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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1951
Page
2
Brig. Gen. Lory Smith, head of air force public relations, issued an apology for the mistreatment of press photographers during General MacArthur’s arrival in Honolulu. The Air Force vows to review the incidents and affirms the importance of press operations.
Paris April 18 ex Marshal Henri Philippe Petain was reported gravely ill in his prison cell on Yeu island off France's west coast. He will be 95 next week and has been convalescing from pneumonia after a relapse yesterday while serving a life sentence for treason.
Washington April 18 A Defense Department spokesman said Defense Secretary Marshall and the Joint Chiefs planned to meet General MacArthur on his arrival but noted it was unlikely they would be at the airport if he arrives in the early morning hours. MacArthur is expected about 1 30 am Thursday.
Washington April 18 AP Senate Democratic Leader McFarland forecast a pigeonhole fate for Cain’s war resolution urging Congress to declare war on Communist China and North Korea. He and others expect shelving of Cain’s alternative on withdrawing U S forces from Korea as MacArthur’s policy debate intensifies with Truman’s firing.
Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at the M L Gibbons Mortuary in Mesa for Rowena L Richstein 62 resident of Mesa for 30 years. She died at Southside District Hospital yesterday after a brief illness. Survived by son Eilert C of Los Angeles three grandchildren one sister and one brother. Burial at Greenwood Memorial Park Phoenix.
In San Francisco the marines who had just returned from Korea dispersed about 75 banner protesters in front of the St Francis Hotel. They tore banners and struck demonstrators. Police reported there were no injuries and the marines handled the scene before Gen Douglas MacArthur arrived.
A French air force cadet was killed when his F-80 jet crashed and exploded in the desert near Florence. Officials withheld identity pending parents’ notice. The cause of the accident is undetermined.
New York April 18 AP Grover Whalen, head of the mayoral reception committee, forecasts a record 5 000 000 persons for Gen. Douglas MacArthurs Friday visit to New York City.
General MacArthur and Mrs. MacArthur arrived at the St. Francis Hotel after a dramatic San Francisco Bay air arrival. Guests included Gov. Warren and Mayor Robinson. The scene featured giant searchlights, cameras, and a cheering crowd as young Arthur accompanied his parents. The general recalled Korea and waved to well wishers while noting a Korean girl’s bouquet.
Dr William Pruett Sims 76 a member of Arizona's first state senate and Bisbee dentist for 21 years died at his home after a long illness Born in Nashville he came to Arizona in 1905 and lived in Congress Junction before Bisbee He served on multiple committees including Code Finance Municipal Corporations and Education Survivors include his son William J R Sims two grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral services will be arranged at Grimshaw Mortuary.
Bernard B. Watt, 72, longtime Arizona resident, died Tuesday in Florence Hospital. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Cole and Maud Mortuary Chapel in Coolidge with Rev. J. W. Stephens officiating. Survivors include his wife Lannie a daughter Mrs. John Howee and a grandson, all of Coolidge.
Walter S. Hobson 66 of Phoenix died at home on West Adams Street. Funeral arrangements are pending at Meldrum Mortuary. He was born December 13, 1885 in the valley and was purchasing agent for the O S Stapley Company. Survivors include his wife Bessie, a son David of San Diego a daughter Elizabeth Rahn of Phoenix a brother Lou of Ogden Utah and four sisters Ida Kirkwood Lydia Dye Gertrude Weeks and Emma Falconer of Phoenix Los Angeles and Mesa.
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