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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
15
A George Gallup Institute poll asks husbands and wives if they would marry the same person again. Forty nine percent say certainly yes, twenty eight percent probably yes, while about twenty three percent doubt or refuse. Wives show slightly less certainty than husbands.
The Tempe State college hosts the annual higher education conference with Dr. Alonzo F. Myers of New York University delivering the opening remarks. Myers urges educators to participate in community life and democratic practice. Joel A. Benedict and Myers are listed as principal speakers for the closing lyceum session. The two day meeting continues with talks by state educators and businessmen.
Ford Motor Co. announced plans to boost output of lower priced models while cutting Lincoln production. Executive VP Ernest Breech said Ford would not mirror GM price cuts, citing high wages and material costs. Mercury output aimed at 19,800 by June. Lincoln production to fall to about two cars per month as demand dims.
The Marine Corps suspends March enlistments except for 18-year-olds and a limited number of women. Re enlists rose from 429 in December to about 600 in January. The March quota for 18-year-olds is 500, with about 3,800 already in the Marines. Enrollment of volunteers in the marine reserve continues with no quota.
New army recruits will receive nearly twice as much instruction in basic soldiering. General Jacob L. Devers announced an order extending the eight week basic training to 14 weeks in about a week. The move aims to improve individual initiative as the army nears full strength.
Tucson’s 158th Infantry Regiment of the Arizona National Guard launches a recruitment drive. Since Feb 15, 10 new recruits joined, bringing total to about 1,500. drive runs until May 15 with more than 200 needed. Prospective members report to Randolph Park near the ball park.
Miss Helene Robinson and Mrs. Albert W. Riswold of Flagstaff State College will represent the college at the music educators conference in Sacramento April 10 to 13. Robinson will speak on a panel about training music teachers and Riswold will chair the Opera in Music Education section.
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