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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
9
The Mesa city council schedules a special meeting for July 16 to adopt the 1951-52 budget after a midnight session with city manager H. D. Miller left no action. Marion Donaldson resigns as city councilman to become principal of Amphitheater High School in Tucson.
TEMPE July 3 AP Dr Donald P Wilson author of My Six Convicts says Americans should ease up and not chase ideals that are often false. Speaking at Arizona State College he warned against radio ads urging wealth beauty or hair treatment saying rapid value changes cause turmoil and maladjustment.
Tempe selects Victor S. Stewart to be police chief Aug 1 after he retires July 16 as Phoenix traffic captain. City Manager Daley announced unanimous council support. Stewart to work with Tempe officials before outlining policies and aiding FBI led peace officer training in September. Phoenix retirement pay $217.20 monthly, Tempe salary undisclosed though reported at $300.
Chandler Gazette notes Dick Stricklin installed as president of Chandler San Marcos Chapter of SPEBSQUSA. James Trees named vice president Gary Sandal treasurer George King secretary Clyde Rowe delegate at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Meeks. Also reports Edna Veale’s son Harrison Veale wounded in Korea and Wayne Kempton recovering from leg injuries after operations at Camp Cooke. Chandler Jills to meet 7 p.m. today at Mrs. Mac Dossey’s home.
A barefoot burglar stole watches, pens, and pencils valued at 100 to 150 dollars from Daniels Jewelry Store in Yuma. He entered through an air duct and forced the front door to escape.
Democratic Senators Paul H. Douglas and Lister Hill call for all tidelands royalties to be sent to the federal treasury to finance national education. They oppose giving tidelands to states and argue the move would tap a built in financing source without extra cost to the public. The plan contrasts with a House Judiciary Committee approved bill to transfer tidelands to the states. The senators cite Supreme Court rulings asserting federal paramount rights while noting resistance from California Texas and Louisiana and from major oil companies.
Tucson sheriff deputies planned to use an airplane to search for Magdalena Gutierrez a 63 year old missing since a week ago. They scoured the Catalina foothills from Campbell Ave to Oracle Rd covering about 15 miles with no success and fear she wandered into the desert while seeking Santa Cruz Church.
Marion G. Donaldson a 41 year old assistant principal at Mesa High School will assume duties as superintendent of Amphitheater Schools in Tucson. His three year contract pays 7100 dollars annually and was approved last night. He succeeds Paul E. Guitteau who resigned May 2 to become president of Eastern Arizona Junior College.
July 3 AP report from Douglas says Ben Melendez lost his left eye while swimming at the YMCA pool. Jose Ortiz, president of Agua Prieta, recovered the glass eye from the pool bottom during an early morning swim, and the eye was found looking up.
Mesa announces a series of Maricopa Stake Mutual Improvement Association activities headlined by Pioneer Day July 24. Stake leadership meeting is set for August 12 with an annual MIA institute on September 10, a stake drama October 8 to 10, and an informal September dance. The winter Gold and Green Ball is planned, and Lane Pew is named junior M-Men supervisor with Harold Diebefeldt as new activity counselor. New MIA members include Georgia Wright Louise Hawkins Arline Bateman Joan Udall and Bessie Winterton.
Julio Carrera aged 34 and Peter Oliver aged 47, both of Chandler, received 60 day jail sentences from Coy Beasley Chandler justice of the peace yesterday for selling liquor to Indians.
The MIA Maids of the Maricopa Stake Mutual Improvement Association are at tending a summer camp at Tonto Natural Bridge in Mesa. Supervisors are Mrs Fay An delin and Mrs Juanita Wagner. Girls will fulfill department requirements in swimming hiking nature study cooking and other activities. Verna Randall recreation Gwen Bond activities and Ethel Newell president are in charge.
Globe July 3. William G Griffiths co owner of the Shamrock bar Claypool had gambling charges dismissed at the request of County Attorney Barry De Rose. Griffiths had been slated for trial this week following Grant Godfrey's release last week on companion charges of running a crap game.
Kyrene School District property owners vote in Tempe in favor of a 35000 dollar classroom unit bond and a 10000 dollar remodeling and cafeteria expansion bond. West district residents, new tract families to enroll next year, supported improvements.
Tucson on July 3 repealed the local milk ordinance to align with a new state law deemed more adequate. The change allows sale of milk regardless of processing distance within 15 miles, tightening supply links to the Salt River Valley near Phoenix where part of the city’s milk is sourced.
J. A. Hibbs, a Benson resident for 20 years, was sworn in as mayor last night succeeding C. A. Naegle. New city council members taking seats were Naegle, Val Kimbrough, Harry Lafoon and Frank Lauer.
Jack Slaton of Inglewood California will assume the managership of the Arizona Aircraftsman Inc plant at the Bisbee Douglas airport July 3.
A study of 35 intoxicated patients shows insulin, glucose, and B vitamins reduce withdrawal symptoms. Groups receiving insulin, glucose, thiamine, and nicotinamide showed a higher recovery score, though liver damage and blood alcohol elimination remained unchanged. No single method halted alcohol withdrawal entirely.
President Miguel Aleman of Mexico is expected to visit Culiacan Sinaloa before July 15. Reportedly governors from 10 Mexican states will also be present during the chief executive’s visit.
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