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January 27, 1940
Nogales International
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Arizona State Highway Department reports nearly 400,000 tourist cars entered the state in 1939, a record high up 31,145 from 1938, boosting gas tax revenue by nearly $200,000 to $4.4 million, mostly from out-of-state visitors.
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400,000 Cars Enter Arizona During 1939
PHOENIX. Jan. 26-(UP)-Indications that Arizona rapidly is becoming one of the tourist attractions of the nation were found today in a report of the State Highway department which showed almost 400,000 automobiles entered the state during 1939.
B. H. McAhren. superintendent of the division, said the 390,583 incoming automobiles. the highest number ever recorded. represented an increase of 31,145 over the number of cars checked in during 1938 at various border stations.
The great influx of tourists brought about a sharp rise on revenue from the state's five cent a gallon gasoline tax. McAhren said. Gas tax revenues in 1939 totaled $4.421.064. a rise of almost $200.000 over 1938 collections.
McAhren said most of the increased revenue came from tourist's dollars. His figures showed while the number of tourists' cars jumped by 31,145 last year, only 8,000 more machines were registered in Arizona.
"These figures clearly indicate," he said, "That most of the increase in revenue came from tourists. I believe the people of Arizona are awakening to the importance of this great industry."
PHOENIX. Jan. 26-(UP)-Indications that Arizona rapidly is becoming one of the tourist attractions of the nation were found today in a report of the State Highway department which showed almost 400,000 automobiles entered the state during 1939.
B. H. McAhren. superintendent of the division, said the 390,583 incoming automobiles. the highest number ever recorded. represented an increase of 31,145 over the number of cars checked in during 1938 at various border stations.
The great influx of tourists brought about a sharp rise on revenue from the state's five cent a gallon gasoline tax. McAhren said. Gas tax revenues in 1939 totaled $4.421.064. a rise of almost $200.000 over 1938 collections.
McAhren said most of the increased revenue came from tourist's dollars. His figures showed while the number of tourists' cars jumped by 31,145 last year, only 8,000 more machines were registered in Arizona.
"These figures clearly indicate," he said, "That most of the increase in revenue came from tourists. I believe the people of Arizona are awakening to the importance of this great industry."
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Arizona Tourism
Tourist Cars
Gas Tax Revenue
Highway Department Report
What entities or persons were involved?
B. H. Mcahren
Where did it happen?
Arizona
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Arizona
Event Date
Jan. 26
Key Persons
B. H. Mcahren
Outcome
390,583 incoming automobiles, highest ever, increase of 31,145 over 1938; gas tax revenues $4,421,064, rise of almost $200,000 over 1938; only 8,000 more machines registered in arizona
Event Details
State Highway department report shows almost 400,000 automobiles entered Arizona in 1939, indicating rapid growth as tourist attraction; most increased revenue from tourists' dollars