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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
1
President Truman branded the Taft Hartley labor control bill as dangerous and unworkable saying it would provoke more strikes and extend government intrusion into bargaining. He outlined nine core objections and declared the measure would fail four key tests of public welfare, employer employee relations, workability, and fairness.
In Phoenix lawmakers assess votes to override Gov. Sidney Osborn’s veto of a bill restricting outside income to 600 dollars yearly for old age pensioners. The session reconvenes Monday at 9 am to decide, while Osborn signs an 11.5 million social security appropriation correcting prior errors.
Arizona tax officials seek $1,491,578 as the four percent administration share from July 1943 to May 1947. State commissioner Thad M Moore says a lawsuit may be needed to recover the funds to hire more auditors. The money would come from a four percent administration deduction not set aside on books. State reserve amounts total $596,631 and counties' share $894,947.
The bill before the second special session would allow moving several hundred patients to the Florence division by August if passed by July 1. The former prisoner of war camp site requires one month to prepare and would ease crowding at the hospital housing 1200 patients in facilities built for 700 to 800. Dr. Jeremiah Metzger, board member, notes capital outlay must be separated from other expenditures per auditor and attorney general rulings.
The United Nations security council voted 9 to 1 to consider the Trieste governorship, with Russia blocked from delaying action. France abstained while Russia and Australia abstained on the procedural shift to place the issue on the council’s agenda. The governor will assume office once the Italian peace treaty is ratified by all big powers.
Army jet PSO R set U S speed record at 623.8 mph near Muroc Army airfield with Col Albert Boyd piloting over a 1.86 mile course. Wind aided legs reached 632.5 mph, 630.5 mph on upwind runs, awaiting FAI certification in Paris.
Chicago traders saw July corn futures reach $2 a bushel on Friday the highest price ever paid on the board of trade. The surge reflected strong demand and ongoing market optimism for the grain.
Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ramey urged that air power, not numbers, decides defense. He praised aviation skill, warned against complacency, and endorsed Davis–Monthan as a permanent RAF base. He called for a unified command and rapid aircraft production to deter aggression.
Mayor James M. Curley of Boston must surrender at Washington on June 26 to begin a six to 18 month mail fraud sentence. His lawyers may seek a further stay with a medical certificate as Curley is ill in Cohasset Massachusetts. The Department of Justice may not object to a brief delay due to illness.
Capitol Corridor gabfest notes the employment service reorganization bill carries a long political history. Provisions labeled conformity with federal regulations may expand state appointive power. Legislators forego trips as a full 20 day session appears likely. Rep Al Spikes away due to his brother’s death. Bisbee grocery man Sen Dan Angius cannot report this week. Rep James Ewing arrives in Tucson.
Several house members express concern about inactivity on bills and confusion over internal organization difficulties hindering progress. The discussion centers on why bills stall and how committee processes affect timelines.
Tokyo reports a flood of inquiries from American soldiers and civilians about marrying Japanese women after a house vote favoring nonquota wives. General MacArthur’s HQ would not comment until law. an official hinted the army may relax its strict rules once enacted. John J. Conroy of Los Angeles notes further action.
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin vows to speed up talks on European recovery under the Marshall plan, saying delays in Moscow must end. He notes Britain and France may proceed with or without Soviet participation as Russia is urged to respond to a joint British French draft.
The Pan American Clipper America carrying American editors and publishers landed at Drigh Road airfield in Karachi on Friday at 4 25 p m 8 25 a m EDT. The flight came from Istanbul marking a world round trip stopover.
President Truman will speak on radio at 7 p.m. to discuss his labor veto with the nation. The address, estimated at 13 minutes, will be carried on all networks and mirror the veto message to Congress, though the speech was not yet written, according to Press Secretary Charles G. Ross.
AP writer DeWitt Mackenzie argues the inquiry into British press ownership raises questions about the Labour government's move toward nationalization and potential totalitarian risks. He notes Attlee's pledge against communism and cautions that while a mixed socialism could work, the danger lies in overregulation of the individual. The piece stresses the press as a pillar of democracy even during war.
Four votes on the labor bill this session detail house and senate action. On April 17 the house approved 308 to 107. May 13 the senate approved 68 to 24. June 4 the house backed 320 to 79. June 6 the senate passed 54 to 17. All votes surpassed two thirds to avoid a presidential veto.
President Truman faces a decision on extending rent controls as the Senate passes a measure extending them through February 29 1948 with a 15 percent leasing flexibility. The bill removes most construction curbs except for recreational buildings, drawing criticism from Housing Expeditor Creedon who warns of housing program risks. Senator Sparkman emphasizes the option is better than no law at all since without the extension controls would lapse June 30.
Tucson case sees Fred Roberts suing City of Tucson to void 1947 Resolution 2083 and a federal lease for Randolph Park land. He argues 1925 dedication as golf course and public recreation park. Armory construction by M M Sundt continues despite the suit. City Attorney Elliott plans to file an answer before the 5 pm deadline.
Senate blocked a Taft Hartley veto vote on Truman at 2 p.m. Saturday MST after leaders agreed on timing. Morse objection halted the motion, leaving Truman's veto fate unresolved.
The House voted 331 to 83 to override President Truman's veto of the Taft Hartley labor control bill, with 106 Democrats for override and 71 against. Senate action was expected to complete enactment despite a late White House push for switches.
Paris reports the cabinet approves a strict save the franc tax plan to balance the budget as strikes curb economy. Premier Ramadier drops wage freeze by decree and rising prices seem inevitable with the revenue bill slated to raise about 140 billion francs for the remainder of 1947.
In an afternoon game the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers by a 5 to 3 score. Paul Schaal or other details not confirmed.
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