Governor Vetoes River Commission Measure in Arizona
Governor Hunt vetoed the Jones Maricopa Colorado river bill creating a ten member permanent river commission. He cited lack of equal representation with two Senate and two House chosen members and vetoed with an emergency clause risk. Supporters believed enough votes existed to override in the House but not in the Senate.
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Phoenin
Ariz
Colorado River
Hunt
Senate
House
Akers
Maricopa
Winsor
Arizona
Hannon
Green
Second Period Drives Candidates to Boost Votes
Campaigns urge daily effort in a two week second period as votes dwindle. Readers are told to chase subscriptions and outwork rivals to land decisive votes now before others push ahead.
Arizona highway department named political machine
A joint Senate House fact finding committee found excessive spending and misuse of funds in the state highway department. It urged reorganization, elimination of politics from the department, better bookkeeping, contractor-based construction, and payment of warrants by the state auditor. The report cites high deposits and withdrawals from an impress fund used for small payments.
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Highway Department
Senate
House
Hunt
Highway Department
Earthquakes Hit Jugoslavia Amid Death Toll Uncertain
Belgrade reports ongoing quakes across Jugo Slavia with Ljubinje in Herzegovina hardest hit. Rescuers race to Narenta river towns as communications fail and snow blocks roads. Death estimates vary from dozens to hundreds amid collapsed primitive houses and winter cold.
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Belgrade
Jugo Slavia
Ljubinje
Herzegovina
Narenta
Adriatic
Congress urged to pass Swing Johnson Boulder Canyon bill
Smith of the House irrigation committee urged Congress to enact the Swing Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill despite seven basin states not ratifying the Colorado River compact. He noted Utah and Arizona disputes, the bill would authorize 250000 dollars for a comprehensive survey, and discussed amendments affecting the upper basin and power provisions.
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Smith
Congress
Washington
House Irrigation Committee
Dern
Utah
Arizona
Colorado River
Interrior Department
Armament meet hinges on Italy's answer in naval limits
Speculation on U S arms talks centers on Italy's stance after France rejected the Geneva plan. Kellogg refrains from comment as Rome's position looms. A four power substitute seems unlikely for now, with interest turning to a potential three power framework among Britain, the United States, and Japan.
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Washington
Coolidge
France
Rome
Kelloge
Italy
Eat
Geneva
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Supporters of Farm Relief Bill Predict Victory Margin
House farm leaders backing the McNary Haugen relief bill shape plans for a final vote before week’s end. Dickinson predicts a 55 vote majority while others cite a near three-fifths margin. Debate centers on a motion to substitute a policy declaration and a rival Curtis Crisp alternative.
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Washington
House
Aspwell
Louisiana
Holbrook Youths Charged in Railroad Switch Tampering
Two Holbrook youths aged 13 and 15 were detained after tampering with a railroad switch on the Apache line. Investigators say they removed bolts from switch plates with pliers, time prevented a serious accident on the Holbrook to McNary route. parents were notified and released to custody with possible further action by railway officials.
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Holbrook
Marshall Frank O’connell
Division Special
W. P. Mahoney
Winslow
L. D. Divelbess
Holbrook and
McNary
Mabel Normand In Critical Condition In San Monica
San Monica hospital officials report screen actress Mabel Normand remains critically ill with an abscessed right lung and bronchial pneumonia. Her temperature and pulse show deviations from normal. earlier improvement gave way to a setback before noon.
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Sana Monica
Cal
Santa Monica Hospital
Mabel Normand
Lite
Heavy Wind and Sandstorm Hits Winslow
Winslow endured one of the heaviest wind and sand storms in years, causing damage to buildings, roofs, and shrubbery. Red silt blanketed homes and business fronts, while signs toppled in the downtown area. The three hour gale from the south dropped dust and briefly brought light rain after.
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Winslow
Arizona
Flagstaff
Quake Shock Felt In Northern Japan
Government observatory reports a heavy earthquake off the Whara chatka peninsula north of Japan. The tremor began this morning near Tocao and lasted about four and a half hours with only slight shaking felt in northern Japan.
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Japan
Tokyo
Government Observatory
Wharachatka Peninsula
Asia
Pacific Storm Strikes California Killing 24
Beach residents flee as a massive Pacific storm devastates California. Winds and rain lash the coast, with at least 24 dead and scores injured as communications fail and roads and rails wash away. Property damage so severe it cannot be estimated.
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San Francisco
Pacific
California
Arizona Rivers Flood Widespread Damage Across State
Destructive Pacific storm drives unprecedented rainfall in Arizona. Granite Creek near Prescott washes banks and threatens Fort Whipple Hospital. bridges washed out on Date Creek and Aravaipa areas. Rail and auto traffic halted. ferries and power lines disrupted. residents flee rising waters as engineers consider drastic measures to prevent San Diego river flood.
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Ariz
Pacific Coast
Arizona
Granite Creek
Prescott
Fort Whipple Veteran's Hospital
Hospital
Date Creek
Santa Fe
Frescott
Arua Fria
Coldwater
Here
Hassayampa
Gila River
San Diego
Old Town
Bay
Tijuana
Escondido
el Cajon
Boitita
Beach
South Beach
Venice
Santa Monica
Playa del Rey
Venice Canals
del Rey Lagoon
Aleutians
Trogics
Electrician Killed At Moffat Tunnel in Colorado
Denver February 16 AP The toll of deaths since operations began on the Moffat tunnel through the Continental Divide rose to 27 when electrician King SF Weston was killed in the east workings while trying to throw a switch. A 2300 volt electric current passed through Weston as he attempted to save helper EK Shepard who was pinned by a slipping motor on the tunnel floor. Shepard suffered injuries to the legs and lower body.
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Denver
Cola
Moffatt
Continental Divide
King SF. Weston
Pioneer
Weston
EK. J. Shepard
Shepard
Weather update for Arizona and New Mexico
Rain expected in southern Arizona with rain or snow in the northern portion on Thursday and likely Friday. Temperatures show little change. In New Mexico unsettled Thursday and Friday with rain or snow in north central and northwest regions, much colder in extreme northeast and east portions. Santa Fe Weather Observer notes highs and lows with precipitation.
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Arizona
New Mexico
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