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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1947
Page
9
At Castel Gandolfo Pope Pius XII urged faith in the United Nations despite doubts over motives. He welcomed El Salvador's Antonio Alvarez Vidaurre as envoy and urged using the UN to spur global conscience for a lasting peace.
General Alexander A. Vandegrift, commandant of the Marine Corps, announced he has asked to retire from active duty effective January 1, 1948. He expects Secretary Sullivan to grant the request by letter. Vandegrift, the first four star general of the Marine Corps, has served since January 1, 1944 and plans to relocate near Lynchburg, Virginia on inactive status.
The Tucson council weighs a 75 foot height cap with Ivancovich supporters arguing against tall structures citing light and air concerns while opponents claim investment, housing needs, and city finances justify higher buildings. Other votes set a November hearing on Country Club homesites assessments and a pair of liquor license transfers. Delta Delta Delta sorority gains plaza use for a rummage sale and Ricardo Manzo joins the park committee as honorary custodian of Oury Park replacing Helen d Autremont.
Sen Taft argues the Taft Hartley act should be amended to help specific industries but expects no action until 1948. He asserts labor leaders have blocked amendments and that the act restores bargaining equality, while AFL leaders warn it weakens unions and hurts collective bargaining amid abuse risks.
The text cites Patton claiming he could have crossed the Rhine within ten days and saved thousands, criticizing Gen Omar Bradley and recounting a dispute over the 83rd division usage at Saarburg. He argues a halted advance and Montgomery’s plan delayed victory, and questions postwar policies toward Germany.
President Truman works on a single message for a special session of Congress convening November 17 to address rising domestic prices and emergency foreign aid. Presidential Secretary Ross said the address may be delivered in person.
Officials outline steps to relieve the power crisis with major needs in Phoenix and Tucson. Arizona Power Authority and private utilities will coordinate to supply Sulphur Springs valley and Safford area cooperatives while Krug participates in conferences. Transmission line from Tucson to Cochise may require federal support, with dam completion in three to four years.
The committee questioned Trumbo over alleged un American doctrines and possible federation with the Screen Writers Guild and the Communist party. Jack L. Warner and Sam Wood cited Trumbo among writers seen as foreign influenced. The exchange included tense interruptions as the witness dodged straight answers.
Before the hearing began Emmett Lavery head of the Screen Writers' Guild told reporters he is prepared to testify that he is not and never has been a Communist. He has faced criticism from several witnesses.
A United Airlines DC 6 crash near Bryce Canyon last Friday killed 52 aboard and destroyed the aircraft. Evidence from the trail of flight begins to reveal the sequence of events leading to the tragedy. Greek army bearers were to descend Mt Hymettos with bodies of 44 killed when a Swedish airliner struck the peak. Miss Gloria Marie Rusch, 24, of Dallas and Edwin Warner, 39, of Washington are among the dead.
A discussion on extending repayment terms for irrigation features tied to reclamation projects and broader liberalization of reclamation law. Officials indicate both measures are under consideration and expected to advance.
John L. Lewis aged 67, president of the United Mine Workers, remains in St Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. Doctors report no illness and say he is simply resting and will be discharged when well enough.
The association nears its three day convention with questions over a formal stand on the bureau's funding request. Sawyer notes action by the resolutions committee may be required. Officials expect about 1,000 delegates and anticipate speakers including Secretary of Interior Krug.
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