Federal Asks SEC Approval Of Utility Sale
Federal Light & Traction seeks SEC clearance to sell 147000 shares of Tucson Gas Electric Light & Power stock. At the April and 126069 shares represented, 461820 voted for the transaction and 249 against. Tucson's rate cuts were described as the lowest in the state with a $500000 1946 cut and $600000 annually thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
SEC
Philadelphia
Ralph T. MacBain
Federal Light & Traction Company
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 Gascomy
Dallas
Tex
Stalin Calls For Vigilance On May Day Parade
Premier Stalin urged unwavering Red Army vigilance in a May Day order, pledging peace and security in rebuilding while warning reactionary forces plot another war. Across Europe workers paraded from Moscow to London as Berlin displays red flags amid the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Higginbotham
London
U.P
Stalin
Europe
Russia
Red Army
Moscow
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Soviet Union
Kartus Agitates For Larger Water Supply
In Phoenix on May 1 the legislature was warned the drought could force irrigation lands back to desert if current supplies fail. Rep. Sidney Kartus of Maricopa urged bringing Colorado River water into Arizona to avert a pending disaster, presenting a letter to House Speaker Paul C. Keefe and Hooker Fred J. Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Sidney Kartus
Maricopa
Paul C. Keefe
Hooker Fred J. Fritz
Boettiger duo form Arizona Times newspaper firm
The Arizona Corporation Commission granted a certificate of incorporation to Arizona Times Inc of Phoenix. Incorporators John and Anna Boettiger plan to publish a daily newspaper in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona Times, Inc
New Concern
John and
Anna Boettiger
Passenger Refuses to Debark as Plane Is Held at Davis Monthan
An American Airlines jet was held about 30 minutes at Davis Monthan Field when a man refused to give up his seat and disembark. Deputies Velasco and Sebastian found him seated and uncooperative, saying he bought a Tucson ticket and would ride the plane. Officials called it a technical error with no criminal act involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
Davis-Monthan Field
Ed F. Echols
Charles Velasco
Marleton Sebastian
Tucson
Palestine Report Pleases No One
The British American report on Palestine displeases Jews and Arabs alike. It rejects a Jewish homeland, offers 100000 Jewish admits, and risks alienating Arab states while delaying any workable solution. The Arab League, growing in power since Cairo, insists on British protection of its interests.
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Palestine
British Empire
Europe
Joint Commission of Inquiry
United Nations
United States
Arab League
League
Cairo
Britain
Pharmacy College Is Urged At University
At the annual convention closing session in Phoenix the State Pharmaceutical Association urged the University of Arizona to establish a college of pharmacy. G Benner Kelly of Tucson was elected president to succeed Joseph McCrary of Phoenix. G N Goodwin of Mesa and C M Nielsen of Tucson were elected first and second vice presidents, with N W Stewart and O T Fountain of Phoenix reelected to secretary and treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
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
Phoenix report notes the grace period for 1945 windshield stickers has ended. Maurice Goodwin of the registration division announces enforcement will begin, with patrols to arrest motorists found driving without valid stickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
U.P
Arizona
Maurice Goodwin
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Horace Moore
Gas Company Bid Under Consideration for Tucson Utility
The report notes Texas New Mexico interests may bid for the Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co stock to transfer electric distribution to the city. If they win, gas lines and sales rights around Tucson Nogales and territory would pass to municipal ownership. A Philadelphia securities hearing was set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
of Texas-New Mexico
Tucson
James Santa Fe
N. M
Es, Incl Co
H. O. Jaastad
Nogales
Cole
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Federal Securities Commission
Janstad
Dicker
Federal Light & Traction Co
Koewing Recalls Europe War Years At Rotary Luncheon
Rev. Leland Koewing, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian, spoke to the Rotary Club at the Pioneer hotel describing experiences as a World War II chaplain with the Ninth Army and later with the Third Army of occupation in Germany. He noted German buzz bombs reduced morale, called Rhine crossing artillery tests memorable, and quoted a German girl saying American soldiers fight hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rotary Club
Pioneer Hotel
Leland Koewing
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Koewing
Ninth Army
Third Army of Occupation
Germany
la Harve
France
Rhine
Arabs Attack Official Palestine Report in Washington
Arabs assail the Anglo American Palestine committee report in Washington arguing it betrays democracy. London Jewish Agency supports 100000 immigration but cites unresolved stateless Jews in Europe. The report urges Britain to handle the mandate issue as it has since 1922 and awaits parliamentary debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palestine
Britain
Anglo-American Committee On Palestine
Holy Land
British Mandate
Jerusalem
Middle East
Russia
London
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Europe
Joint Inquiry Committee
United States
Congress
Commons
Airport Fund Measure Sent To President
A half billion dollar federal aid program for state and municipal airport construction was sent to President Truman for signature. The Senate approved the compromise bill 49 to 32 and the House had passed it earlier. The plan funds seven years of airport construction with 100 million per year, distributes 75 percent by state population and area, and preserves a discretionary 125 million for the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Federal shares vary by airport class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Civil Aeronautics Administrator
Arizona Senate Discusses 760000 Housing Aid for Colleges
Debate on bills totaling 760 369 to ease housing shortages in Arizona higher education opens in the state senate. Regents presidents urge faster action as amended amounts allocate 380 000 to the university 275 000 to Tempe and 105 369 to Flagstaff with veterans given priority in housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Senate
House
Board of Regents
The
University of Arizona
Arizona State College
Tempe
Arizona State College At
Flagstaff
Alfred Atkinson
University
Grady Gammage
Tom Bellwood
Arizonians
Atkinson
Ng Committee
American Legion
Tormey
Pennsylvania
Tempe College
Negro Is Chosen As American Mother Of 1946
New York May 1 Mrs Emma Clarissa Clement of Louisville 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. Clement is the first Negro selected for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Clarissa Clement
Louisville
Bond Refunds To Cut Rate Sweep
Arizona state loan commission expects broad bond refund activity to reduce high interest rates. Funded by 9.8 million in refunded or pending applications, including Maricopa County, Prescott city and school district, and a 600 thousand refund in Prescott. State treasurer William T. Brooks notes a 1913 law allows refunds at will after a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
The
Daily Citizen
Arizona State Loan Commission
William T. Brooks
Maricopa County
Prescott
Loan Commission
Brooks
Commission
Suspect Held In Plot Against MacArthur in Tokyo May Day
A lone suspect was picked up among 500000 demonstrators as Tokyo’s May Day celebration ended without incident. The man is said to resemble Hideo Takayama, the police official sought as ringleader, and is being questioned by U S military police. Tokyo police reported no new leads on Takayama, who allegedly planned to shoot Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
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Tokyo
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Hideo Takayama
Takayama
MacArthur
Two Aging Men Have Great Voice In Decision On India
In Simla a historic round table opens to resolve India's independence from Britain. Aging leaders Mahatma Gandhi and Mahomed Ali Jinnah confront Hindu and Moslem factions with England's envoys watching. A compromise could bring peace. 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 Move on Governor Four-Year Term Change
A Arizona legislature pushes a constitutional amendment to deny Gov. Sidney P. Osborn a four-year term starting 1949. If approved Osborn must run in 1948 to seek a four-year tenure, while current four-year term plans could delay a 1948 election. Proposals also seek to expand the state senate to 28 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Sidney P. Osborn
Senate
House
Osborn
antiOsborn
Bem
Leonard Klein
Yavapai
Frank Christensen
Coconino
Ed Jameson
Mohave
Robert Barber
Pima
W. G. Rosenbaum
Gila
John Babbitt
Sena
Legislators Seek Surplus Property Purchaser for Arizona
A group of Arizona legislators introduced a bill in the state House to name the Tax Commissioner as the surplus property purchasing agent. The measure would designate the official whose term ends December 31, 1948, effectively pointing to Joe Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona House of Representatives
Joe Hunt
Hunt
Tax Commission
Truman Talks With Bidault On Wide Range Of Topics
A high French official source says President Truman spoke by transatlantic phone with Foreign Minister Georges Bidault. They reportedly discussed world politics, peace-keeping efforts, France's food shortage, and the planned U. S. loan to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Truman
Georges. Bidault
France
U. S
Baseball Finals Show Phillies Dominant Over Pirates
National League results show Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh 8 to 0. Brooklyn beats Chicago 5 to 1. New York at St. Louis and Boston at Cincinnati games affected by rain. American League scores include Boston 13, Detroit 1. Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 2. New York 6, Cleveland 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
American
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Austria Czechs South Tyrol Plea Rejected By Allies
Paris May 1 Molotov and Byrnes clashed over Italian treaty controls as the foreign ministers council rejected Austria's demand for the return of South Tyrol to Italy. The council backed no general supervising commission and postponed major border changes, with Russia backing Trieste and Istria against Britain France and the U S, and opposing South Tyrol annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
U. S
Byrnes
Molotov
South Tyrol
Italy
Russia
Trieste
Istrian
Britain
France
United States
Jail Sentence Given Driver In City Court
Washington Chatman of 185 North Stone Avenue received a $60 fine and a 15 day jail term after a police court found him guilty of reckless driving with liquor. Police Officer D G Tyler reported the car halted at North Main and West Congress Streets with erratic weaving before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 in the Arizona Supreme Court over the proposed 50 000 federal power survey. Sullivan argues direct legislative appropriations for state department maintenance are not referable under the constitution. Henderson Stockton Phoenix attorney filed referendum petitions seeking a public vote and advised Dan E. Garvey that the petitions were not lawfully filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Atty
John L. Sullivan
Arizona Supreme Court
Sullivan
State Department
Henderson Stockton
Dan E. Garvey
Secretary of State
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Allied Board
Reds
Clawson
Boettigers
Louis F. Keemle
United Press
Texas
New Mexico
Rotary
By Alex H. Singleton
By Bob Brooks
By Ralph Teatsorth
Bidault
Federal Power Survey
High
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