Higher Minimum Wage Favored by Voters in Key Survey
A national survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds broad support for raising the minimum wage from 40 to 65 or 75 cents an hour. Farmers show least support. labor unions most. The federal rule affects interstate commerce and influences wages in noncovered industries.
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Princeton
N. J
American Institute of Public Opinion
Senate
Scott Lucas
Washington
Institute
Prof. & Bus
Truman
Wellton Mohawk Bids Submitted For Canal Work
The Fisher Construction Co of Phoenix submitted the lowest of 19 bids for the first eight miles of the Wellton Mohawk canal on the Gila project. The bid totals 1 385 463 70 and could drop 50 000 if awarded the complete job. Del Fisher said about 300 workers will be employed with potential headquarters at Dome Arizona. Work to start 30 days after government notice.
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Phoenix
Fisher Construction Co
Wellton-Mohawk
Gila
Bureau of Reclamation
Yuma
Fisher
del Fisher
Dome
Ariz
Flying Businessmen Breakfast In Willcox
A group of 15 Tucson business leaders from the Chamber of Commerce will fly to Willcox for an exchange breakfast hosted by the Willcox chamber. Five private planes will depart at 6 a.m. with pilots Walters Jr Hudgin Kemp Emanuel and Briggs and attendees including Mayor E T Houston and others.
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Tony Blanton
N. R. Feldman
Clark Ford
Arthur Mann
J. M. Procter
Bruce Ellis
Antimasking Law Won't Stop Federal Probe in Alabama
In Montgomery officials praise Alabama's antimasking law while federal investigators proceed with a planned congressional inquiry into night riding. Gov. Folsom signed the measure after swift passage, and a legislative resolution urged halting the probe. U S Attorney General Tom Clark commended the law as unmasking the Klan. House Judiciary Chair Rep. Celler said the inquiry would continue.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State House
of Representatives
James E. Folsom
House
Washington
U. S
Hoefle Put In Office As Head Of Legion Club
At the Santa Rita hotel the American Legion Luncheon Club installed new officers led by Melvin Hoefle as president. Glenn A. Poole became vice-president, Harry Harrington treasurer, Harold Balkow secretary, and Raymond Weaver sergeant at arms. New directors are Dr. Howard Glaesner Holden Olsen and Munroe Montgomery. Roy O Bannon presided. Plans were made to invite a veteran guest from Tucson veterans hospital and two from Davis Monthan air force base.
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American Legion
Santa Rita Hotel
Melvin Hoefle
Glenn A. Poole
Harry Harrington
Harold Balkow
Raymond Weaver
Howard Glaesner
Holden Olsen
Munroe Montgomery
Roy O'Bannon
Tucson Veterans Hospital
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Chandler Resident Named Town Clerk
Chandler resident Hugh Falbey appointed town clerk succeeding N T Roach who resigned to work for Dobson ranches Falbey once ran a hobby shop in Chandler.
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Chandler
Hugh Falbey
N. T. Roach
Dobson Ranches
Falbey
Harry D Morrill To Be Buried In Detroit
The body of Harry D Morrill aged 70 who died Monday in a local hospital is sent by Parker Kerr mortuary to Detroit. Morrill was a World War I veteran.
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Harry D. Morrill
Parker- Kerr Mortuary
Detroit
Morrill
Phoenix to Buy Nine Private Water Systems for 441000
Phoenix plans to purchase nine private water systems for 440,985.60 using bond funds. City Manager James T. Deppe was authorized by the city council to complete the buys in a Tuesday session. Suburban Pump & Water Co. leads with five projects, Valley Water Co. holds two, and Maricopa Water Co. one. Elkins Water Co. was bought for 5,000, lifting total private-system spending to about 1,000,000.
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Phoenix
U.P
James T. Deppe
Suburban Pump & Water Co
Valley Water Co
Maricopa Water Co
Elkins Water Co
Mesa Photos Featured In National Geographic Magazine
Mesa and vicinity are highlighted in the July issue of National Geographic in an article titled Skyway Below the Clouds. Photographer Carl Markwith is credited for pictures taken during an airplane trip over the Superstitions and surrounding country.
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Mesa
U.P
National Geographic Magazine
Carl Markwith
Cotton Field Pests Should Be Checked
Salt river valley cotton farmers were urged to monitor fields for injurious insects. The University of Arizona extension service advised against insecticides unless pests are present and asked farmers to notify nearby beekeepers before applications.
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Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Sweat Output Range Across Adults
An average adult person discharges from 25 to 75 ounces of perspiration through the pores of his skin every day.
Two Teens Die in Scooter Crash at Phoenix Intersection
In Phoenix, two teenagers Gene Haueter aged 17 and David Joseph aged 14 were killed when their northbound scooter hit a pickup truck at lateral 18 and avenue 1 after allegedly ignoring a stop sign. Haueter died at St Monica's hospital from a basal skull fracture. Joseph died at the scene. The truck driver George McBee 46 from Tolleson was uninjured. An inquest is set for 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Phoenix
Lateral 18
Avenue 1
Gene Haueter
David Robert Joseph
Haueter
St. Monica's Emergency Hospital
Joseph
George McBee
Tolleson
Common Cold Declared Most Widespread US Disease
The account notes Coryza or the common cold as the most prevalent widespread disease in the United States. The statement emphasizes its high incidence across the population.
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United States
Tax Commission Hears Globe Budget Petition
Arizona Tax Commission holds hearing in Globe on Gila county budget excess expenditure of 11 924 to fund water department and health and sanitation services. The action seeks authorization of the overrun for those programs.
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Globe
Arizona State Tax Commission
Gila County
Water Department
Health and Sanitation
Great Britain's coastline spans over four thousand miles
The coastline of Great Britain extends beyond 4000 miles, shaping geography and maritime history.
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Great Britain
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