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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1951

Page

6

Hearing Set On El Doctor Curb Motion

Florence July 3 AP Arguments will be heard in Pinal County Superior Court July 13 on an injunction to stop Ardashes Nighohossian known as El Doctor from practicing medicine without a license. He claims cures for cancer diabetes asthma and ulcers and operates a desert clinic north of Casa Grande.

el Doctor Florence Pinal County Casa Grande J. H. Patterson Phoenix State Board of Registration In Medicine Nighohossian State Department of Public Health T. J. Mahoney Frank E. Thomas Cochise County

Sleuth Fires At Prowler

Off duty police detective Charles Heyser fired at a fleeing prowler in a neighborhood yard at 908 W Adams. Patrolman Robert Wolden later arrested a 24 year old laborer at 11th Avenue and Hadley, the suspect uncooperative about his evening activities.

Charles Heyser W. Adams Hadley Robert Wolden Heyser Ninth Ave Sara Kramer

C C Wolf Arizona mining man dies in Douglas

Clyde C Wolf aged 65 a noted Arizona mining figure died in Douglas yesterday He arrived in 1907 and served from 1931 until retirement this February as assistant purchasing agent for Phelps Dodge Rosary will be read at Brown Page Mortuary 8 pm Friday Requiem Mass Saturday 9 am at Church of the Immaculate Conception Survived by wife Helen a stepdaughter Kellis McDonald and three grandchildren

Douglas Clyde c. Wolf Arizona Wolf Phelps Dodge Corporation Brown Page Mortuary Church of the Immaculate Conception Helen Wolf Kellis McDonald

House Bill Aims to Save Grand Canyon Scenery

Washington July 3 AP News reports the House passed a scenery protection bill for areas along the Grand Canyon approach highway in Arizona. The measure, initially applying to Kaibab National Forest land, was amended to cover public land crossed by the highway and was sent back to the Senate for assent.

Washington Grand Canyon Park Arizona House Senate Kaibab National Forest

Disabled Police Captain Released

Captain Glenn E. Curry of the Phoenix Police Department, retired due to disability since October, was discharged by Police Chief Earl L. O Clair. O Clair said Curry is physically unable to perform police duties and he is expected to seek full retirement pay from the police pension board. Curry served as a shift captain until illness last fall.

Glenn E. Curry Phoenix Police Department Earl L. O’clair O’clair Curry Police Pension Board

Colombian Vessel Grounds On Serrana Bank

A 3,805 ton Colombian motorship by Republica de Colombia ran aground early today on Serrana Bank, a shoal off the western Caribbean. Aid was being arranged from the Canal Zone to assist.

Shooting Of Couple Probed In Jerome Neighborhood

Investigation continued into a Saturday shooting of a Jerome couple. Felix Maranda, 45, jailed, admitted firing after a neighborhood argument. Victims Pablo Escobeda and his wife, both around 40, hospitalized in Cottonwood. Maranda faces assault with a deadly weapon charges. dispute involved accusations by Escobeda and involvement of Maranda’s daughters.

Jerome Felix Maranda Everett G. Snoddy Pablo Escobeda Atty David G. Palmer Maranda Snoddy Escobeda

Abner C Parsons Dies At His Phoenix Home

Abner Charles Parsons 85 a retired jeweler and Phoenix resident since 1947 died yesterday at his home 1308 W Flower He came to Phoenix from Grand Junction Colorado shortly after retirement five years ago He was a member of the Shrine Scottish Rite Elks and the Rotary Club Surviving are two daughters Mrs Fred Harley of Phoenix and Mrs Herman Vorbeck Grand Junction and a son George also of Grand Junction Funeral services will be held at 1030 a m tomorrow in the Garden of Mercer Mortuary the Rev Fredrick Barnhill of the First Congregational Church officiating Private cremation will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park

Abner Charles Parsons Phoenix W. Flower Parsons Grand Junction Colo Shrine Scottish Rite, Elks Rotary Club Fred Harley Herman Vorbeck George Mercer Mortuary Fredrick Barnhill First Congregational Church Greenwood Memorial Park

Americans Warned Against Aiding Reds

New York July 3 AP four top leaders failed to surrender for prison terms and the U S attorney general threatened a crackdown on anyone helping them evade arrest. The missing officials prompted speculation they went underground or fled the country as 17 lesser figures pleaded innocent in the same case. Courts ordered bail forfeiture for the four.

Benjamin Davis Jr Eugene Dennis New York United Sates Dennis Communist Party Davis New York City U. S Sylvester J. Ryan Henry Winston Party New York State Robert Thompson Illinois Gilbert Green Gus Hall Washington McGrath FBI U. S. Supreme Court

Agua Caliente District Delayed Due To Budget Law

Agua Caliente residents seek district organization to support growing farming needs but will delay until next spring to meet state budget timing. John H. Barry says Hyder might host students for 1951-52, or an accommodation school could be set up in Agua Caliente using the former district building.

Agua Caliente John H. Barry Maricopaounty Arizona Barry Hyder Yuma Sentinel Delores Conde A. H. Curtis Leonard Curtis Oliver Franks Tucson Southern Pacific Railroad

Miners From Bisbee Battle Fire In New Mexico Forest

United Press reports two crown-jumping forest fires sweeping through New Mexico. The Little Creek fire in Gila National Forest grew out of control, threatening 10,000 acres of ponderosa pine, while Black Mountain fire burned 40,000 acres and was under control. Estimated damage tops $1 million. By nightfall 500 men were expected on the lines, including 250 miners from Bisbee, Arizona.

United Press New Mexico Silver City Edwin Tucker Gila National Forest Little Creek Black Mountain Tucker Bisbee Ariz

Game Department Completes Move to Capitol Annex

The Arizona Game and Fish Department finished relocating to remodeled offices in the Capitol annex. It previously shared space in the annex and a former residence at 1602 W. Jefferson and is now under one roof for the first time.

Arizona Game and Fish Department Capitol Annex Agency W. Jefferson

Wilkerson Rites Set in Mesa Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for Claude M. Wilkerson a Chandler rancher for 11 years will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday at M L Gibbons Mortuary with Rev R Felder Cade of First Baptist Church officiating Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery He died June 27 at his home after a long illness

Ueewseesesa Bureau Mesa Claude M. Wilkerson Chandler M. L. Gibbons Mortuary R. Felder Cade First Baptist Church Mesa Cemetery Mr. Wilkerson

OPS Violator Alert Targets Pools and Gift Packagers

Operators of pay to swim pools and many service firms face OPS ceiling price filing rules under threat of federal penalties. As of June 16 only 2,105 establishments had filed, with district director T Jones noting many are unaware of deadlines though late submissions are still possible.

Lewis Arnold Bootblack American Buslines A T. Jones Arizona N. Cen

Margaret Truman Attends Luncheon With Italian President

Margaret Truman was guest of honor at a luncheon in Rome hosted by President Luigi Einaudi. Attendees included Mrs. Einaudi and U S Ambassador James Dunn and Mrs Dunn. Miss Truman, vacationing in Europe, plans to return home on the maiden voyage of the SS Constitution, departing Naples Thursday.

Rome Margaret Truman Luigi Einaudi

Orchestra Plans Second Rehearsal at North Phoenix High

The newly organized summer orchestra for pops concerts rehearses at 7 p.m. Monday in North Phoenix High School's auditorium. Seventeen Phoenix and Valley musicians attended the first session under Charles Coulter, with Ben Salt as business manager. they aim for about 55 members. Concerts are planned at Encanto Park Band Shell. newcomers with experience level are invited to join.

North Phoenix High School Phoenix and Valley Charles Coulter North High Ben Salt Encanto Park

Pyle Praises Aims Of Most Legislators

Governor Pyle, speaking to over 100 at a Republican breakfast in Flagstaff, praised most lawmakers as devoted to Arizona's welfare. He outlined half-year reporting to taxpayers, urged state government reorganization to clarify lines of command, and cited funds shortages affecting hospitals and agencies. He called for more industry to increase state revenues and reduce waste.

Flagstaff Pyle Corporation of Arizona Arizona

Maricopa Considers Drug Suit

Maricopa County supervisors weigh court action to recover 5700 dollars paid for drug supplies later found not to meet specifications. Drugs were supplied by Kimball Wholesale Drug through Central Drug, with 13 acceptable firms listed in the bid. Irregular labeling prompted FDA chemical analyses to verify quality.

Maricopa Kimball Wholesale Drug Company Central Drug Company Frank Haze Burch Kimbell Pure Food and Drug Administration

Monroe Kirkland Dies While On Visit

Monroe Kirkland 54 of 435 W Watkins Rd died yesterday in Salem Oregon while visiting there for two weeks. Born Oct 16 1896 in Belton Texas he moved to Phoenix from Haskell Texas three years ago as a farmer. Survived by four sisters Helen Gerrard Anna Lee Stewart both of Phoenix Josephine W Ping Sentinel Ariz and Sally Tanner Wynart Okla. Funeral arrangements pending at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary.

Monroe Kirkland W. Watkins Rd Salem Ore Mr. Kirkland Belton Texas Phoenix Haskell Helen L. Gerrard Anna Lee Stewart Josephine W. Ping Sentinel Ariz Sally Tanner Wynart Oklo A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary

Missouri River Breaches Levee Threatening Farmlands

Missouri River broke through the Cul du Sac levee near St. Charles flooding at least 1,000 acres and threatening 25,000 more. Over 200 farm families evacuated. 80 homes and surrounding farmlands between the levee and Mississippi expected to be swept. Nine lives lost in 12 days of floods across Kansas and Missouri.

ST. Charles Cul du Sac Mississippi River Coast Guard Ira Bratcher Navy Missouri-Kansas-Texas Bratcher Mississippi Kansas Maize Kans Wichita Arkansas River Oklahoma Ralston Arkansas U. S. District Office Corps of Engineers Kansas City Missouri

Phoenix and Tucson Bank Debits Rise in 1951

City banks show continued gains with June 1951 debits totaling 277,619,710, up from 196,234,899 a year earlier. First six months of 1951 debits reach 1,679,855,588, while Tucson area debits for the period rise 38 percent over 1950 to 490,027,000. Deposits also climb with June 30 totals at 217,785,722 in Phoenix and 199,126,716 a year prior.

Phoenix Bank Earle F. Barrows Phoenix Clearing House Association Tucson

Frightening Calls Admit Boy Mixed in Hoax Calls

A 13 year old boy confessed to making terrifying telephone calls that frightened a Phoenix woman into collapse and falsely reported a daughter’s death. The calls reached neighbors and the sheriff noted vulgar language and false reports of deaths. The youth was arrested and placed in juvenile detention for review.

Phoenix L. C. Boies the County Juvenile Detention Home C. B. May E. Mohave Lorretta Linder E. Cocopah Bill Deutsch Frank Popello Sheriff’s

Boys' Club trip to Flagstaff Powwow leaves Phoenix

Thirty six East and Westside Boys' Club members depart Phoenix for a two day trip to the Flagstaff Indian Powwow with stops at Prescott Oak Creek Canyon Jerome Fort Tuthill and Snow Bowl. Leaders include Louis Cvijanovich Sr Jr and Mike Domzalski with support from San Francisco Peaks VFW Post Phoenix Womans Club Barqs Bottling Hagel Market and local dairy.

Eastside Westside Boys’ Clubs Phoenix Flagstaff Prescott Oak Creek Canyon Jerome Fort Tuthill Snow Bowl Louis Cvijanovich Sr Louis Cvijanovich, Jr Eastside Boys’ Club Mike Domzalski San Francisco Peaks VFW Phoenix Womans’ Club Hohen Foster Barq’s Roger ‘Hagel Hagel’s Market

Mother-in-Law Dies in Tucson at 64

Esther Marcus aged 64 died in Tucson yesterday. She was the mother-in-law of Meyer Cohen owner of the Westerner Hotel and had lived in Tucson for five years.

Tucson Esther Marcus Meyer Cohen Westerner Hotel

Four U S Doctors To Perform Shah Appendectomy

Tehran reports Shah Mohammmed Reza Pahlevi traveled to a central Iran shrine to pray before an American administered appendectomy planned for Thursday. Four Cornell University Medical College doctors lead the team with three nurses from New York, amid oil nationalization tensions.

Tehran Iran Shah Mohammmed Reza Pahlevi Fatimeh Allah Shah New York Claude E. Forkner Cornell University Medical College New York City U. S Forkner Dale Bumstead Peoria

County Social Security Range for Maricopa County Employees

County employees in Maricopa County will receive minimum social security payments of 59 dollars and up to 80 dollars. The system, covering all eligible workers, is set to begin August 1. Benefits are 50 percent of the first 100 dollars of the average monthly wage and 15 percent of the remainder up to 300 dollars.

Maricopa Harold D. Smith Social Security Administration Smith

C-47 Crashes On Takeoff At Offutt AFB

An air force C-47 transport crashed on takeoff from Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha. Eleven aboard, including six crew from Peterson AFB Colorado Springs, were uninjured despite major damage. The aircraft ran off the runway and stopped at a fence near fuel storage.

Omaha INS Offutt Air Force Base Air Force Westover Air Force Base Mass Offutt Base Peterson Air Force Base Colorado Springs Colo John R. Stevens Robert E. Knight Sidney O. Ingram Charles E. Miller Marelyn E. Carter Bowman L. Giles

Cartoonist Killed In Auto Collision Near Watkins Glen

Sam Cobean, 34, noted cartoonist for national magazines and Disney Studios, died in an auto crash four miles west of Watkins Glen New York. His work appeared in The New Yorker Saturday Evening Post Esquire and other magazines. He contributed to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs story work.

Watkins Glen N. Y Sam Cobean Cobean Here Disney Studios Hollywood The New Yorker Saturday Evening Post Esquire

Warren Backs Federal Aid to Education

California Governor Earle Warren urged federal aid to education at the National Education Association convention in San Francisco. He warned against abandoning social objectives, stressing that a strong public school system is essential to an enlightened citizenry and calls for federal action to maintain standards amid rising enrollments and costs.

Warren San Francisco Earle Warren National Education Association California America

U S closes facilities in Hungary

The U S legation in Budapest announced the closing of its library and movie theater after a Hungarian government demand that they be shut as cover for spying. Three US legation employees were to be recalled, and the US Information Service was ordered to halt its daily news bulletin.

Budapest Hungary U. S Legation U. S. Legation USIS

Death of Valley Pioneer Luther Roach at 68

Luther B Roach 68 longtime Glendale resident and Arizona farmer died Sunday after a lingering illness in Papago Park Veterans Administration Hospital He came to Arizona in 1890 from Forsythe County Georgia and served as a sergeant machine gunner in WWI Beloved by sisters Ida Marks Essie Wood Ora Hotchkiss and brothers Duard B Marshall N all of Phoenix The body lies in state 2 to 8 pm tomorrow Funeral 10 am Thursday Brazill Whitney Funeral Home Chapel Glendale Burial Glendale Memorial Park with Glendale VFW graveside rites

Luther B. Roach Glendale Papago Park Veterans’ Administration Hospital Forsythe County Roach Arizona 158Th Infantry Arizona National Guard U. S. Army VFW Ida Marks Essie Wood Ora Hotchkiss Duard B Marshall N Phoenix Brazill- Whitney Funeral Home Glendale Memorial Park Glendale Vfw

Daughter Born To Benson Ford

A daughter, the couple's second child, was born today at 4 15 a.m. at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Both mother and baby are reported well. Benson Ford, Ford Motor Co. vice president and Lincoln Mercury manager, is Henry Ford's grandson. his wife Edith McNaughton comes from a longtime Detroit auto family.

Detroit Benson Ford Henry Ford Hospital Ford Motor Co Ford Lincoln-Mercury Henry Ford Ford Company Edsel Ford Henry

Price Fixing Order Ruled Out in California

In San Francisco on July 3, Judge Edward Molkenbuhr ruled the state Board of Dry Cleaners cannot enforce its order setting a $1.24 minimum for cleaning and pressing a suit or dress under the state dyers and cleaners act. The ruling declares the regulations unconstitutional.

San Francisco Dyers and Cleaners Act Edward Molkenbuhr California State Board of Dry Cleaners

Ten Die in Floods in Venezuela

Ten people were confirmed dead and four missing as floods struck Botono in western Venezuela. Heavy rains caused the Bocono River to overflow in Trujillo state, washing out bridges and destroying many homes.

Caracas Venezuela Botono Bocono Trujillo

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