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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1951
Page
2
A 47 year old truck driver was jailed for arson investigation after detectives linked him to trash box fires near Globe Furniture Co and Sears Roebuck in Phoenix. He previously admitted time at Arizona State Hospital and refused to discuss fire when questioned.
New York July 10 AP Mystery writer Dashiell Hammett sought bail after jail for six months contempt of court for refusing to name bond sources for four fugitive Communist leaders. Fellow trustee W Alphaeus Hunton received a similar sentence. Attorneys planned appeals for bail pending review. Saypol prepared papers to block Civil Rights Congress in future bail matters.
Lois Marshall 78 widow of former Vice President Thomas Marshall, was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital for a possible rib fracture after a fall. She resides at Hotel Westward Ho in Phoenix area. her brother Morton Kinsey manages a power company office in Scottsdale.
In East Berlin the FDJ 2 million members are called to a Stalin Summons drive through August to prepare for the world youth festival. Leader Erich Honecker urges harder work and study, more shifts and production boosts under the five year plan, and intensified mass pledge to peace. Prizes include Stalin volumes, portraits, busts, and storm flags for top groups and district/state organizations.
United Nations and Chinese North Korean commanders opened formal armistice negotiations in Munsan with Admiral Joy declaring aim for an honorable settlement. Talks focus on a neutral strip around Kaesong and a functioning armistice commission, while fighting continues outside the zone.
The British foreign office said American, British, and Canadian atomic experts are meeting in London to strengthen protections around jointly-held atomic secrets. The discussions follow June 1950 talks in Washington and continue at the Foreign Office.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York flew to Hiroshima after a Korea front lines visit. He toured the city that was leveled by the atomic bomb in August 1945 and is now largely rebuilt, reflecting postwar recovery.
Vice Admiral C Turner Joy opens armistice talks with the communists at Kaesong. He states the United Nations Command delegation will discuss military matters in Korea only and will not address political or economic issues. He urges good faith and an atmosphere where truth prevails. Also notes death of Stuart K Smith, 58, of 2238 North 15th Street, Memorial Hospital patient since June 22. survived by wife Edna and one child. services at A L Moore and Sons.
Redewill, a longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, pursued a musical career at the Boston Conservatory of Music. Born in Vallejo, California, he supported military hospitals during the war with concert fundraisers and funded scholarships for music students at Arizona State College in Tempe. An aviation enthusiast, he flew his own plane for many years and resided at 1625 N Third St. He leaves a wife Mary, two daughters Elizabeth Nance and Mary Jean Mueller, and siblings Francis, Cass, Victor, and Alice.
Pitcairn Island, located midway between the United States and Australia, remained uninhabited until 1790 when mutineers from the British ship Bounty landed and established settlement there.
Stanley T. Adams, Medal of Honor recipient for bravery in Korea, has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army Infantry. Col. Ned D. Moore pinned the gold bars at a Pentagon ceremony. Adams, a native of Olathe Kansas and 29 years old, last week received the Medal of Honor from President Truman. His home is in Kansas City.
A humorous column argues memory is unreliable for most, but Maymie Schultz remembers everything, recalling scandal details and even the other John in a marriage. It contrasts psychology figures with everyday life and a town’s penchant for misremembering.
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