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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

17

Fall caused fliers death under mystery train fall

BISBEE Aug 15 AP The body of 2nd Lt William Claude Rodenberry 23 of the U S Air Force was found beside Southern Pacific tracks near Hereford ten miles west of Bisbee An inquest found death due to a blow on the head when he fell from a westbound passenger train The finding was supported by an army autopsy Investigations continue by Cochise County sheriff and Southern Pacific Rodenberry born in San Marcos Texas attended Texas A M 1946 48 commissioned at Williams AFB May 12 this year and was en route from home leave to Camp Stoneman Calif for overseas replacement wary of his death.

Fort Huachuca Cochise County Lieutenant Rodenberry San Marcos Texas Texas A&m Air Corps Williams Air Force Base Nellis Afb Las Vegas Nev Camp Stoneman Calif

Woman Held For Heading Burglary Ring

DENISON Texas Aug 15 AP a 48 year old woman accused by local officers of masterminding a burglary ring pulled by teenagers is held by New Orleans police arrested with her son 16 identified as Larry Jack Ingram and his mother as Helen Ingram both charged in Justice of the Peace C C Carrolls court with burglary and felony theft the two were arrested after running a red light and recognized from police descriptions the case involves young boys from prominent families some as young as 11 years old

Denison Texas New Orleans Paul Borum Helen Ingram Larry Jack Ingram Justice of the Peace C. C. Carroll Borum

Poor Rich Man Buys Car Dies in Brooklyn

A shabby 73 year old man Charlies Hoffman was found dead of a heart attack beside a new car in Brooklyn. He carried cashless pockets with registration papers showing ownership. Police found $500000 in stocks and a ledger detailing spending since 1911. He left no known relatives. The landlady said his wife died years ago leaving him money. Bank books showed large deposits and an old age pension was drawn. A clipping noted an uncle named Charles Ferdinand Hoffman died in 1909 leaving $3 million.

New York Brooklyn Charlies Hoffman Hoffman Charles Ferdinand Hoffman

Drowns In Safford Pool A 7YearOld Neighbor Found Body

Perry Worden seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Worden of Safford drowned yesterday in the Safford Swimming Pool. Maurice Brutinel twelve, also of Safford, discovered the body at the deep end while diving for rocks. Artificial respiration lasted an hour without success. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister.

Safford Bureau Safford Perry Worden Ralph Worden Maurice Brutinel Perry

Contract Terms Bar Strike At Ajo

Ajo Aug. 15 AP E G Mc Mahon president of the Ajo Metals Traces Council said the proposed strike against the copper industry would not apply to Phelps Dodge Corp properties here. Although the Ajo council has commenced negotiations with the company it is obligated by the current contract to refrain from any strike action prior to Nov. 11.

Ajo E. G. McMahon Ajo Metals Traces Council Phelps Dodge Corp Ajo Council McMahon

Chandler Legionnaires receive long service cards in Chandler

Chandler Post No. 35 presented special cards for 5 10 20 25 and 30 years of membership to legionnaires led by W A McGaughey Sr who earned a 25 year card. Other 20 year honorees were R H McCroskey John A Hamilton William T Brooks and Charles V Southard. Recipients of 10 year cards were Roger Binner Floyd Bouton and Luther Renner. Five year members include many names led by W A McGaughey Jr and others. Battery A Arizona National Guard announced two promotions Raul G Navarette to first lieutenant and Sgt 1/c John L Johnson to second lieutenant with new recruits listed.

Chandler Legionnaires of W. A. McGaughey Sr R. H. McCroskey John A. Hamilton William T. Brooks Charles V. Southard Roger Binner Floyd Bouton Luther Renner Ray C. Albert Kenneth Allison Roy W. Brunneer Warren Bryan Lloyd L. Cobb C. W. Drain D. E. Ellsworth L. B. Ellsworth C. W. Fordyce J. F. Huffines Saul Johnson Richard Karkula Charles Kennedy Ben LaFever W. A. McGaughey Jr George Mall Battery A Arizona National Guard Raul G. Navarette John L. Johnson

Trial of Guzik Starts Friday in Maricopa Court

Charles A. Guzik, 41, son of Jake Guzik of Chicago and former Capone associate, faces 20 counts of morals violations for alleged acts with teenage boys. Judge Renz L. Jennings to preside in Maricopa County Superior Court, with potential sentences up to 100 years. Additional counts could add 145 years if later tried.

Charles A. Guzik Renz L. Jennings Maricopa County Superior Court Jennings Guzik Jake Greasy Thumb) Guzik Chicago Capone

Diver Slips Injures Head and Back at Glendale Pool

William Long, 16, in serious condition at St Josephs Hospital Phoenix after slipping during a handstand dive at Glendale pool. He fell 15 feet striking the pool side and injured his head and back, authorities report.

Glendale William Long St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix Long

LDS conference set for Sept. 16 in St. David

The summer quarterly conference of the Southern Arizona Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will be held at the LDS chapel in St. David on September 16.

ST. David Southern Arizona Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints LDS

Benson Labor Day Rodeo slated Sept. 2 3 in Benson

The 19th annual Labor Day rodeo and Benson Frontier Days will be held September 2 and 3 with events sponsored by the Benson Chamber of Commerce. Rodeo dances are planned for September 1 and 2, announced today by organizers.

Benson Rodeo Benson Benson Chamber of Commerce

Yugoslavia Doubles Output at One Motorcar Factory

Yugoslavia increases production at its lone motorcar plant this year, aiming to double output amid plans to expand capacity and meet growing demand. The facility, central to the country's automotive industry, gears up for higher production levels and efficiency improvements.

Yugoslavia One Motorcar

Mail and Phone Orders Fill Quickly

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