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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1951
Page
2
The armistice talks pressed for progress as U N and Communist delegates reported mixed advances. U N noted air and naval bombardments affect military actions while rejecting a Kaesong neutrality breach. Admiral Joy proposed a joint subcommittee to break the deadlock on Item 2 and urged informal talks between delegations to seek recommendations for progress.
The Senate crime committee began hearings in Washington on crime in New York City with Irving Sherman in the witness chair. Sherman, labeled a known gambler and racketeer ally, objected to newsreels radio and TV coverage which the committee banned. no live TV was present, as broadcasters decided telecasting was not worth it. Also noted was an average meat consumption figure for Americans in military service.
13 year old Dale Kleck son of R H Kleck remained unconscious in Cottonwood Hospital after being found on Oak Creek Road. Authorities said he fell or was knocked off his motor scooter and his condition was reported serious.
U S Eighth Army reports Red troops counterattacked with mortar and machine gun fire driving UN forces off a hill on the eastern front. The hill, part of a five hill complex near Kansong, marks a three day battle with two hills held by Reds and two by Allies.
Truman criticizes scaremongers and hatemongers as using guilt by association to curb free speech and liberties. He warns against punishing the innocent while pursuing loyalty, urging defense of rights amid disloyalty concerns. Humphrey echoes that the President will push this issue in campaigns.
Purple Heart veterans prepare for a summer convention in Phoenix with resolutions criticizing government moral decline and communism. Expected actions include opposing a 400 million-Spain aid grant, bylaw changes to allow a national commander to seek re election, and multiple social events and a large parade through central Phoenix led by Goodin and military officials.
The Associated Press reports winds up to 50 mph uprooting trees and tearing roofs in Tucson as rainfall totals vary. northeast Tucson records a quarter inch while official city rain is .04 inch. Other areas like Prescott and the Gila Bend region see light showers and runoff, with a dust storm in Nogales and hail in Miami. The Weather Bureau forecasts continuing showers and hot, humid conditions. Temperatures in Phoenix ranged from 103 to 81 downtown and 105 to 80 at the airport.
A Field Crop farmer speaking on 70 acres, 33 owned, stresses training farmers as essential like doctors and lawyers. He argues proper training will create experts in farming, strengthening the economy especially during national emergencies.
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