwar Plans

Rev. Leland Koewing pastor of Trinity Presbyterian and former Army chaplain urged Optimist club members to pursue long-range reconstruction and rehabilitation to secure lasting world peace. He served with the Ninth Army in Europe and joined the Third Army occupation forces after VE Day.

United States Leland Koewing Trinity Presbyterian Church Optimist Club Koening Europe Ninth Army Third Army

Baseball Scores From The Day

Detroit defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0 while Chicago beat New York 6 to 5 in the National League. Other American and National League games were scheduled with several night contests.

American League Chicago New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia National League Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis

Navy punishes three pilots for dangerous low flights

The Navy ordered a general court martial for Second Lt. Walter Jackson after reports of buzzing houses and an upside down low pass over power lines. Ensign R. O. Luch lost insignia rights and was expelled from the naval reserve unit for flat-hatting over South Gate on May 14. Ensign John Dower received probation for a low pass over Laguna Beach on April 28.

Los Angeles Navy Walter Jackson Marine Corps Reserve Ens R. O. Luch Naval Reserve South Gate John Dower Laguna Beach

Soviets Voice Opposition to Spain Report

New York June 5 A Soviet spokesman opposed the UN subcommittee conclusions on Franco Spain. He hinted Russia might veto the report and criticized its findings that Spain is not a threat and that the General Assembly should act. The Spanish question appears on the Security Council agenda for noon tomorrow.

Francis W. Carpenter New York Russia United Nations Security Council Franco Spain Spain Security Council Andrei A. Gromyko General Assembly

California Warned Over West Development Alberta

Sen. McFarland of Arizona warned during a senate irrigation hearing that California risks a reciprocal backlash if it adopts a dog in the manger stance toward Western development. The debate centered on reapproval of the Gila reclamation project in southern Arizona, with support from M. J. Lowd of the Imperial irrigation district urging careful scrutiny.

Washington Sen. McFarland D-Ariz Senate Irrigation-Reclamation Committee California Arizona West Gila McFarland Hayden M. J. Lowd Imperial Irrigation District

Two Britons Flay Russia in Commons Debate

London June 5 Prime Minister Attlee accused the Soviet Union in the house of commons of denying flexibility in Potsdam while Churchill warned that seeds of a new world war are sown in eastern Europe. Attlee urged understanding Western democracies and urged action on Spain while Churchill called for a 21 nation peace conference and praised Britain’s hands off Spain policy.

London Attlee House of Commons Russia Winston Churchill Europe Great Britain Spain Germany France China Churchill United States Eagle Gromyko Bevin

Chavez Leads in New Mexico and Other 1942 Primaries

The report lists short summaries from several states showing Democratic and Republican contenders in upcoming primaries. Notable mentions include Chavez leading in New Mexico with Dennis Chavez vs Dempsey. unopposed figures in New Jersey. and California contests involving Warren Kenny.

California William F. Knowland Will Rogers, Jr U. S New Mexico Dennis Chavez John J. Dempsey Patrick J. Hurley China New Jersey H. Alexander Smith George E. Brunner Camden Alabama James E. Folsom Earl Warren Warren Robert Kenny Alfred E. Driscoll Lewis G. Hansen Jersey City Thomas J. Melory State Supreme Court Ed Safford GOP South Dakota Atty George T. Mickelson Richard Haeder South Dakota Rural Electrification Association

Ship Unions Seek U S Plan On Work Week Dispute

Seven maritime unions threaten a nationwide strike June 15 over wages and hours. They will ask the government to propose a compromise after receding from a 40 hour week. owners hold at 56 hours. Navy and coast guard prep to man the fleet if needed.

Washington CIO U.S Edgar L. Warren Federal Conciliation Service Navy Coast Guard War Shipping Administration Pacific Coast Ship Owners’ Association Marine Firemen’s Union Lone Independent

Ship Strike To Cut Sugar

Washington reports a planned June 15 ship strike would stub exports and risk sugar and coffee supplies within weeks. CIO unions press for unity with aid from other unions to halt maritime traffic, while government officials warn of shortages in copper, tin, lead, burlap, and other imports.

Washington Truman Army Navy Cio-Dominated Committee For Maritime Unity Commerce Department John D. Small Small Caribbean Agriculture Department War Shipping Administration CIO

Bus Certificate Plea Favored By Commission

The interstate commerce commission recommended granting a certificate to Roman Hubbell of Winslow Arizona to operate a bus line between Gallup New Mexico and Ganado and Chinle Arizona.

Albuquerque N. M Interstate Commerce Commission Roman Hubbell Winslow, Ariz Gallup Ganado and Chinle Ariz

Admirals Hens Take Navy Cash For Poultry Scandal

Washington reports detail a Navy chicken project led by Admiral Robert C. Giffen in Puerto Rico. Navy funds covered housing, furniture, pens, and purchases for roosters and related poultry facilities, with nine surviving chickens later used by the substinence farm under Lt. John W. Johnston.

Washington James A. Mead New York Robert C. Giffen Puerto Rico Navy St. Thomas Virgin Islands Sabana Seca Miami Sen. Mead Paul F. Foster Sen Homer Ferguson Michigan Adm Giffen James M. Curley Navy Lumber Naval John W. Johnston Johnston

Truman names Warren Austin to U N security council

President Truman selects Senator Warren H Austin of Vermont to be America's representative on the United Nations Security Council. The appointment takes effect next January after his Senate term ends. Herschel Johnson will act as interim representative until then, with Austin resigning to become special representative with ambassador rank to advise Johnson.

Washington Truman Warren H. Austin Vermont America United Nations Security Council Austin Senate Herschel Johnson U. S Johnson

Coconino Fire Still Spreading Across Forest

Fire roars through Coconino National Forest as 700 firefighters, heavy winds, and looming lightning threaten more spread. By June 5 more than 1,600 acres burned with fires circling West Fork canyon, while 600 plus crews battled in shifting conditions and shifting wind patterns.

Flagstaff Coconino National Forest West Fork Canyon U.S. Weather Bureau R. W. Hussey Barney's Pasture Coconino-Yavapai

Pilot Views Forest Fire Near Flagstaff In Coconino Range

Lake Field pilot Captain Jack Tueller reported a large gray scar across the Coconino forest southwest of Flagstaff where a fire rages unchecked. He described smoke pockets, a deep canyon and ongoing ground crews with firebreaks and ditches.

Tueller Lake Field Jerome Oak Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Supreme Court R. C. Stanford Maricopa County Vancouver B. C British Columbia Gordon Sloan CLUB Rev Koewing Generalissimo Franco United Nations U. S. Plan Labor By Sterling F. Green Frederick C.othman Sen. Ferguson Adm. Foster Navy Department U.N. Post Coconino Francis T. Leary la Salle A. L. Brodie Loop Michael J. Corrigan Fire Department Fenn Lora Gutmacher J. G. Ritter Ritter Oscar Budford John Barbary Barbary Fred Wolfe Wolfe Fred Malorrus James O'Hara New York City
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