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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1948
Page
2
The U S weather bureau records 82 for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in Tucson, an all time June 30 low, with a prior June 30 low of 80 in 1944. Tuesday’s 107 high ties for the season in Tucson though Phoenix reached 114 and Yuma 113.
Nine Eloy Chamber of Commerce directors attended a Tucson Chamber dinner at the Pioneer Hotel as part of a neighbor night series. The Eloy chamber, formed in May, discussed early challenges and mutual projects with visiting officers including Dc. T. Myers president and Mrs. Laura H. Combs secretary.
Washington reports the agriculture department predicts meat prices will continue to rise this summer and early fall. Hog cattle and sheep prices jumped 8 percent from mid May to mid June as market shipments fell and demand stayed strong. Supplies are not expected to improve before 1950 as cattle numbers shrink and hog shipments remain limited.
CHICAGO June 30 The youthful burglar who broke into Paul Dorys home stole about 300 dollars worth of articles and fled when Dory returned at noon. A gray shirt and trousers were found in the bathroom and evidence suggested the burglar had bathed.
The Federal Housing Administration relocates its Tucson office from 6 North Fifth Avenue to 116 West Washington Street. Assistant state director Br. Dalton says the move will improve service, with new hours 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays.
Washington June 30 The ECA chief Paul Hoffman warned that American aid to any Marshall Plan country may be halted if war potential goods are shipped to the Soviet bloc. He cited Britain’s jet engine sales to Russia and said all European made war material would be banned under the ECA guide for contraband. The statement broadens a policy already used against diverted Marshall Plan shipments.
The Tucson rent control office will relocate from 180 North Meyer Street to 199 Toole Avenue. Director Lloyd H. Meenan announced the move on Wednesday to create more city administrative space. The office will be closed Thursday.
Peggy Wells Salisbury sues William W Crone former El Rancho Corona owner for 10000 damages in a Pima county superior court case accusing him of filing a false criminal charge against her The suit stems from a 1947 accusation of theft at Corona ranch and her subsequent acquittal She testified about her employment and Crone's alleged improper conduct nude pictures circulated at the ranch and her health and social standing suffered during the case The defense attorney examined her and Crone did not appear in court for the morning session
In Phoenix on June 30 petitions filed with the secretary of state seek civil service for all state and county workers in Maricopa Pima Yavapai Cochise and Gila counties. A second measure would create a state retirement system and allow counties and municipalities to join later. Petitions were presented by William J. Eden representing the Union of State County & Municipal Employes.
The business will reopen Friday at a new location after moving. The telephone line will remain the same.
Patrolmen Lyons and Altenberger chased a stolen 1948 Buick, owned by Harold Ashton, through East Broadway and Campbell Avenue. The 16 year old driver leaped from the car as shots were fired and he fled into the desert, then surrendered after warnings were fired.
In Phoenix on June 30 the six member board appointed by the state industrial commission adjourned for recess as discussions begin on minimum wage rules for women and children employed in the state laundries. The public will be invited to present views tomorrow.
The Arizona livestock sanitary board paid $9,150 in bounties for 177 mountain lion scalps and six wolves in the fiscal year ending Wednesday. Each scalp earned $50 under a law that appropriated $20,000, with $10,000 to be spent this year and $10,000 in the next fiscal year. The legislature may approve similar funding for two more years. The bounty targets predators of young livestock.
A Dublin proposal targets 120000 working class family dwellings in new develop ments and social housing schemes. Officials say the plan seeks affordable homes, improved amenities, and steady construction across the city, with timelines to be announced.
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