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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1950
Page
4
Investigators allege Brink's officials concealed the theft of 300000 dollars in uncut diamonds from a 1500000 holdup. The total loot may be 1800000 with 1200000 in cash. A paid newspaper ad offered 25000 dollars for recovery. Attorney General Francis E. Kelly called the disclosure startling.
Tucson Rodeo moves into its third day as the second go round unfolded. First go round winners include Team Tying with Buck Sorrells and John Rhodes of Tucson. runners up Clay Carr of Visalia and Vera Castro of Clovis New Mexico. Steer wrestling led by Dan Poore of El Centro California. tie for second between Marion Getzwiler of Benson and Billy Hogue of Holtville. Calf roping led by Perry Franks of Oklahoma City with Leonard Black of Denair and J D Hollyman of Ozona in a tied second/third split. Winning times include 16 3/5 seconds for team tying, 7 seconds for steer wrestling, and 15 3/5 seconds for calf roping.
R. D. W. Connor, 71, first archivist of the United States, died of a brain hemorrhage in Durham on February 25. Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934, he served as archivist until 1941 before returning to the University of North Carolina.
The Arizona Cattle Growers Association wrapped up its 46th annual convention in Globe with round table discussions and committee reports. F. E. Mollin warned that federal farm price supports may be curtailed, urging cattlemen to study the Brannan plan as a potential replacement. Association president Carlos Ronstadt pressed for a state land classification and rental law, warning that lack of such a law harms the industry. House Speaker Ray Langham cautioned about the welfare state amid current legislative debates. In Nogales, Mrs. Burt Morgan became president of Cowbelles, succeeding Mrs. John Neal, who noted Cowbelles funded a boys ranch project for juvenile delinquents.
In Zone California authorities search for a suspect in the killing of Amma Corbin a 52 year old housekeeper at the Preston School of Industry inmates questioned yielded no lead District Attorney Gard Chisholm said autopsy showed skull fracture from the fall no evidence of assault found Tuesday the body discovered in a school closet.
A narrator recalls a year of keeping Herbert’s 1934 Pontiac license plates in his office amid plans to chase twenty more payers who have not collected plates. He laments the burden of anger and jokes about policing efficiency and the civic duty of reclaiming plates. The piece ends with a cue about today’s cops stopping cars without plates.
A motorist driving an old blue car with red fenders fled after a hit-and-run at 12th and Pima streets injuring Edna Fay Burkett 11. She received a left ankle injury and was treated at St Monica's Hospital. Gene Olds 20 was treated at St Monica's after a motorcycle crash at Second and Portland streets involving a car driven by Patricia Morris 17.
Winners in domestic science and livestock divisions at the Maricopa County Fair and Citrus Show were announced today. Names span Glendale Mesa Tempe Phoenix with entries in bread baking, cakes, cookies, and various beverages, showcasing a wide array of local participants and their award items.
State Department weighs reducing Budapest mission amid spying accusations and possible recalls. Acheson cautions that severing ties with Hungary or Romania remains possible as regimes complicate U.S. diplomatic protection, while statements note growing difficulty in maintaining missions and safeguarding American citizens in the three nations.
In a latest ruling the court states that any return below 5 percent on a legal-rate base is confiscatory. The utility argues its return has fallen to about 1 percent while the commission says service quality justifies no rate increase. The last hearing saw requests for higher monthly charges across business and residential lines, with current rates remaining lower across all categories.
Deputies raided a pool hall at 2777 East Broadway early today seizing a gambling table and dice. About 18 people were in the premises. no arrests were made.
A snowman in Verbiers Swiss village collapsed and fatally struck six year old Jacques Fessler yesterday. The frost hardened head of the snowman caused the fatal blow, police said.
The Maricopa County Fair reports record attendance with expectations to exceed 35 000 before closing day. Open 12 noon to 10 pm today and tomorrow, as 16 000 watched yesterday’s miniature parade. Prize winners named in both non commercial and commercial divisions. A reviewing stand collapse occurred but caused no injuries. Officials included Governor Garvey and Mesa Mayor Bendick.
Phoenix motorists paid posted rates as independent dealers did not act in unison to restore Jan 1 prices. At a meeting of the Independent Retail Petroleum Association representing about 80 percent of Phoenix stations, operators favored higher prices but uneven compliance caused delays. Another meeting was planned with Marvin Johnson, attorney, to discuss the situation.
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