15 May 1957
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1957
Page
1
The obituary notes the death of Mist Franelica Callens, age 7B, widow of Ansty Gil, a resident of Piagaany, who passed away Friday morning. The funeral and burial details are listed, with services at the Nativity church and Castelle era. Rosny will be reeled at the nature Uniterticking Parsons. Bas. Galingeiyott at Winslow for five years.
A fragmented notice details Green Estate near settlement with mentions of executives, trustees, and a large property plan. It references William Greene and several associates, along with a court or public process involving assets and a price point around 700, suggesting a corporate or land dispute and potential sale under scrutiny.
A noisy, fragmented schedule lists multiple community events through May including meetings of the Arizona Society Car Gutoplal, Women Missionary Union, American Legion, Girl Scouts, and various social gatherings. Details are garbled with dates and locations, but notes include May 1, May 15, May 17, May 18, May 20, and May 31 events across venues like Nativity Hall, City Park Hall, and Country Club with reservations and hours referenced.
San Manuel Local of the United Mine Workers asks leadership in Denver to authorize a strike at San Manuel Copper Corp. A letter from Local President William Koch notes a strike plan as a vote showed 95 percent in favor. Disputes center on holidays vacations house renovations and parastones with potential impact on many workers. AFL-CIO unions say the plant would not be involved in the walkout.
Weather data for Flagstaff Sedona and northern Arizona show considerable cloudiness today through Thursday. Temperatures range from near freezing to around 60s with scattered showers and a warming trend beginning Friday as winds shift northwest to north.
A man named Jonny Mitchell survived a 300 foot plunge into a creek after his car brake failure caused a gear shift and engine burn. He walked away with no injuries and was assisted by highway officials after the crash occurred about 60 miles northwest of a named town.
The article describes extensive zoning changes affecting Antelope Valley Subdivision and Mt HMer Heights including BZ and BI designations for properties owned by Andy Matson, Dr Charles W Sechrist, Thomas Pollock, and Dr Sechuist. It notes a Tuesday hearing where Pollock seeks zoning for Ft Wil Igy Road frontage and adjacent land, with expectations of service stations and a shopping center on BL and BZ lands.
Prescott's April bank debits rose to about 9.89 million dollars, up from 4.75 million last year, per the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. The report notes increases in building permits postal receipts water meters and related city revenues.
A shop owner, Lara, reports a theft at Shoes Centre, claiming 10,000 pesos worth of shoes were taken. The owner seeks 100,000 pesos in damages from the alleged thief.
A garbled report highlights multiple nations claiming fastest jets and novel craft. Russians showcase Hoth and Trident style designs, while French and American efforts boast speeds beyond 1,000 miles per hour and claimed crashproof helicopers. The piece mentions sound barrier breaks, loop maneuvers, and a mock recon craft as safety claims amid a flurry of experimental aircraft names and fantasy assertions.
An effigy of Arizona State College Tempe editor was found on campus amid student protests against a new policy of afternoon classes. The front page banner plan sparked clashes as writers blamed administrators for using class space inefficiently. The incident drew reactions from The Republic and student editors.
Forty one posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in An gona will participate in Armed Forces Day events. State Commander Lerner Jr. said posts will hold open house with military representatives and band performances on Saturday.
Mrs Edythes Lowe organized a clothing salvage drive in Ventura. A Boy Scout found misplaced laundry on a porch, delivered it to the ironing service, and later retrieved it from the scout to return it to Mrs Lowe after an advertisement in the Ventura Sun Free Press prompted help.
A youth employee confessed to stealing 17200 in negotiable bonds from a brokerage where he worked and sent the bonds to his Swiss bank account. Detectives traced the mailed items to Merrill Lynch offices and the parent company in New York. A warrant was issued for Casey on embezzlement charges and he remained in custody for investigation.
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