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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
4
Chicago fashion writer Ruth Baldwin notes a surge of tenderfeet heading to dude ranches. Stores report bold outfits mixing red white and blue, pastel riding pants, satin frocks, and practical riding coats. Cowboy accessories like chaps hats and boots are popular as the outfits shift from city wear to ranch attire.
The Winslow city council urges full citizen cooperation to enforce the ordinance banning fireworks within city limits. The editorial defends firework restrictions as essential to saving lives and property, citing injuries and fatalities last year. It warns offenders harm themselves and set a bad example for youths, stressing accountability for accidents.
A tribute to Arizona's laws argues moving Boulder City to Arizona would be a moral victory, contrasting Arizona's regulated environment with Nevada's loose gambling and vice. The piece notes tents on the Arizona side for workers and urges state governance to curb unregulated vice while welcoming a move.
The University of Arizona named scholarship recipients for next year led by Gilbert Mills of Phoenix with an additional Navajo county winner Albert Hetherington of Joseph City. Alternates include Harold Lusk Cochise Jack Zapp Gila and others with deadlines and eligibility noted.
Washington June 26 The Washington Post sale was halted in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Publisher Edward B McLean wielded a will veto to stop the deal as Justice Jesse C Adkins dismissed the proceeding after a dramatic appeal for dismissal. Guardians of McLean's three minor children sought disposal of the papers but the court found no further action.
Secretary of State Scott White announced distribution of bound copies of the 1931 session laws to members of the 10th Legislature and state and county officials. He said a number of the laws are on hand for sale.
Federal District Judge Albert M. Sames announced the appointment of Dan R. Williamson a Globe pioneer as United States Commissioner at Globe succeeding J. F. Hechtman who resigned. Williamson will take effect July 1 and is described as a state historian under Governor John C. Phillips.
Treasury receipts for June 24 total 5 012 754 90 with expenditures 1 025 722 54 and balance 510 957 631 65. Customs receipts through June 24 amount to 22 369 764 85.
Cut from this year’s appropriation bill, the draft raises questions about the procedure the state auditor will take regarding the claims.
The Arizona Industrial Congress urged officials to regulate motor vehicle for hire services under state and federal authorities. The piece notes lax taxes on buses and freight vehicles, a strong rail oversight, and a push to tax and regulate the bus lobby after a vetoed exemption bill. A separate Seattle note reports no fatalities and one minor injury in the 1930 31 school year at a patrol supervised crossing.
Miss Mabel Vernon leads a coast to coast peace caravan from Los Angeles toward Washington D C with banners and petitions. The plan vespa includes rest dates July 7 August 10 and October 2 while mayors from multiple states join, seeking to present peace petitions before a 1932 disarmament conference in Geneva.
In Montrose Colorado on June 26 UPY reports sheep on the range suddenly crave greens and onions. They break into a greenhouse and eat a row of tulips after failing to meet gastonomic needs with sage brush.
In Montrose Colorado on June 26 a warehouse owner says hundreds of sacks of onions were given to sheep owners to curb last year’s surplus as there is no market for the produce.
C. H. Jordan of Winslow Arizona writes the Winslow Daily Mail to clarify that C N Pitts was not charged or tried for assault with a deadly weapon against Christiansen. The County Attorney dismissed the case after witness interviews and found no case existed.
New York recorded silver bar pricing at 28 7 8 with no change from previous levels. Market activity remained quiet as traders held positions amid thin trading.
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