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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1930
Page
4
Railroads contesting a California Railroad Commission order to build a union passenger station in Los Angeles won Supreme Court review. The decision grants a new hearing on the case.
Citizens of Winslow face a pivotal December 6 vote on the gas plant. The decision affects gas and ice department finances, potential rate changes, debt levels, and possible business license increases. The council urges all qualified electors to vote and weigh options including private sale, bonds, or leaving the plant idle.
The annual sale of Christmas Seals, funds for the National Tuberculosis Association, was opened with a radio address by Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York. Seals have financed 600 care institutions and sent 100,900 patients home, while education and prevention efforts reduce TB fear. Seals will soon be on sale in Winslow, offering a major service against the disease.
W R Ashurst of Winslow Arizona writes to the Winslow Daily Mail criticizing the transfer of Navajo boys from Roosevelt Indian School at Ft Apache. He argues homesickness and humane treatment demand placing Navajo education closer to homes and urges Congress to repurpose Ft Apache for Apache or Native use.
Commerce Department data show biscuit and cracker makers sold goods totaling 271,694,999 dollars last year, up nearly seven percent from 1927, the prior census year. The note cites a shift from home baking to buying, reflected in industry growth.
International Paper announces no change in newsprint prices for 1931. The firm will keep rates set at the close of 1929, with New York and Chicago prices listed at 62 dollars per ton to stabilize market costs for the coming year.
M. W. Walsh, 33, confessed arsonist, implicated in a country for good incident in San Francisco. Police report details pending.
Middletown Connecticut a special set of 12 commemorative plates will be used by Wedgewood for Wesleyan University centennial celebration October 10 to 12 1931. The cream earthenware plates reproduce campus scenes in the traditional Staffordshire manner.
He agreed to depart forever to avoid prosecution, and authorities concurred. Walsh purchased a ticket to China following the deal.
The piece analyzes Pennsylvania politics as blocs compete for influence under Governor Pinchot. It notes Philadelphia and Pittsburgh machines, Vare, Mellons, Grundy, Atterbury, Davis, Reed, and looming Senate battles, with patronage and compromise shaping early administration.
Dr. Herbert D. Simpson of Northwestern University says Chicago’s tax system is the city’s greatest racket. He notes annual government spending of 260 million dollars, compares it with federal outlays 40 years ago, and credits citizens with raising 74 million to cover overdue bills. He calls Chicago a polypolis.
Arizona placings in the intercollegiate livestock show were announced today with results: eighth in sheep, twentieth in horses, fifteenth in hogs, and twenty first in cattle.
Simpson warns Chicago and the rest of Illinois face shared tax problems and must cooperate to escape the current financial danger. He describes both as in a leaky boat and urges joint effort to reach stability.
Washington reports that night sessions may begin to speed up legislation and avoid an extra session. Republican leaders, including Representative Tilson, say the short session has time to consider controversial matters and pass needed laws. if more time is required, meetings at night could occur.
Yuma Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Co plans to erect a commercial cold storage plant, signaling expansion in the regional cold storage industry. The project outlines site development, facility design, and anticipated impact on local commerce.
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