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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
10
The national draft law boosts local guard recruiting. Tech Sergeant Jimmie Hallman reports 20 new enlistees since the bill passage last Saturday. Young Tucsonians may join the guard or other active reserve groups until President Truman signs the bill. members in those groups then face new draft exemptions.
Washington reports the draft bill from Congress has not yet reached the White House delaying its signing. President Truman may gain time up to July 5 before acting as Vandenberg and Martin at Philadelphia signature the measure rests with their approval.
M B Hodges will head the Pima county chapter of the National Infantile Paralysis foundation for another year. He was re elected chairman Monday afternoon at Chamber of Commerce offices. New officers include J B Mead vice chairman C Edgar Goyette secretary and J F Houston treasurer. Executive committee adds William West and doctors George Dixon Vivian Tappan and L H Howard. New members Miss Margaret Knight Hyman Myerson F Payne Dearing J M Sakiison and Arthur Moreno join. Knight named chairman of women’s activities Weadock named publicity chair Walsh and Lewis to manage 1949 March of Dimes drive.
The general council of the Congregational Christian Churches approved a basis of union with the Evangelical and Reformed church to create a United Church of Christ with about 2,000,000 members. Delegates narrowly supported the merger after a two hour debate, aligning with similar approvals in St. Louis and 33 of 34 synods. A plebiscite showed 65.5 percent in favor.
The Sixth Army released training dates for two Phoenix and one Tucson Army Reserve units. The 331st Quartermaster Battalion in Phoenix trains July 4 to 18 at Fort Lewis Washington. The 2830th Engineer Combat Battalion in Phoenix trains August 22 to September 5 at Worden Washington. The 412th Engineer Construction Battalion in Tucson trains July 25 to August 8 at Fort Lewis. Tentative dates for six more units train at Camp Hood Texas August 15 to 29.
The local recruiting office announced acceptance of women reserves in the Marine Corps and Marine Corps League. For the first two years, 1000 enlisted women and 100 officers will be accepted.
A Phoenix teen addressed 250 delegates at the governor’s youth conference on problems facing youth. Karin Stallcup urged practical education and community action, calling for free employment services and stricter enforcement of laws for minors. She questioned adult exposure to drinking and proposed better youth centers and supervised recreation. The article also notes the Taen- age dances at Mansfeld junior high were suspended then resumed June 29 at the high school cafeteria.
Alien veterans of World War I and those who saw action in World War II may apply for citizenship under a program announced by the local immigration and naturalization service. Eligible vets must have resided in the United States or possessions at enlistment and meet other service related conditions.
Phoenix June 22. The Maricopa County board of supervisors filed a formal application for federal aid to build a general hospital costing 598,900 dollars with 199,600 dollars requested from federal funds. The county will cover the remaining costs through local taxes.
Information indicates that certain nonservice personnel have been lifted. For more details, visit the local post office on the second floor to obtain the full briefing.
Robert Horton Henry, a former Tucsonian now in the consular service, serves as first secretary and consul at Damascus. This appointment places Henry in a senior role within the consulate, reflecting his rise in diplomatic duties.
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