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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

4

Mercy Killing Death Penalty Plea Doubted

In Manchester the trial of Dr Hermann Nander for mercy killing proceeds with 10 jurors accepted as prosecutors indicate the state will not seek the death penalty. County Solicitor William H. Craig said during media briefing that no capital punishment would be requested, following juror questions by Judge Harold E. Wescott.

Manchester N. H Hermann Nander William H. Craig Hillsborough County Superior Court Harold E. Wescott Craig William Fe Phinney Phinney Wescott

Black Cat Sammy Trapped In Palm Trees Two Weeks

Sammy the one year old black tomcat remains stranded in 50 foot palm fronds behind 1017 North Second Street in Phoenix. Despite calls to the Fire Department and police, no rescue could be arranged as the cat hops between trees seeking escape while growing hungrier and thirstier after nearly two weeks aloft.

Sammy Hilton Pryor North Second Street Shadow Dorothy Slesher Phoenix Fire Department Fire Department Phoenix Police Department

Collision Kills 4 Mississippi State Students

Four Mississippi State College students were killed in a collision near Columbus when their car struck a trailer. Victims were James Chrestman 21 Columbus basketball senior Louie Thelgie 22 Columbus Robert Kelly 20 Walnut Grove and Walford Fikes of Lake. The truck dragged the car 108 feet before bursting into flames. Driver M L Watkins Bragg City Missouri escaped with injuries.

Columbus Miss Mississippi State College James Chrestman Louie Thelgie Robert Kelly Walnut Grove Walford Fikes Lake E. L. Bullard M. L. Watkins Bragg City

Easy Money Tale Spars With Bakery Tour Scheme

A local report notes women of a Ladies' club earning quick cash by organizing bakery inspection tours to sell the public on their treasury needs. Publicity-minded bakers offer samples and pay two bits per attendee while one mortuary adds a 40 cent per visitor fee to fund inflationary aims.

Ingram to keynote Arizona Personnel Forum in Phoenix

K C Ingram of San Francisco Southern Pacific top executive in charge of personnel will keynote the Arizona Personnel Forum in Phoenix March 8 at the Westward Ho. The program includes a 9 30 a m start with Goldwater and multiple panels on personnel topics.

K. C. Ingram San Francisco Southern Pacific Company Phoenix Arizona Hotel Westward Ho Fiesta Room Barry M.goldwater Goldwater’s Ingram Southern Pacific Association of American Railroads Western Association of Railway Executives Stanford John T. Kimball Central Arizona Light and Power Company Genaro A. Florez Detroit Fiesta Rooms James Patrick Valley National Bank Jack Grady The Industrial Council, Inc Robert D. Kendall Equitable Life Assurance Society James Coles Coles Home Furnishing Company

Road Deaths Conclude From Page One

A string of traffic and train accident reports details Parker dying at St. Monica's Hospital after a ditch incident and a Tucson engineer and fireman on the ill fated train. An inquest is set for Friday at 2 p.m. with Justice Al Flood presiding. Hudson dies at St. Monica's Hospital after a sedan pickup crash with Sam Brinson Jr. named as the truck driver. Funeral plans are underway for Hudson at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary with surviving relatives listed. Durham dies at Southside District Hospital in Mesa. Willie Barnett cited for reckless driving in a crash involving Mrs. Jessie LeSueur and others, none critically injured. Joan Murray, 16, hospitalized with fractured collar bones after an auto-truck collision at Seventh Avenue and Indian School Road. vehicle driven by Marvin Lory and another car by Palmas Hair.

Parker St. Monica’s Hospital S. F. Bagley Tucson W. C. Winesapple al J. Flood Hudson Sam Brinson South 11Th Street St. Monica's Hospital A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Anna Harold Smits de Pere Wis Ellen Western Hudson West Bend Milton Phoenix Durham Southside District Hospital Mesa Willie D. Barnett Chandler Andrew Morgan Jessie LeSueur Arizona Highway Department Genevieve Emery Phyllis Brizee Joan Murray Ed Murray East Pasadena Avenue Seventh Avenue Indian School Road Marvin Lory Laurell Avenue Palmas J. Hair West Cypress Street Barber College

Pension Plan Sought for Arizona Jurists by Legislature

A Senate Judiciary Committee bill proposes a retirement system for Arizona Supreme Court justices and Superior Court judges. Eligibility starts at age 65 with 20 years service, granting two thirds of final salary. A 10 year service path exists for physically incapacitated retirees, who may be called to serve in emergencies. Retirement funds derive from 25 percent of county funds, monthly 25 percent of Supreme and Superior Court fees, plus a 1 percent salary deduction. Retirees cannot practice law, or retirement pay may be forfeited.

Arizona Supreme Court Superior Court Senate Judiciary Committee Superior Court A

Opposition Leader Denounces Senate Vote on Project

Project backers faced strong opposition from Rep Clair Engle who vowed to defeat it in committee and in the House. Sen McFarland said it's early to tell the House trend. Wayne Akin praised the Senate action but warned final victory relies on House passage and the President's signature.

Page One Senate Clair Engle California Democrat House McFarland Arizona Wayne M. Akin Central Arizona Project Association House of Representatives

Los Angeles Chamber Feels Threat to Water Future

Los Angeles leaders react to Senate approval of the 708 million Arizona reclamation project. Critics say it shifts water from California to Arizona, costing billions and benefiting Arizona landowners. House debates the measure as California officials pledge to fight for their water rights.

Los Angeles United States Harold W. Wright State Chamber of Commerce California Colorado River

Break In Cold Brings Snow Sleet In East

Snow rain and sleet pelted the Eastern half of the country, slowing highway travel. The precipitation belt stretched from the central gulf states into the middle Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, lower Great Lakes, and North Atlantic states, with New England expecting 3 to 5 inches. Freezing rain hampered driving. NYC saw nearly an inch of snowfall, Newark forecast 3 to 5 inches, and Pennsylvania anticipating similar totals. Temperatures generally near normal in wet belts. Intl Falls hit five below zero, Albany five above, NYC 21, Boston 13.

Gulf States Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Great Lakes Region North Atlantic States New Jersey New England New York City Newark Pennsylvania Indiana Missouri Illinois International Falls Minn Canadian Albany N. Y Boston

Gunman Collects In Encore

Chicago collector John Mason, 35, was robbed twice in one day. The first holdup on the south side netted $130. Less than two hours later and over a mile away the gunman demanded the COD collections and Mason surrendered $39 before fleeing. Mason reported the incidents to police and returned with an escort.

Chicago Mary’s Little Lamb John Mason Mason

Valley Weather Outlook Keeps Mild, Sunny Days Ahead

The Valley will see mostly sunny mild weather continuing through tomorrow per the United States Weather Bureau. Clear statewide conditions with little temperature change are noted, with highs and lows reported: Phoenix 75 to 41, Sky Harbor 78 to 41, Prescott 64 to 25, Flagstaff 52 to 24.

United States Weather Bureau Phoenix Weather Bureau Sky Harbor Prescott Flagstaff

Kaibab Suspension Bridge spans Colorado River in Grand Canyon

The Kaibab Suspension Bridge in Grand Canyon National Park is the sole river crossing between Hoover Dam and the Navajo Bridge on Highway 89 near Lee's Ferry, covering about 346 miles along the Colorado River corridor.

Kaibab Colorado River Grand Canyon National Park Hoover Dam Navajo Bridge Lee’s Ferry

Television station cost quoted at five times radio price

A television broadcasting station costs about $5090, roughly five times the cost of a radio station, illustrating higher investment for TV facilities.

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