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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
2
A DC-3 passenger plane crashed into the Sol River near Aracaju killing all 29 aboard. The victims included 25 passengers and four crew members. The Liphas Aereas Paulistas aircraft was en route from Pernambuco to Rio de Janeiro and weather conditions were blamed.
The article notes widespread flood damage across towns in Kansas and Missouri. It describes destroyed homes and businesses, crop losses, and bogged harvests, with several drowning and missing persons including tourists in Ellsworth and a boat accident in Emporia. Trains were stranded, rivers rose, and storms lingered with continued showers forecast.
Postal investigators sought today the writer of an extortion note to New York socialite Margaret G. Ryan who faced manslaughter charges in California. The letter, mailed in Oakland June 28, threatened to disclose adverse evidence ahead of her superior court plea.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Meldrum Mortuary Chapel for William J. Drorbaugh. Elder Owen Gray of the Mesa 10th Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will officiate. Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery. Mr. Drorbaugh died Tuesday at his home near Mesa.
Nora Orlena Austin, 80, longtime Tempe resident and Arizona pioneer, died Saturday in San Diego where she had lived since 1922. Born Blue Springs Missouri, she moved to Arizona in 1877 at age six and spent decades in Tempe. Surviving sisters include Mrs. John MacTaggart Phoenix and Mrs. Hattie Head Tempe, plus California relatives and six great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. Monday at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary with burial at Double Butte Cemetery near Tempe.
Press coverage of Kaesong talks reveals sharp tone from Joy and mixed reaction among observers. Reporters contend UN reps let Reds dominate discussions, while veterans say the peace process remains intact despite the discord. Officials on both sides risk face loss if backing down occurs.
Owen J. Jones 58 of 935 E Main Mesa died at Mesa Southside District Hospital after a short illness. Services set for 5 p m today at Gibbons Mortuary Chapel with Rev Earl S Fox officiating. Survivors include wife Ethel son Owen James and three sisters and two brothers. Burial in Mesa Cemetery.
Congressional leaders urged President Truman to sign legislation allowing the importation of Mexican farm labor. The appeal was made in Washington on July 12 as part of ongoing discussions on agricultural labor needs and wartime economic adjustments.
A July cold from the phrase Straight from the Devil hints at an unusual heat related illness. The contrast between summer and illness signals a light local note about health, weather, and seasonal discomfort.
L. J. Johnson 53 longtime Walgreen Drug Store manager in Phoenix died at Good Samaritan Hospital after over a year of illness. Born in Silver Creek Michigan he trained in Des Moines and worked in North Platte before joining Walgreen in Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Survived by wife Judith daughter Mrs Marion Baker mother and two brothers, all of Ogden Utah. Funeral arrangements are pending Mercer Mortuary.
The record notes backgammon as an ancient game with origins in the tenth century. It highlights early play traditions and historical context for the strategy board game enjoyed across cultures.
A 23 year old man was arrested early today on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon as he allegedly tried to ram his car into Daniel D. Williams a 22 year old resident of 1241 E Roosevelt. Williams dodged by leaping onto a hood and the suspect fled before later being captured at his home after providing the vehicle license number.
The trial of Tony Duran 24 continued in superior court in Prescott on a charge of attacking an 8 year old girl. County Attorney Palmer Jr. has presented witnesses including a 10 year old Safford girl whom Duran was convicted of attempting to assault three years ago.
Orvel Martin 46, died Monday at Fort Whipple Veterans Hospital Prescott after a long illness. A Scottsdale resident and World War II veteran, he had been hospitalized in Prescott three months. Survived by wife Thelma of Scottsdale a daughter Dorothy Jean Williams of Chandler mother Nancy Martin of Phoenix two sisters Artie Dryer Buckeye and Clarence Bridges Sanger Calif and brother Albert Bolivar. Funeral by Rev C C Gobbel at 2 p m Friday in Grimshaw Mortuary Palms Chapel. Burial Rest Haven Cemetery Glendale graveside by Scottsdale American Legion post.
A 47-year-old truck driver who confessed to starting at least seven downtown Phoenix trash fires will not face arson charges due to lack of witnesses. He fled an alley where a trash box fire was later found after officers arrested him Tuesday night. Investigators say the fires occurred outside Kerricks Diamond’s, Shepp Produce Co., Union Sea Food Co., and a Safeway at Second St and Harrison, and later at Sears Roebuck and Co and Globe Furniture Co. The county attorney’s office stated prosecution was not intended.
Funeral services for Verdon D McArthur veteran Arizona educator and Clarkdale elementary principal will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Church in Cottonwood burial at Clarkdale follows McArthur 53 died Monday a 30 year Arizona resident.
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