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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
9
The readable fragments from the Phoenix Gazette dated February 27 1951 on page two reference local notices and brief items. Highlights include community updates and small notices from city departments and organizations.
Fruit crops in Oak Creek Canyon likely escaped last night’s cold spells, with peaches and apples described as largely unharmed. County agent notes mild temperatures and planned smudging by major growers as protection, while forecasts call for cool days and a return to seasonal averages early next week.
U S First Marine Division in Korea appoints a new commander Maj Gen Gerald C Thomas succeeds Maj Gen Oliver P Smith who led the unit since its Korean War entry in September Thomas pledged to uphold the division’s fighting history and battle standard in his new post.
Barkley will be welcomed officially to Arizona as Democratic State Central Committee leaders prepare for his possible nomination by Kentucky to run for vice president. One thousand chickens are prepared for the dinner with each guest served half. Hopi Indians in regalia and the Caballeros will entertain, Buckeye Union High School band to play. Before leaving for Washington Sunday, Barkley may visit Litchfield Naval Air Facility. he plans to tour if trip schedule allows.
A group at a gathering laughs through a joke routine as interruptions multiply. The narrator recalls Herkimer’s top notch rib ticklers and a chaotic scene involving a light, ginger ale, cigarettes, a phone, and a TV that keeps hijacking the evening before the California tale remains unfinished.
A two night Masque pageant in Phoenix portrays Arizona history through costumed dances and vignettes by North West Carver and Phoenix Union High Schools and Phoenix College. The finale features Uncle Sam in Review with six bands and four color guards. Tickets on sale at district offices and stadium box office.
Three U S battalions fought free from encirclement in Korea on April 27 amid heavy fire. Captain wounded twice directed troops. Privates Bernard Combs and Nicola Ferrina manned a 105 mm howitzer, firing 75 rounds in 45 minutes before spiking the weapon.
Communist fired a burp gun at the captain who stayed upright and directed his troops until blood stained his uniform. Capt Haywood Thomas of Pasadena and Cpl Joseph Frazier of Long Beach forced him into a tank and aboard. Pvt Norman Duty of Columbus killed the gunner with a grenade. An infantry lieutenant manned a 50 cal on a tank, took two bullets, and kept fighting while aiding the wounded as the column returned to U S lines.
The offensive caused heavy UN losses amid fierce Chinese advances. Estimates report around 35,000 Communist deaths in four and a half days while Allied casualties were lighter. Troops from Turkey, Belgium, Britain, America, Australia and Canada aided trapped units in widespread counteractions and rescues. The British Royal Gloucestershire First Battalion suffered the heaviest UK loss.
Iz vestia reports from Peiping that the Chinese Communist government is waging a vigorous struggle in Central and South China against subversive activity by counter-revolutionary elements and Kuomintang agents.
C V Budlong of Tucson urged efficiency and fairness in welfare grants through a merit system and anti discrimination for men and women. Bohannan noted women will largely fill welfare roles. Mahoney considered recent transfers as possible demotions and urged reinstatement of exec secretaries as county directors effective April 16.
Sheriff Washam called for a state probe after Yima juveniles traveled to Old Mexico and bought whisky. On return a quarrel led to a head injury, as agents investigated liquor sales to minors by three arrestees. Delegation urged license revocations as Governor Pyle faces pressure over liquor enforcement.
Twenty five Phoenix College general biology students studied marine flora and fauna at Rocky Point under Dr. A S Margolin. The group left Phoenix yesterday and will return Sunday. They plan to camp on Cholla Bay beach to use the shoreline rocks and tidepools for a hands on workshop.
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