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Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1950

Page

4

Jack Wilson to Seek Legal Advice in Ouster

Fort Grant Arizona January 23 AP Jack Wilson superintendent of the Arizona Industrial School for Boys said he would consult a lawyer regarding his fight against ouster charges. The board presented six charges and a hearing is set for Sunday at 10 30 a m in Safford. The board later announced Wilson attended a Tuc Son meeting and received the charges but would not reveal specifics. Wilson withheld comment until Phoenix tomorrow.

Fort Grant Jack Wilson Arizona Industrial School For Boys Wilson Board of Directors Safford William H. Becker Phoenix Tuc Son Special Legislative Committee Requeer

Ex-Russian Prisoners Seek Safety In West

West Berlin shelters welcome released German prisoners from Buchenwald in East Germany. Refugees report horrific camp conditions under Nazi and Soviet regimes, with daily bread and water rations, epidemics, and high death rates as they seek safety away from the Soviet zone.

West Buchenwald East Germany United States Army Hitler Germany Berlin

Testimony Set Today In Trial Of Smithwick

BELTON Texas January 23 AP Testimony was to open today in the murder trial of Sam Smithwick a South Texas peace officer for 25 years The state will seek the death penalty for the man accused of shooting W H Mason a crusading Alice radio commentator Smithwicks attorney indicated the defense will be self defense The partly 62 year old former Jim Wells County deputy sheriff comes after two announcements and a week of exhaustive jury picking Late Saturday the last juror was chosen and Judge Wesley Dice ordered testimony to start today

Belton Tex Sam Smithwick South Texas W. H. Mason Alice Smithwick Jim Wells County Wesley Dice

Mantz Sets West East Record In Gasoline Plane

Paul Mantz, 47, a speed pilot and stunt flier, claimed a new West to East transcontinental record in a converted P-51 with a Rolls Royce Packard engine. He flew 2,453.805 miles from Burbank to LaGuardia in 4 hours 52 minutes 58 seconds, averaging over 500 mph and approaching 580 mph on the Omaha to Chicago leg. The National Aeronautics Association will verify the record.

New York Paul Mantz Army Joe de Bona Jimmy Stewart Mantz Lockheed Air Terminal Burbank Calif la Guardia Field National Aeronautics Association Washington Fred H. Wilkinson Association la Guardia MSAIC Omaha Chicago

Frisco To Los Angeles Hop Sets 34 Minute Flight Record

Navy lieutenant John L. Butts flew 330 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 34 minutes 54 seconds in a Grumman F9F Panther. The informal mark, timed by the CAA, tops prior unofficial runs by Harold Green and Bob De Haven. Official recognition awaits NAA filing.

Los Angeles Navy San Francisco John L. Butts Miami Fla Grumman CAA Valley Forge National Aeronautic Association Mark Bosts Harold Green Bob de Haven Green Oakland Burbank de Haven National Guard

Shooter Surrenders in LA Fleeing Man Arrested in Dance Hall Shootings

A man who identified as Ray Castro Batista, 20, of Los Angeles, surrendered to police here claiming he was wanted in Los Angeles for shooting four men at a dance hall Friday night. Two victims were listed in critical condition.

Ray Castro Batista Los Angeles Batista

Burglars Loot Beach's Market Safe In Garvey Heist

Burglars cut a roof opening at Beach's Market in Garvey early today and hauled away a 70 pound safe containing 4600 dollars. In Pennsylvania coal mines there are more miles of railroad track underground than on the surface.

Garvey Calif Beach Pennsylvania

Eisenhower Named Penn State Proxy

Milton S. Eisenhower, longtime government official and since 1984 president of Kansas State College, is elected president of Pennsylvania State College. The 51 year old brother of Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower will assume the post on or about July 1 after unanimous board approval. Dwight Eisenhower confirmed the appointment in Manhattan but would not disclose salary terms.

Harrisburg Milton Stover Eisenhower Kansas State College Pennsylvania State College Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe Penn State Eisenhower Ralph Dorn Hetzel James Milholland Pittsburgh Penn State Board of Trustees Dwight Eisenhower Columbia University New York City Manhattan Kan

Gordon Gray Chosen North Carolina Head

Secretary of the Army Gordon Gray, 41, publisher of the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel, has been chosen by a nominating committee to be president of the Greater University of North Carolina. Gray is an alumnus of the university.

Gordon Gray North Carolina Raleigh N. C Army University of North Carolina Gray Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel

Fugitive sought after highway patrolman assault near St. David

BISBEE Jan 23 AP search turned to highways as police pursue a third man in the assault on Arizona State Highway Patrolman R G Michelena near St David. Santini and Chastain held. Smith, about 27, of Oxnard Calif, is at large after leaving an abandoned mine shaft.

Fresno Calif Smith Florence Pruitt Santini Chastain Cochise County Arizona R. G. Michelena Nogales Ariz Michelena Tombstone St. David

Fourth rail tieup on SP coast line blocks trains

A derailed Southern Pacific locomotive and 21 freight cars blocked the main line to California near Modoc Point, Klamath Falls, for over a day. 150 workers cleared tied-up track as 1,500 passengers were bused 23 miles around the wreck and late into Portland and Oakland terminals.

Klamath Falls Ore Southern Pacific California Modoc Point Klamath Lake James H. White Portland Oakland Cascade Shasta Siskiyou

Red Cross Official Here On West Tour In Phoenix

James T. Nicholson executive vice president and general manager of the American Red Cross speaks in Phoenix on a West Coast tour. He meets Maricopa County Chapter officials to discuss last year’s funds and outline the 1950-51 program while planning the March national fund drive. Raymond H. Barrows moderates at Hotel Westward Ho.

Phoenix James T. Nicholson Washington, D. C American Red Cross Maricopa County Raymond H. Barrows Pacific Area Hotel Westward Ho

British Tailoring Journal Roasts Men Skirt Fashion

London reports Tailor and Cutter rails against United States passion fashion for men shown at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. The trade journal derides pastel shades and skirts for men, arguing men should not follow women in trousers and lamenting any move toward gendered dress.

London United States Tailor and Cutter Gad Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

Pasadena Editor Hospitalized With Allergies

Frederick G. Runyon editor of the Pasadena Independent is in Huntington Memorial Hospital for asthma treatment. Doctors say he is allergic to blue grass cats dogs printer's ink and newsprint.

Pasadena Calif Frederick G. Runyon Runyon Pasadena Independent Huntington Memorial Hospital

Fealty Oath Reported From Czech Clergy In Prague

Prague Jan 23 official news agency reported Czech clergy including Catholic priests took loyalty oaths to the Communist government. Protestant Lutherans said to be ordered to swear with priests allowed to reserve a clause not conflicting with God church or natural rights.

Prague Czechoslovakia

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