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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
9
Irene Della Cagnoletta, 18, slipped into Vetina Glacier crevasse near Sondrio in Italy. Guides heard her cries but icy water froze around her as rescuers fought to reach her. She died before she could be freed, her body recovered after a long wait.
Japanese industries are urged to cut costs and modernize operations to stay competitive in world markets. Officials cite rising foreign competition and the need for productivity improvements across sectors to preserve economic vitality.
Claire Young of Chicago may marry ex priest Luciano Negrini in Italy if psychiatrists declare her sane. Vatican says if she marries, she would be excommunicated. Young, 21, jailed after slapping a police officer, followed Negrini from Chicago where he raised funds for missions in China. Police expect a verdict after a psychiatric evaluation. her mother seeks denial on grounds of irrationality. Father James J. Young of Loyola explains he would not consent.
Maurice Petsche urged France's rival parties to bury differences so a government can be formed to cooperate with the United States and Britain in building Western defenses. He spoke before the national assembly seeking confirmation as premier, warning France risks delay after six weeks without a government. Parlimentary forecasts said he would win confirmation but may lack party pledges to form a cabinet.
Checks for 14,000 old age recipients were mailed today, state Auditor Jewel W. Jordan reported. August public assistance payments were released after receipts arrived from the Federal Security Agency, delayed this month and July due to late Arizona allotment.
President Truman said he will fly to San Francisco to address the opening session of the Japanese peace treaty conference on September 4. He noted a possible one day round trip and said a cross country speaking campaign is not ruled out at this time.
The 21 year old Guglielmo Marconi demonstrates the first wireless signal in 1895, marking a landmark in communications history and establishing his early prominence as the inventor of radio.
In Lakeport California a light Cessna 120 crashed on Snow Mountain slope northeast of town killing Capt. Robert E. Evans and Dr. Robert M. Scott of Sacramento. The crash started a forest fire kept from spreading as crews reach the site to recover the victims and conduct a coroner’s inquest.
An Egyptian Press Syndicate spokesman announced that the governing Wafd Party has withdrawn proposed legislation which would curb press freedom. The syndicate had called a nationwide newspaper workers strike for August 8 to protest the measures.
Denver police admitted a stalemate in a hunt for three sluggers who beat a Lowry Air Force Base airman and his 17 year old Denver date. Cpl. Frank Baerga remains unconscious with five skull fractures while Ernestine Vigil is hospitalized with a skull fracture and injuries. Three suspects questioned were released when they offered unbreakable alibis.
Record high waters of the Amazon River inundate the Peruvian village of Ramon Castilla washing out homes and fields, prompting emergency relief and evacuation efforts by local authorities and residents.
In Hempstead New York a motorist trying to dodge a speeding ticket claimed he was the brother in law of Patrolman O'Toole. He did not know the officer on duty was Patrolman William O'Toole and received the ticket.
Police replaced Illinois national guardsmen in patrol duty at the Cicero apartment building where rioting broke out after a Negro family rented a flat. Guardsmen were withdrawn after nearly three weeks of duty following attacks on July 11 and 12.
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