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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
3
The Sydney Sun reports southeastern Australia hit by its heaviest snowfall. Hobart streets were covered with 2.5 inches of snow and a temperature of 28.9 degrees, the coldest in 49 years. Melbourne recorded two snowfalls, and Geelong had its first snow in 50 years.
A Greyhound passenger bus struck a car on U.S. 50 one mile west of Ballwin Missouri. Two people died and 11 were seriously injured. A license found on one victim identified Luther Tate, 39, of St. Louis County. The other victim was a woman.
James F. Scherer 52 of 1411 East Palm Lane former city police officer is first to obtain nominating petitions for the municipal primary on November 13. He received councilman petitions from the city clerk and must gather 650 qualified voter signatures and file by October 24. Scherer served a five year wartime temporary police appointment ending February 8, 1950.
Fifteen people are missing after flash floods struck five villages near Lake Como in Como Italy. A heavy cloudburst sent four streams into the lakeward area, flooding many houses and leaving highways, telephone lines, and telegraph services down.
An inquest set for 7 p.m. Friday follows a collision where Valencia's car, traveling over 60 mph on a 25 mph truck route, struck a truck trailer carrying 15 tons of perlite. Driver Robert E. Finley, 40, escaped injury. two passengers Pete M. Jiminiz, 20, and Edward Gomez, 18, were taken to Memorial Hospital in serious condition with likely skull fractures. State liquor control officers may review alcohol use.
Pima schools will begin regular class work September 4, with bus service starting that day and cafeteria service the following day. High school registration runs August 31 from 9 a.m. to noon for juniors and seniors, 2 to 4 p.m. for sophomores and freshmen. elementary registration on opening day.
Lyle A Mineer 36, of St Johns died last night at home after nearly a year of illness. A life long Arizona resident, he worked on cattle ranches statewide and served as a guard at Florence state prison until his illness. Survived by mother Mrs J A Mincer of St Johns two brothers Wallace of Ventura California and Harry of Globe and three sisters Mrs R W Schwab of 2228 N 25th Avenue Mrs Ray Calvin of Flagstaff and Mrs Gene Goodman of Winslow. Body at Springerville funeral home with burial in St Johns.
The Senate armed services committee approved a four year term for Adm. William M. Fechteler as chief of naval operations replacing the late Adm. Forrest Sherman. Gen. Omar N. Bradley was backed for a two year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Vice Adm. Donald B. Duncan was approved as vice chief of naval operations with full admiral rank and Rear Adm. James Fife Jr. as deputy chief with vice admiral rank.
Vice Admiral C Turner Joy rejected a North Korean protest as invalid over a cease fire route and timing issue. Joy questioned the use of white markings by truce teams while Chinese and North Korean commanders warned of protests to Ridgway. The message, signed by Kim Il Sung and Peng Teh huai, followed five days without negotiations after a Reds march through the neutral zone.
The YW hosts twice monthly servicemen gatherings with 300 local girls at Williams Base dances and USO courtesy tickets for theaters, pools, and rinks. Highlights include square dancing groups, weekly radio interviews, and date options from area sponsors. Facilities expand as the new building nears completion. transportation and access issues, plus off limit zones near Phoenix, color the scene.
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