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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
4
A Greyhound bus struck the rear of a semi-trailer truck near Kenosha Wisconsin, killing three Milwaukee women. The right front section was sheared off and 34 other passengers were treated. 24 were released, two remained in critical condition.
Three people pleaded not guilty to charges from a raid where eight slot machines were seized at the Army Navy Club on Central Avenue last June. John Winn Jean Winn and Dwayne Atwell face trial January 21 for conspiring to violate gambling laws as club open to the public. James Matson received 3 to 5 years for burglary. Clocking separate items, the crash near the Racine Kenosha line left two dead and a Milwaukee bus driver injured, with no charges against the truck driver.
Clarence V. Cherry announces start of garbage collection in the newly annexed northwest area. Crews will clean first, then implement a biweekly section schedule with twice weekly pickups on specified avenues and days. Inspectors will explain sanitation requirements to residents.
Attorney General Fred O Wilson ruled that the Arizona State Prison cannot sell canned apples itself and use the profit for operating funds. The opinion, sent to State auditor Jewel Jordan, notes inmates canned surplus apples for school lunch programs but profits cannot be directed to the prison budget. Additional rulings cover a midwife’s blood sample and tax deed notification timelines.
Britain’s Canberra jet bomber set an unofficial Atlantic crossing record from Aldergrove to Gander in 4 hours 18 minutes 29 seconds at about 481 mph average. Pilot Roland Beamont noted no time for eating and winds affected the run. The aircraft, flying at 40,000 feet, faced 20 knot tailwinds then up to 80 knot headwinds, with the mission continuing to Baltimore for U. S. Air Force delivery. An Australian report noted locals unearthed $2,800 wolfram in North Queensland.
Washington reports that Hawaii Federal Judge Delbert E. Metzger will not be reappointed when his term ends September 28. He faced criticism for lowering bail bonds of seven alleged Communists from 75 000 to 5 000 each. An official source said the decision was made before the bail action. U.S. Attorney had set high bail to deter flight, with other suspects having jumped bail. Senator O Mahoney called the action outrageous and possible nonrenewal, while Senator McCarran cautioned judges on bail purpose.
Secretary of State Acheson leads 49 member U S delegation to San Francisco for the Japanese peace conference as a test for nations seeking peace. He cites a unified UN spirit and hopes all free peoples will sign. Dulles calls the program a peace of collective security amid Russian opposition. Senator Magnuson cancels trip at last minute.
Secretary of the Army Frank Pace and Gen. J Lawton Collins arrived at Otis Air Force Base after a Constellation flight from Alaska. They conducted a brief inspection and planned to resume the flight to Washington later in the day.
GADSDEN Aug 31 AP Officers lack clues in the disappearance of J Calvert Williams former Phoenix photographer believed missing for four days. Clothing found by the Colorado River bank thought to be Williams turned out to belong to a laborer who swam in the river. An identified man in a station wagon papers here listed as Williams remains missing as investigators hold the abandoned car for now.
Washington reports a fortuitous weather pattern saved the 1951 U S wheat crop from the 15B rust outbreak, though experts warn the disease remains a major threat for 1952. Rust has damaged up to 100 million bushels in a single year and could return unless new resistant seed is developed.
A Lamar Colorado posse and national guardsmen halted an all night hunt for a reported "wild man" along the Arkansas River after finding only mosquitoes and jack rabbits. Sheriff John Hodson said no resumption until something definite arises, as 50 guardsmen and deputies failed to locate the intruder who had terrorized local farms. The man was first seen Tuesday night in John Brauer’s home by Jess Lopez, who said the intruder searched for food before fleeing. descriptions varied from wild youth to an older man, with clothing described as both sloppy and neat.
Fred Cahill of the Gazette and Republic World Travel Service began a round the world journey from Phoenix. His itinerary includes Honolulu Tokyo Manila Hongkong Bangkok Calcutta India Karachi Basra Beirut Cairo Rome Paris Havana and Mexico City with plans to reenter the United States at Nogales.
An advertisement lists lawn swings and canvas lawn chairs with reduced prices. Lawn swings now 39.77 after regular 57.95. Canvas chairs marked down from 4.95 to 3.77.
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