Morenci Mine Tour Highlights Phelps-Dodge Operations
A 125-strong delegation of mining executives visited Morenci to inspect the Morenci open pit, its 5,200-foot level operations, and the New Cornelia pit at Ajo. They viewed electric shovels, diesel trains, flotation plants, and smelters, noting Morenci’s four-year production history and $114 million in copper output to date.
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Morenci
Ajo
Pima County
Cornelia
Phelps-Dodge Mining Corp
Arizona
American Institute of Mining & Metallurgical Engineers
Tucson
Greenlee County
Old Pueblo
United States
Lyle M. Barker
Mike Curley
Barker
California Volunteers
Napoleon Peak
Louis S. Cates
The
Mining Institute
Sessions
Phelps- Dodge
Costly Radar Station Aids University Of Arizona
A $100000 radar station donated by the Army will equip 400 University of Arizona students in general physics engineering physics radio engineering electron tube instruction and industrial electronics. Only cost to the university is crate and ship to Tucson estimated at 2500 to 5000. The radar unit includes a 100 foot tower and weighs about 20 tons. It will be placed on the roof of the engineering building.
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Phoenix
Army
University of Arizona
E. D. Ring
Tucson
Arzona
Navy
Pacific Coast
Large Absentee Ballot Vote Recorded in County
About 2 000 absentee ballots have been cast at the county recorder's office as election officials anticipate the largest absentee vote in recent years. Ballots must be submitted by 5 p m Thursday though mailing is allowed for delivery by election day. A turnout of 50 to 60 percent is expected from the county's 32 000 voters amid referenda and initiatives to pace the results the night of November 5.
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County Recorder’s Office
O. C. Cochran
Anna Sullinger
Morenci Arizona Town Grows Amid Natural Resource Rush
A force of 2500 workers, including women, staffs Morenci mine payroll and the town built for 2500 residents offers schools, playgrounds, a library, community house and a business district. Morenci, a robust successor to Ajo, matures as a thriving mining community.
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Arizona
Morenci
Ajo
Amvets To Hold 2nd Convention
PHOENIX Oct 31 The American Veterans of World War II open their second annual meeting with a hearing on suspension of Phoenix post No 6 over its stand on the right to work bill National Cmdr Jack Hardy of Los Angeles will attend Representatives from Yuma Nogales Tucson Altona Park Phoenix Glendale Williams Morenci and Duncan will be represented, said Charles E Simis state adjutant.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Post No. 6
Jack Hardy
Los Angeles
Yuma
Nogales
Tucson
Altona Park
Glendale
Williams, Morenci
Duncan
Charles E. Simis
Officer Lyons Hurt In Crash
Officer John Lyons of the Tucson police department was injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash while in pursuit of a speeder. He sustained minor head injuries as his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Marion L. Mifflin at North Stone avenue and Fourth street. Mifflin said his view was blocked by parked cars and trees. Lyons was treated at St Marys hospital and sent home.
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John Lyons
Tucson
Lyons
Marion L. Mifflin
Country Club Road
Stone Avenue
Fourth Street
Mifflin
Miflin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Stolen LaSalle Recovered Near Tuba City
A 1937 LaSalle sedan owned by Herbert L. Walker of Tucson was recovered at Tuba City California. Jack L. Tatum is jailed there on a federal complaint alleging he drove the stolen car to California knowing it was stolen.
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la Salle
Herbert L. Walker
Guadalupe
Tucson
Tuba City
Calif
Jack L. Tatum
FBI
U. S
Thomas H. McKay
Tatum
California
Shortage in Cement Hits Nation and Southwest
Reports from the U S department of labor and Tucson official August Wieden note cement output peaked in 1942 and fell through 1944 and 1945 as construction slowed. 1946 output rising but not at 1942 levels. nationwide demand remains high across residential, highways, airports, and reclamation projects with supply shortages worsened by sacks and shipping space limits. Temporary delays include equipment breakdown and a west coast train wreck. Mobile plant under construction to begin in 1947.
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U. S. Department of Labor
August Wieden
U. S. Employment Service
Tucson
Wieden
West Coast
New Traffic Light Installed at Stone and Speedway
Police Capt J. O. Weinzapfel says a new traffic light is in use at North Stone Avenue and Speedway. Traffic officers will be stationed there temporarily to manage flow.
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Stone
Speedway
North Stone Avenue
J. O. Weinzapfel
West Coast Facility Faces Rehab For Operations Restart
Two facilities on the west coast remain inactive and will require major rehabilitation or new equipment before resuming operations. Little local relief is expected until sufficient sacks and car space are obtainable.
Permits Granted For 3 Duplexes On East Second Street
Plans for three $10,500 duplex dwellings by Peter Hudson at 2010 12 19 21 29 31 East Second Street were approved.
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Peter Hudson
East Second Street
City approves brick construction and dwelling permit
According to E. D. Herreras city building inspector construction will be of brick. Paul Mallamo of 1420 East Water Street was also issued a permit to erect a six room and bath concrete block dwelling costing 6500 dollars.
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E. D. Herreras
Paul Mallamo
East Water Street
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