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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
1
Tucson residents backed an $850,000 general obligation bond to acquire rights of way for a western freeway and approved ten city charter changes. Major salary raises for mayor and councilmen take effect with new terms. Ward 6 narrowly opposed the bond.
City officials say a limited access freeway through Tucson will take years to become reality. Voters approved rights of way for a western truck route costing about 5 million dollars, with 700 thousand dollars in federal and state funds earmarked. Land acquisition will require time and possible court action under eminent domain, with value set by a jury in Pima County Superior Court.
Paris June 9 Gen Charles de Gaulle urged the nation to throw out the coalition government and said he stood ready to take leadership of France.
President Truman, aboard a train in Spokane on June 9, denounced the Republican-led Congress as "the worst" in history and urged voters to overturn it in November 1948. He assailed The Chicago Tribune and Spokane Spokesman-Review as the two worst papers and warned ofaction if lawmakers do not shift course.
Republican leaders in Congress responded quickly to President Truman calling this the worst Congress since the first. House Leader Halbleck claims poor White House cooperation, while Senator Wherry dismisses Truman as politicking.
In Albuquerque on June 9 John J. Dempsey conceded the Democratic nomination for US senator to former Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson. Dempsey trailed 23,551 to 15,171 on 416 of 868 precincts as party members backed Truman’s endorsement. Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley won the Republican nomination.
Berlin reports the Soviet Union rejected the British demand to evacuate the Berlin radio station in the British sector. Lt. Gen. M I Dratvin warned that force against Soviet employees would have undesirable consequences. Lt. Gen Vorsov said Moscow would not yield and the dispute, ongoing for two years, intensified as Britain pressed to take over the premises.
In the American League Chicago at New York was postponed by rain and Cleveland at Boston postponed by cold weather. St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia played at night. In the National League Chicago 8 Philadelphia? New York 7 is listed for the first game with Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 4.
High temperatures drove demand on Tucson utilities and shut two substations serving two square miles east of Country Club Road about 7:30 p m causing a delay to the Tucson El Paso baseball game at Randolph Park. N M Lovell of the Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co said two supplemental substations are on order and distribution will be rearranged to lessen future outages.
Arab and Jewish spokesmen said both sides accepted an unconditional four week armistice for Palestine. The truce begins at 1 am EST Friday as UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte pursues a permanent peace within four weeks. Talks may occur in Istanbul or Rhodes. The Arab and Jewish sides reported acceptance with limited disputes over immigration and Jerusalem.
Four Boulder City Nevada men were wounded in a private plane crash near Williams. George F. Bagley forest service supervisor Ted Swift airport owner Lou Miesner and Chester Tyree were hospitalized with critical injuries while Tyree walked away for treatment. The crash occurred as Bagley piloted the aircraft during a Williams Chamber of Commerce dinner visit. The plane hit a tree demolishing it. Bagley and Swift remained unconscious with multiple fractures and concussion.
Rain forced the postponement of the Graziano versus Zale middleweight title fight at Ruppert Stadium in Newark. The bout, moved from tonight, will be staged Thursday night in the same arena.
Washington June 9 A new contract offer from soft coal operators includes no wage raise but proposes using the miners welfare fund for benefits. John L. Lewis outlined a $100 monthly pension for elderly miners and a retroactive wage deal if reached by July 1, with five day notice to suspend the plan. The welfare fund totals about 50 million dollars from 10 cent per ton payments, split for pensions death benefits hospitalization and hardship. Operators favor 50 percent for pensions and total pension payments of 100 dollars monthly, including social security, with retirement at 65. The Lewis plan provides 100 dollars monthly to UMW members 62 with 20 years service.
Friends of Acting Gov. Dan E. Garvey disclosed that petitions for his gubernatorial nomination are being printed in Phoenix and will circulate soon. Formal announcement is not expected until after the 30 day mourning period for Gov. Sidney P. Osborn ends June 24, with highway department support indicated.
Senate Foreign Relations chairman Senator Vandenberg denounces the House cuts in foreign aid as a cynical reversal of policy. He warns the reduced funding, spread over 15 months, guts Europe’s defense against communism and undermines the Economic Cooperation Administration. He testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee urging continued aid.
Acting Gov Dan E Garvey asks Attorney General Eva De Concini to file Supreme Court action to formally determine his status as governor amid constitutional ambiguity He notes his duties as secretary of state require clear authority and intends to sign official documents only after the ruling The request mirrors a prior state action against ex Attorney General John L Sullivan and references page 11 for more details
Rev. Annalee Stewart became the first woman to offer the daily prayer in the House. The Washington Chicago ordained Methodist minister prayed against fear and violence and urged spiritual restraint amid war. Rep. Bolton thanked her, noting women disagree with male views on war solutions.
Secretary of State Marshall announced US acceptance of the London conference proposals creating a Western German federal government with home rule and pledges to withhold occupying forces by mutual agreement. He said the plan should aid economic recovery and stability, while Congress questions if approval requires legislative consent.
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the House of Commons Britain still hopes to bring Russia into the four power agreement on Germany. He said Britain approves a federal government in western Germany and indefinite western occupation with international Ruhr control as proposed by a US Britain France Benelux conference.
James Marlow surveys the push to enlist 25 000 anti Communist aliens for U S armed forces to gain citizenship after five years of service The piece contrasts ancient Athens using slaves in war with modern plans and cites Senate debates on mercenary labels and national pride in bearing arms.
Washington reports weary senators held a third straight night session to speed the draft civil rights bill. An amendment limited service to two years, allowed 25 000 aliens to serve, and would grant citizenship after five years. Senate also overhauled the court martial system.
Report from Tuxtla Gutiérrez confirms fifteen dead after a Servicios Aereos de Chiapas airliner forced landing at La Perla ranch near Pichucalco. Three bodies arrived in town, including Capt. Vicente Manzano, inspector general of Chiapas police, pilot Capt. Enrique Cano, and co pilot Francisco de Ochoa.
Phoenix June 9 An anticipated 3 million dollar surplus in Arizona's treasury may bring a sharp reduction in the state tax rate. The surplus at June 30 was predicted by State Auditor Ann Frohmiller. Unofficial sources said the rate could drop from 1 dollar per 100 assessed valuation, possibly to 50 cents, depending on total statewide valuation. Current valuation is 575 million with possible increases to 750 million from county, railroad, mine and utility property boosts.
State Corporation Commissioner W T Brooks, ill at home after being stricken at Nogales last week, was ordered into Papago Park Veterans Hospital for a checkup. The attack was attributed to high blood pressure.
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