Nogales international., 1933-08-26
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would have to be a hundred percent
federal aid project.
He declared that the dams would
check floods along the two streams,
would stop land erosion, put an
end to the washing out of bridges,
railroad and government property,
and that such a project would take
care Of the local unemployment
problem for a year or two.
Our unemployment situation in
Santa Cruz county is becoming
more acute each day and we must
have speedy relief under the re-
covery act," he declared.
The former mayor said it is pos
sible that Highway 80 will be plac-
ed on top Of the dams and that the
two dams would be about three
miles apart.
Estimated Cost
He estimated the cost of the So
noita creek dam at $213,90O and the
Santa Cruz $478,225. These figures
includes right t-of-way and taxable
PROPERTY that would be submerged.
Mr.. Karns presented Mr.. Hardy
with four copies of the report on
the project.
William H. Hathaway, chairman
of the board of supervisors, as
sured Mr.. Hardy of the unanimous
endorsement of the project by the
county board.
H. r. Sisk said that the dams
would add materially to the perm
anent prosperity of Nogales.
Hugo w. Miller, assayer, former
member Of the board Of supervisors,
speaking of the need OF employ
ment here, said:
ut is really pitiful to see poor
neople come into my office to sell
their silverware, jewelry, etc., things
that are dear to them, to get funds
with which to buy the necessities
If life. Some of our best people
have brought to me things that
have been in their families for $50
wears. When those are all sold,
then what are they going to do?"
he asked.
DR.. A. L. Gustetter pointed out
the increase daily in distress here
and of the terrible straits this COM
munity will be in next winter If
there is not some immediate en-
ployment relief from the federal
government.
Mayor Speaks
Mayor j. E. Wise said he has
lived in the Santa Cruz valley for
about so years and he told of pro-
motion of an irrigation project on
the Santa Cruz 40 years ago that
went by the boards because OF
young fellow having too many
champagne dinners and banquets.
He also touched on the great dam
age caused by floods on the river.
48 Percent Need Help
Unemployment in Nogales and
Santa Cruz county has been on the
increase for more than year"
said o. A. Smith, executive secre-
tary of the Associated Charities.
"The figures now show about 48
percent of the population of this
county on the public relief rolls.
We spent about $4,000 in this coun-
ty the past year for direct and work
relief
"The great mass of the unem-
ployed are becoming disturbed be-
cause of no work. The patience Of
the workingman not being aable to
find work is almost at the break
ing point. The necessity for i'm
mediate employment cannot be
over stated" said Mr.. Smith.
r. T. Frazier, chairman Of the
employment bureau in this county,
said 278 persons had registered up
to Tuesday at the Chamber of
Commerce for work and that from
so to 200 day come to his offiie
wanting to know when they are
going to get work.
Mr.. Hardy said he would consult
with Engineer Reed relative to the
report on the dams before having
Nogales make a formal application
for the project.