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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1929
Page
4
The piece weighs whether trimming the army budget justifies abolishing cavalry. It argues trenches favor mechanization, yet notes cavalry could still prove crucial in desert or mountain terrain and that some experts believe it could have changed World War I outcomes. The author cautions against discarding this force.
Albert B R Erskine president of Studebaker argues in North American Review that cars expand home life by enabling families to move to suburbs and open country. Census trends show urban populations lagging while suburban areas like Oak Park and Evanston post higher birth rates, aided by automotive mobility.
The St Johns Observer proclaims it was the first and only Arizona paper to cover the Gallup marriage of Lupita Garcia and Harry Nace, a Phoenix theatrical man, with Winslow Daily Mail publishing the story a day earlier and the Observer following five days after. The Miami Evening Bulletin notes police concerns about gunshot sounds and torpedoes near Globe tracks. The piece also mentions doubts about radio on taxicabs distracting fares.
An editorial argues for joint Arizona Sonora road and tourism development linking U S and Mexican Gulf coast with modern highways. It cites President Gil's decree promoting tourism and proposes bond funding via gas and auto taxes to finance paving and expansion benefiting both regions.
The famed aviator Col. Lindbergh diverted from his return from the canal to explore Quintana Roo, the Mexican province never before penetrated by a white man, adding to the intrigue of his Pan-American air mail journey. The event follows his four hour late arrival in Havana and his reputation for punctuality.
Miami officials announce the city will install large entrance signs at key gateways to guide visitors. The project aims to boost tourism by signaling a welcoming downtown and branding the area for travelers arriving from highways.
A new irrigation storage dam is proposed on the Santa Cruz River east of Nogales, aiming to improve water storage for agricultural use and regional irrigation. The plan envisions controlled reservoir capacity to aid dry season supply.
The report notes the addition of the Doudglas shirt factory to the roster of local industries. This expansion signals growth in manufacturing and job opportunities for the area.
Prescott state librarian Don Cronin released from Whipple hospital after ten days observation. Douglas sees death of Charles Dale Heister son in law of cattleman Ira Glenn following appendicitis operation. Tucson reports Michael J Noonan past American Legion commander died. Douglas auto of T A Price missing last week found. wife suspects amnesia from WWI. Phoenix relates $38,990 grant for noxious mammal control to be used for rodent control and to predatory animal inspector Musgrave.
Reports from Phoenix detail Major Geo H. Kelly gravely ill at South Gate California and an unidentified Mexican sought in a murder related case involving Mrs Trinidad Miller. Officers Walker Frasier Shockey Pleaded not guilty in Bustamente slaying case. Gibbons Van Marter Johnson join embalmers board. Coroner clears Sawtelle in Easton accident. Nogales contract awarded. Miami fire gang to staff Arizona Edison pumping plant. Tempe dairyman reports 344 days yielding 566 pounds butterfat and 9937 pounds milk.
Rialto ends three day engagement with In Old Arizona and shifts to Thru Different Eyes a sensational murder trial drama. It portrays an innocent man condemned by circumstantial evidence while audience and jury erred in believing guilt. Warner Baxter and Edmund Lowe headline with Harvey Krause setting added comedy and Paramount News. Patagonia tunnelling American Boy mine rushes.
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