Railroad land grab claims spur bid for funds
The Indian bureau faced charges that a railroad plan would seize rich land and drive Indians into rugged canyons along the Colorado. Timber on the eastern portion would be exploited, and Congress was urged to fund the land purchase. officials withheld comment. In San Francisco, firefighters voted to donate a day’s pay to aid unemployed residents, joining police in similar support.
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Colorado
Congress
San Francisco
Federal funds to pave Winslow region highways and parks
The Emergency Public Works bill signed by President Hoover funds 100 percent federal road construction in the Winslow and forest reserve areas. The Adamana Petrified Forest road will be improved, and a $1,700,000 federal aid highway appropriation may be partly matched by the state. Arizona also gains about $125,000 for Indian reservation road work. Northern Arizona, including Winslow, stands to benefit first as funds are matched locally.
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Winslow-Long Valley
Hoover
Forest Service
Forest Reserve
Winslow
Here
Yon National Park
Adamana-Petrified Forest
Daily Mail
Carl Hayden
Arizona
Prison Overcrowding Sparks Reform Push Across States
An unsolved Florence prison kidnapping underscores a long standing crisis as the American Prison Congress calls for action. The bulletin highlights overcrowding caused by public indifference and harsh sentencing, noting unsanitary cells and idle convicts. Vocational training and education are urged along with strong spiritual programs to restore hope and curb unrest.
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Ohio
American Prison Congress
Society of Penal Information
Kaibab deer fate debated by park head in Tucson
M R Tillotson, superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park, urged that efforts to decimate Kaibab deer arise from cattlemen seeking public land for livestock, not wildlife conservation. He warned that greed could cloak itself as conservation and threaten the deer if hunting pressure continues.
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Tucson Daily Citizen
M. R. Tillotson
Grand Canyon National Park
Tucson
Cettlemen
Tillotson
State pool picks include veteran officials in Phoenix
A list from state appointments shows Sidney Kartus as historian and C. P. Flynn as superintendent of the employment office in Phoenix. Christine Cardin and Joe Carmack serve as Phoenix secretaries and superintendents in education and girls' schooling. Dave R. Fountain heads the Dairy Commission with Guy Acuff as assistant. Elmo Fields is Governor’s chauffeur. Former secretary to state historian Mrs. Keen remains in post under Dan R. Williamson. Pending posts include highway commission member adjudant general and state game warden.
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Sidney Kartus
C. P. Flynn
Phoenix
Christine Cardin
Joe Carmack
Dave R. Fountain
Guy Acuff
Elmo Fields
Zander
Parker Route Is Chosen For Boulder Aqueduct
The Parker route is selected for the Boulder aqueduct and power house, flooding bureau offices in Boulder Denver and Las Vegas. Bidders must deposit about 2 million dollars with bids for the 109 million dam project, with one bidder winning the contract. Bids open March 4, specs free at three reclamation offices. Las Vegas hosts machinery firms aiding site inspection as Boulders City model town expected ready by October.
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Power House
Bureau of Reclamation
Denver
Las Vegas
Department of Interior
Interior Department
Boulders City
Convict Who Kidnapped Warden Is Captured
Stickler, who abducted Warden Wright and held three cafe employees, was overpowered by a waiter after a customer intervened. During transfer to jail he attacked Deputy Sheriff James Davis. a vehicle crash followed, leaving Davis with a cut and Stickler injured.
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Stickler
Wright
Prison reform urged after escape and outbreaks
In weighing prison life, officials condemn neglect of custody and conditions. The piece notes overcrowding and smouldering discontent, warns of possible further breaks after the Raymond Stickler escape from the Arizona prison, and calls for attention to prevent renewed outbreaks and violence.
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Raymond Stickler
Wright
Arizona
New Mexico Slayer Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Antonio Nevarez was found guilty of second degree murder for the slaying of Eva Smith at Tortugas New Mexico on April 13. A jury in Las Cruces yesterday delivered the verdict and Nevarez faces a minimum of ninety years and a maximum of 99 years in prison. The defense pleaded emotional insanity.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Antonio Nevarez
Eva Smith
Tortugas
Nevarez
Agreement Sought in Santa Fe Indian Land Dispute
A compromise between the Indian bureau and the Santa Fe railway to settle a 60 year dispute over Hualpai reservation lands in Arizona is before Attorney General Mitchell for approval. Indians Rights Association claims the railroad seeks the best land while most of the western end of the 950000 acre reservation along the Colorado River has little value.
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Washington
Indian Bureau
Santa Fe Railway
Arizona
Mitchell
S. M. Brosius
Indians Rights Association
Indian Affairs
Rhodes
Railway
Brosius
Colorado River
Boulder Canyon Dam
Grand Canyon National Park
Galsworthy Will Come To Arizona
New York December 23 AP reports English author John Galsworthy will visit Arizona and refrain from writing satirical works during his stay. He praised Sinclair Lewis winning the Nobel Prize and said he is done with dramas after many plays.
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Galsworthy
Arizona
New York
John Galsworthy
Sinclair Lewis
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Rialto Theatre
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