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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
4
A nationwide shift from urban centers to rural farms grows as unemployed city workers, and factory veterans, seek stability in agriculture. While farming faces price and mortgage pressures, many see food security and future meals as a strong incentive. The piece warns against unprepared moves but endorses informed, willing would-be farmers.
The author argues taxes on land harm farms and city property while mines and railroads are undervalued. By county boards of equalization lowering land taxes and reducing county expenditures, Arizona can attract buyers, spur development, and lift overall prosperity.
Winslow with 6000 residents lacks a free public library and relies on the City Hall based Woman's Club collection. Citizens are urged to consider a future library project despite current economic constraints, noting other smaller towns successfully provide such access.
Senate votes on conferees report on tay bill and continues debate on economy program. Lawmakers discuss furlough plan as an alternative to pay cuts while House considers miscellaneous bills. Speaker Garner seeks Rules Committee special rule for relief bill consideration tomorrow. Agriculture Committee studies.
The piece ridicules a special legislative committee proposal to abolish the Flagstaff and Tempe teachers colleges as an economy measure. It argues the plan is political theater, unconstitutional without voter approval, and warns it would harm education and force Arizona teachers to seek training elsewhere. Governor Hunt is described as supportive of education and against a costly session.
An interview from Wisner details the Socialist push this year to build an organization in Wisconsin New York and Pennsylvania. ORMAN THOMAS, a top leader, argues capitalism is failing and claims Socialists aim for peaceful systemic change through socialization of key industries and strong worker-led governance.
California City reported damaged chimneys water mains flooding basements and broken windows after a quake with gas leaks and a chimney fire. Fire officials warned residents to inspect gas connections flues and chimneys before fires. Residents compared it to the 1906 event. Santiago Cuba was hit by two quakes early today prompting evacuations and park gatherings.
Governor says state board and county boards of supervisors must certify to the State Tax Commission that no levy for fairs be made this year. A small levy may be needed for state fair maintenance, buildings, custodians, and insurance. A meeting to discuss the proposal may be held in Phoenix this week, with counties reviewing at their budget meetings this month.
European anxiety grew as Polish American flier Stanislaus F. Hausner remained unheard after taking off from New York last Friday bound for Warsaw. Dispatches from Warsaw reported widespread concern and air authorities extended calls to European air fields seeking any word of his status.
Veterans organize rallies across the country with Yuma Arizona start and train travel. In Dallas a 300 strong march leader resigned after the group refused to leave railway yards. A New York minister led a war prayer while Boston cancelled its march. Lincoln Nebraska officials branded the movement un American and revolutionary amid rumors of Communism.
The committee chose Barkley of Kentucky as keynote in a harmony effort while Republican leaders in Washington pushed for a resubmission plank. In North Carolina, Reynolds leads Morrison for the Democratic Senate nomination as a crowded field splits a 50,000 vote block, likely forcing a second primary. Delegates to both party conventions near completion this week.
A forest fire in the Ash Canyon district of the Huachuca Mountains sparked by a careless camper burned about 200 acres. A brigade of forest rangers fought the blaze for several hours to control it.
County Attorney D. McCauley announces candidacy for re-election as Navajo County official subject to Democratic Primary voters on September 13, 1932.
C. M. Charlie Hitchcock announces his candidacy for Navajo County Recorder in the Republican primary on September 18, 1932. He asks for the support of friends as he pursues election.
A brief political notice states Mary A Brown seeks the Democratic nomination for County School Superintendent of Navajo County in the upcoming primary on September 13, 1932, with a request for support from friends.
The statement announces TOM HUBBARD as a candidate for Sheriff of Navajo County pending voter choice at the Democratic Primaries to be held September 13 1932. The candidate asks for the support of friends.
Ten merchants issue vote tickets with each 25 cent purchase to select a Rodeo Queen. Customers vote until June 18 to determine top five, with votes through June 30 for those finalists. Stores include Winslow Music House Midgley Food Market Palace of Sweets Ow Drug Central Drug and News J C Penney Mandell Bill O Hara Vaughan Winslow Furniture.
The Senate nears adjournment with economy, relief, and appropriation bills in play. Senator Watson predicts no finish before July 1, while Fess and Hoover outline measures to revive the economy. Hoover proposes expanding Reconstruction Finance Corporation securities to 3 billion, a home loan bank system, joint finance and industry committees, and spending curbs.
Bryan Ohio June 6 Isryan Business Men's Association with four nearby towns adopted a resolution opposing a proposed $90 000 post office claiming the structure is unnecessary.
Alfred Massenet director of the Franco Asiatic bank, said in Tokyo he represents a French financial group ready to lend several million francs to Manchoukuo. He noted the group includes banks beyond his own.
A. I. Williams purchased the Sanitary Market on East Bill Williams Avenue from Leonard Ramey. The deal confirms Williams as new owner of the market in a local business transfer.
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