Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
SIX GOOD REASONS FUR ARMORY BONDS
 NOT ONE AGAINST

one or the most important of the pond issues to be voted on today ss well as the least expensive to the voters of Phoenix is that calling for the building of state armory It is imperative that Phoenix have an ar mory for several reasons.
 first. the city now has three na- enal guard companies federally rec Ccnized and fully recruited but with 10 place to hold meetings. A smN II warehouse on Madison street. barely large enough to store the battalion supplies. is now used for the three Told purpose of three company head quarters. drill room and store house It is unfair to the boys to ask them 10 conduct their drills with such in adequate facilities.
 Second, the state has set aside s50-e00 for the building of an armory in Phoenix provided the city would vote a like sum. If the bonds are not voted this state money, (Which will otherwise be circulated in Phoe- nix. will be lost to the city.
 Third, one of the three companies here is a headquarters company con siSting of specialists for the whole Arizona regiment of national guard. In other words Phoenix is now regi- mental headquarters with no armory. On the other hand, Tucson with only one federally recognized company, has an excellent armory. It is not only possible but highly probable that if the voters of Phoenix do not show enough interest in the guard companies to vote bonds for an ar mcry that the regimental headquar- ters may be moved to Tucson.
 Fourth. the members of our guard companies are paid for every time they attend drill. They receive part of their pay from the state and par. from the federal government. They are practically all residents of Phoe- nix and spend their money here. It is evident that it is to the best in terests of the citizens of Phoenix to give the guard companies every fla ciiity possible, so that they may keep their membership at the highest point. The money which will be re- ceived as pay by our guard boys dur ing the next year, provided the city offers them a place to meet. will more than pay for the cost of the armory.
 Fifth, as a matter of civic pride Phoenix cannot afford to ignore this opportunity of building an armory that will be a monument and great
 
 tional guard is now distinct part of the regular United States army and the boys are ready for any emer- -.sency which may exist not only in the state. but to the nation IS well. They are ready for immediate mobilization. Every city of importance must have an armory Several cities of Ali zona already have armories, while Phoenix, the capitol and the largest city. and the only city in Arizona with more than one federally recog- nized company. having three, has none
 Sixth. as a tribute to the boys who fought and died in France and to those who returned and are now liv- ing here Phoenix owes to the mem bers of the American Legion the privilege which they so richly de- >>serve of having a place to meet and Nhold their social functions. It is planned to have the headquarters or Frank Luke Jr. post in the new ar mory and deed the property which they now own back to the city.
 Let every red blooded citizen vote yes on the armory bond issue and build a lasting monument to the city
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