Trees Cost More To Trim In Arizona Utilities Rate Hike
In Phoenix June 15 Arizona officials note tree trimming costs are highest in the eight states Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co serves as it seeks higher rates. The Arizona corporation commission hears testimony while oil interests from Humble and Richfield appear to explain the oil code bill.
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Texas
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California
Degrees Awarded at Caltech Commencement in Pasadena
Degrees were awarded to Tucson residents at Caltech in Pasadena last weekend. James Robert Shull earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering of 1728 E Seventh St. Judd C. Nevenzel received a Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Chemistry and Plant Physiology of 3531 E Fairmount Ave.
Tucson theater survey aims to widen public interest
The Tucson Little Theater, guided by President Guy Thackeray, conducts a Chamber of Commerce questionnaire sent to 1,500 Tucson families with 2,000 more in the mail. It seeks public input on plays, pricing, standards, and civic role, not a fundraising drive.
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Democrats Plan To Pass Housing Bill As Drafted
A Republican and southern Democrat coalition opposed a large housing bill proposed by President Truman. The House Rules Committee voted 8 to 4 to clear it for immediate action, with debate planned for next week. A caucus and antibottlenecking rule aim to push the measure forward despite southern opposition.
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Heat and Drought Endanger Crops North and Forests in West
A mid June heat wave and drought threaten crops across the north central and northeastern states while forest fire hazards rise in the Pacific Northwest. Heavy rain in parts of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri offers some relief, but New England and New Jersey endure peak drought amid high temperatures. Eleven forest fires burn in the Adirondacks, with 25 total since Saturday as humidity remains high and rainfall scarce.
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Stop the Laxative Habit with Carter's Pills Plan
Five New York doctors endorse a program to end laxative use. Start with two pills, then one nightly in week two, then every other night in week three, and finally stop. Drink eight glasses of water daily and rely on Carter's Pills to restore natural regularity without habit forming drugs.
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Tucson Woman Wins $1735 on Radio Quiz Show
Nancy Jean Corbett, 20 year old housewife of 324 North Martin Avenue, won $1735 in prizes on a radio quiz program Tuesday night. She was declared winner on CBS Pass the Buck after solving a riddle about a great man. The previous week's riddle featured Ian Houston.
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Ian Houston
Crop damage feared as rainfall urged in New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Agriculture officials said truck farmers face serious crop damage with a $5.1 million sweet corn and potato crop in Burlington County in danger unless heavy rainfall arrives soon. Foresters in the eastern heat belt and Pacific Northwest warned motorists and logging operators to take precautions.
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First U S Business College Roots Traced to Cincinnati
A historical note traces the origin of the first business college in the United States to Cincinnati in 1846, highlighting its early role in formal commercial education and the spread of business studies nationwide.
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City Grants 15 Working Days Vacation This Year
The civil service commission on Tuesday amended rules to give city workers 15 working days off annually by counting Sundays and holidays during vacations as nonworking days. The proposal confirms Sundays and holidays during vacation periods and may delay charging two full days for Saturdays still undecided.
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Civil Service Commission
Albert Hesselberg
Wheat production from about one and a quarter million farms
Approximately 1.25 million farms in the United States grow wheat, reflecting the crop's broad cultivation. The figure underscores the crop’s reach across multiple states and regional farming systems.
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Three Tucsonans Start Air War College Course at Maxwell
Three Tucson officers now on active duty at Maxwell Air Force Base attend the Air Command and Staff School second two week orientation. Col Ralph G Vaughan Col Harold B Whar field Lt Col Logan M Metz lead the Arizona class of 14. Lt Col Herbert Gartin and Lt Col Carl A Reinemund also in the class. The course aims to keep reserve officers informed of latest Air Force developments.
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