Federal Asks SEC Approval Of Utility Sale
Fed eral Light and Traction reports stockholders approved selling 147000 shares of Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co to a competitive bidder. 426069 shares represented. 461820 voted for the transaction with 249 against. Arizona Edison had withdrawn earlier. C L Clawson described rate cuts as the lowest in the state. Southern Union Gas of Dallas attended the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ralph T. MacBain
Federal Light & Traction Company
Federal
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
MacBain
Securities and Exchange Commission
Arizona Edison Company, Inc
Arizona Corporation Commission
C. L. Clawson
Tucson
Arizona Commission
Southern Union Gas Company
Dallas
Tex
Scott Hughes
Hughes
Stalin calls for vigilance as Red Army pledges peace policy
Premier Stalin urged continued Red Army vigilance in an May Day message across Europe. He pledged peace and security in reconstruction while warning reactionaries plot another war. Parades and speeches marked the day from Moscow to London, withBerlin showing red banners in ruins. The premier affirmed the USSR will stay true to its policy of peace and equality among nations.
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W. R. Higginbotham
London
U.P
Stalin
Europe
Russia
Red Army
Moscow
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Soviet Union
Karius Agitates For Larger Water Supply
In Phoenix on May 1 Rep. Sidney Karius warned the legislature the drought cycle threatens vast irrigated Arizona lands. He urged bringing Colorado River water into the state to avert a pending disaster, presenting his letter to Senate President Paul Keefe and House Speaker Fred Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Sidney Kartus
Maricopa
Senate
Paul C. Keefe
House
Fred J. Fritz
Arizona Times Inc Receives Incorporation Certificate
Phoenix May 1 The Arizona corporation commission issued a certificate of incorporation to Arizona Times Inc a Phoenix firm planning to publish a daily newspaper John and Anna Boettiger are the incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona Times, Inc
News Concern
John and
Anna Boettiger
Passenger refuses to deplane as plane held at Davis Monthan
An American Airlines flight at Davis Monthan field was held about 30 minutes after a man refused to give up his seat to be bumped. Deputies found him sitting aboard and refusing to leave. no crime was committed and the matter depended on complaints and warrants. Officials called the incident a technical error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
Davis-Monthan Field
E. F. Echols
Charles Velasco
Madleron Sebastian
Tucson
Palestine Report Delivers No Clear Path to Peace
The joint British American Palestine report displeases Jews and Arabs alike. It rejects a Jewish homeland, offers 100000 Jewish admissions, and highlights Arab concerns over Jewish prosperity. It notes U N immigration bars temp raise, but conflicts with Jewish European ties and Arab state interests.
Pharmacy College Is Asked At University
At the University of Arizona a college of pharmacy was urged by the State Pharmaceutical Association during its Phoenix convention closing session. G Benner Kelly of Tucson was elected president to succeed Joseph McCrary of Phoenix. G N Goodwin of Mesa first vice president. C M Nielsen of Tucson second vice president. N W Stewart of Phoenix secretary. O T Fountain of Phoenix treasurer.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.pp
University of Arizona
State Pharmaceutical Association
G. Benner Kelly
Tucson
Joseph McCrary
G. N. Goodwin
Mesa
C. M. Nielsen
N. W. Stewart
O. T. Fountain
Arrests Ordered For Arizona License Sticker Violations
Arizona motorists must display windshield stickers for 1945 license plates. Maurice Goodwin announced the grace period is over and drivers found without stickers will be arrested. Horace Moore, State Highway Patrol Superintendent, said orders were issued to enforce the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Map 1
U.P
Arizona
Maurice Goodwin
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Horace Moore
Gas Company Bid for Tucson Utilities intrigues city leaders
The city faces possible municipal ownership as Texas New Mexico interests plan to bid for Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co. assets. James Cole of Santa Fe and associates aim to take gas rights and sell electric lines to Tucson, with hearings in Philadelphia pending and local negotiations unsettled. Mayor H C Jaastad may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Texas-New Mexico
Tucson
James Cole
Santa Fe
N. M
Agatt
w@as Co
H. C. Jaastad
Nogales
Cole
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Federal Securities Commission
Janstad
Federal Light & Traction Co
GAS
Koewing Tells Rotary About Europe's Need
Rev. Leland Koewing, wartime chaplain with the Ninth and then the Third Army, spoke at the Pioneer hotel lunch. He recalled landing at Le Havre, German buzz bombs, morale effects, and a Rhine crossing artillery display. He quoted a German girl: the American soldier is funny but fights like hell.
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Europe
Rotary Club
Pioneer Hotel
Leland Koewing
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Koewing
Ninth Army
Third Army of Occupation
Germany
la Harve
France
Rhine
Arabs Assail Official Palestine Report Inapt See
Arab leaders in Jerusalem denounce the Anglo American Palestine report saying it deepens strife and betrays democracy. Britain is urged to handle the stateless Jew problem while the Jewish agency accepts the 100000 immigration plan but notes the core issue remains unresolved. The report calls for a mandate transition where Palestine becomes neither a Jewish nor an Arab state.
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Washington
Palestine
Britain
Jerusalem
Middle East
Russia
London
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Europe
United States
Congress
Commons
Airport Fund Measure Sent To President
A half billion dollar federal aid program for state and municipal airport construction went to President Truman today for signature. Congress approved a 500 million plan with seven year funding starting July 1, 1947, 100 million annually. Seventy five percent is state apportioned by area and population. 125 million is discretionary for the civil aeronautics administrator. The federal share for small airports is 50 percent, with larger airports set by the administrator.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
$90,000 Added For College Housing
Debate opened in the Arizona state senate on bills to appropriate 760,369 to ease higher education housing shortages. Amendments would allocate 380,000 to the university, 275,000 to Tempe, and 105,369 to Flagstaff, with veterans given preference in housing.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Senate
House
Board of Regents
University of Arizona
Arizona State College
Tempe
Arizona State College At
Flagstaff
I Atkinson
Steve Porméy
Tucson
American Legion
Tormey
Pennsylvania
Tempe College
Negro Is Chosen As American Mother Of 1946
New York May 1 Mrs Emma Clarissa Clement of Louisville Kentucky a granddaughter of a slave was chosen as the American mother of 1946 by the American Mothers committee of the Golden Rule foundation She is 71 years old and has seven children Note she is the first Negro elected to the honor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Clarissa Clement
Louisville
Bond Refunds Sweep Arizona Cuts Interest Rates
Arizona state loan commission anticipates widespread bond refunds of high rate issues. About 9.8 million dollars in bonds have been refunded or filed for refunding since a 1913 ruling allowing political subdivisions to refund bonds with loan commission approval. Pages note Prescott and Maricopa County have pending applications totaling over 8.9 million dollars.
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Phoenix
The
Daily Citizen
Arizona State Loan Commission
William T. Brooks
Supreme Court
Maricopa County
Prescott
Loan Commission
Brooks
Commission
Suspect Held In Plot Against MacArthur
In Tokyo on May Day an unidentified suspect was detained among 500000 celebrants after an alleged plot to assassinate Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Authorities believe the ringleader is Hideo Takayama. the man in custody is being questioned by U S military police and is not thought to be in the Tokyo area.
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Tokyo
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Hideo Takayama
Takayama
MacArthur
Two Aging Men Have Great Voice In Decision On India
The Simla round table conference on Indian independence pits Mahatma Gandhi and Mahomed Ali Jinnah against each other with British envoys present. A peaceful compromise could usher peace for 400 million people. failure risks catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Dewitt MacKenzie
Simla
Himalayas
England
All-India Congress
Mahatma Gandhi
All- India Congress
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
Moslem League
Legislators Seek FourYear Term Change For Osborn
Phoenix May 1 lawmakers press a constitutional amendment to deprive Gov. Sidney P. Osborn of a four year term starting 1949. If approved Osborn would need to run in 1948 to win a four year seat, otherwise he serves to 1951. Proposals also seek to extend the senate to 28 members and coordinate elections with the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Sidney P. Osborn
Senate
House
Osborn
GOP
Arente
Leonard Klein
Yavapai
Frank Christensen
Coconino
Ed Jameson
Mohave
Robert Barber
Pima
W. G. Rosenbaum
Gila
John Babbitt
Sena
Legislation Would Name Hunt War Surplus Agent
A group of Arizona legislators introduced a bill in the state House to appoint the Tax Commissioner Joe Hunt as the surplus property purchasing agent. The measure specifies that the Tax Commission member whose term ends December 31, 1948 shall serve, effectively pointing to Hunt whose term expires then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona House of Representatives
Joe Hunt
Hunt
Tax Commission
Truman Discusses World Peace With Bidault In Phone Call
A French official source in Paris says President Truman spoke by transatlantic phone with Foreign Minister Georges Bidault. Topics included world politics peace methods France’s food shortage and the projected U S loan to France.
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Paris
Truman
Georges. Bidault
France
U. S
Baseball Finals Highlights From National and American Leagues
National League finals show Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 0. Brooklyn 5, Chicago 1 with games at St. Louis and Cincinnati amid rain. American League results include Boston 18, Detroit 1 and Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 2. New York 6, Cleveland 3.
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National
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
Molotov Byrnes Clash Over Austria South Tyrol
In Paris the Soviet Union and United States clashed over Italian treaty enforcement and the return of South Tyrol to Austria. Molotov opposed a general commission to supervise treaty provisions, Byrnes argued the treaty itself imposes no greater infringement. The council delayed further sessions to address border changes and Trieste Istria disputes.
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Paris
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Italy
Foreign Ministers’ Council
Austria
Tyrol
Byrnes
Molotov
South Tyrol
Russia
Trieste
Istrian
Britain
France
United States
Jail Sentence Given Driver In City Court
Police court fined and jailed Chatman Washington after he drove erratically at North Main and West Congress Streets. Magistrate Paul J. Cella ordered $60 fine plus 15 days in jail for reckless driving as Patrolman D G Tyler noted intoxication.
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Chatman Washington
North Stone Avenue
Paul J. Cella
D. G.tyler
Washington
North Main
West Congress Streets
Tyler
North Main Street
West Washington Street
Federal Power Survey Case Reaches High Court
Atty. Gen. John L. Sullivan filed a 135 page brief with the Arizona Supreme Court over a proposed fifty thousand dollar federal power survey. Sullivan argues direct legislative appropriations for state department maintenance are not referable under the Constitution. Phoenix attorney Henderson Stockton filed referendum petitions, and Sullivan advised Secretary Dan E. Garvey that the petitions were not lawfully filed.
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Phoenix
Atty
John L. Sullivan
Arizona Supreme Court
Sullivan
State Department
Henderson Stockton
Dan E. Garvey
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SEC
Clawson
Karius
Boettigers
Louis F. Keemle
United Press
British Empire
Joint Commission of Inquiry
United Nations
Arab League
League
Cairo
Texas
New Mexico
Rotary
By Alex H. Singleton
By Bob Brooks
By Ralph Teatsorth
Allied Board
Reds
Bidault
Federal Power Survey
High
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