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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1951
Page
2
Washington April 17 AP reports a clash over access to FBI files blocking Senate action on President Truman s nominations to the Subversive Activities Control Board. A unnamed senator says the White House won t cooperate and turn over the documents to Congress.
Thirty five students in the University of Arizona College of Engineering were named to the dean's honor roll. Notable names include William A. Donaldson James F. Dutton Frederick D. Griswold Robert G. Krause Willard K. Reed John L Howard R. Ryan and Weingartner of Phoenix along with John A. Downs of Douglas Michael M. Heilman Tempe Ally Ong Hing Superior Don c G. Peterson Mesa John A. Riddle Warren Waldo Rogers St Johns Daniel J. Rundell Eloy and John T. Underhill Yuma.
Tucson city schools will reassign Negro teachers after de segregation plans. Superintendent Robert D. Morrow stated no Negro teachers will lose status. 21 Negro teachers at Dunbar School will move to other schools next September. Some schools may have Negro students in the majority. A full desegregation report will go to the Board of Trustees tomorrow.
The Daughters of the American Revolution passed a unanimous resolution praising Gen. Douglas MacArthur for his record and pledging confidence in his continued defense of American principles. President Truman sent a greeting stating the nation pursues peace by opposing aggression in Korea and strengthening defenses in Europe. He urged continued mobilization of freedom’s forces with fortitude and confidence.
Senate Armed Services subcommittee rated 15 of 16 basic training centers as excellent to satisfactory. Fort Knox was deemed deplorable with inefficient handling and high desertion. Army halted recruit flow pending revision.
The 27th annual convention of Rotary District 166 closed in Mesa with awards presented. A. W. Miller of Phoenix spoke on path to Atlantic City. Delegates elected Dr. A. B. Stoner of Phoenix as district governor, succeeding W. W. Leyda of Chandler. The district covers Arizona and Needles, California.
Two teenagers remained critically hurt after a Sunday automobile accident eight miles west of Safford near Pima. Monty Allred 18 and Geraldine Allred 16 of Pima are in critical condition at Safford Hospital along with six other injured people. Nora and Lora Kight 16 twins from Pima and Wanda Lee Stinks of Safford were hospitalized. Charles Merrill and Jimmy Hanchett both of Duncan were treated for minor injuries and discharged.
The Arizona fireman's 25th annual convention opens in Kingman tomorrow with an opening barbecue and dance. The event runs through Saturday and includes a Friday talk by Jay Stephens secretary of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Kingman Fire Chief Joe Miller will host.
Harry S. Riddell of Delano California was elected project manager as members of the Yuma County Water Users Association voted to take over the Yuma Water and Reclamation District. Officials expect a gradual federal project transfer after an overwhelming vote in favor.
Two bandits evaded a high speed pursuit along Southern Avenue and Central Avenue. A patrolman at 100 mph crossed paths, Metzger overtook the fugitives as they leaped a fence and disappeared into a desert irrigation ditch. Bloodhounds failed to locate the trail. a coat was found. The robbers were described as six feet tall, 160 pounds, brown haired one and blond the other, wearing denim pants with distinct shirts.
Mrs Harriet M Hohn 79 a Winslow resident for 46 years died at her home Saturday widow of Lewis O Hohn longtime Santa Fe Railroad worker Funeral services were set for 2 p m today Survived by son Murl of Winslow and two grandchildren
In Columbus Texas a grade school teacher on April 17 told pupils she would not take sides in the MacArthur Truman controversy. The remark was tied to her own name Truman MacArthur.
The Arizona State Federation of Music Clubs convenes a one day meeting at Cobra Valle Country Club with State Board of Directors at 8:30 a.m. and opening at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Florance Hillman chairs the day as Globe Musical Arts Club hosts. Forrest Thornburg will preside and officials will be elected. A one act opera will be performed at luncheon.
Two masked men robbed Waddle's Drive-In near Jantzen Beach north of Portland of 4200 yesterday. Armed with a shotgun and automatic pistol, they forced two janitors into a cooler, tried to smash the safe, then loaded it into a waiting taxi. Police could not confirm if the taxi was stolen.
Editors of Arizona AP member papers will gather at Hotel Adams Sunday for a quarterly conference on state news coverage. VIC THORNTON will chair, with Eugene F. Williams as co chair. AP executive Robert Cavagnarodi will attend from San Francisco for the meeting starting at 10 30 a m. A luncheon in the Manor Room follows at 1 p m with representatives listed from multiple Arizona newspapers and KTAR radio.
The Gazette News Bureau reports judges announced for the 13th annual Eastern Arizona High School Music Festival at Eastern Arizona Junior College. Dr Russell W Square of George Pepperdine College will chair vocal contests. Arthur Lyman Williams of Oberlin Conservatory directs instrumental contests. Mrs Josephine Sosnowski, piano instructor, also judged.
More than 100 students are expected to take part in contests at the junior college, piano, and Duke flier events featuring a nationally known baton twirler. SGT. WALLACE P. Cluff of Thatcher, son of Mr and Mrs Perry Cluff, was among non commissioned officers chosen for a Berlin school. He serves in the Medical Company Sixth Infantry Regiment and received instruction in command leadership tactics personnel and administration.
TUCSON April 17 AP Four men charged with gambling conspiracy in Pima County grand jury cases received continuances to April 30 for arraignment in Superior Court. No pleas were entered. The defendants are E. B. Chitwood Nogales motel operator William Dillas restaurant owner Henry C. Porter club owner and John L. Rowe vending machine firm operator.
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