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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1951

Page

4

Myer Defends Caution Over Freeing Tribes

Indian Commissioner Myer said tribes will be freed from government supervision only when each can manage its own affairs, but not during his lifetime. He attacked critics and urged local program development with Indian consultation to avoid past hardships and exploitation.

Myer Dillon Indian Bureau National Congress of American Indians Washington James E. Curry The Indian Congress Bosone Utah

Suspect Nabbed in San Francisco Kidnapping Case

Jesse O Mick, 26, wanted on charges of criminal assault robbery and kidnapping in San Francisco, was arrested near Buckeye Road Lateral 18 after farmer Ed Churchill reported a man slept by his barn. Fingerprints identified him. O Mick had been released from San Quentin a month earlier. The suspect used the alias Tim Dalton of New York while posing as a hotel guest before the attack on a Turk Street night clerk.

Jesse O’mick San Francisco Buckeye Road Lateral O’mick San Quentin Ed Churchill O'Mick Turk St Vienna Tim Dalton New York Dalton

Fall Proves Fatal To Mrs. Escalada

Mrs. Domitila Escalada, 85, a pioneer Nogales resident and mother of State Highway Commissioner Louis Escalada, died after a fall six weeks earlier caused a shoulder injury and a fatal blood clot. Born in Spain, she came to Nogales with her husband Manuel Escalada. survivors include two other sons, Joe and Manuel.

Nogales Domitila Escalada

Wrecked Plane or Rock Reported Near Yarnell

YARNELL, July 25 AP A shiny object sighting led to reports of a crashed airplane but the Yavapai County sheriff’s office says the object is a large white rock. Deputy Carl I. Scott arrived at the scene after highway patrol reported the find yesterday.

Yarnell Yavapai County Carl I. Scott

Bankruptcy Petitioned by McLaughlins for Arizona Engineering

A bankruptcy petition was filed today in the U S District Court by Elsworth and Mavis McLaughlin of 3635 N 37th St prior business Arizona Engineering Company located at 27 S Fourth Ave a refrigeration and air conditioning firm with assets of 10 453 88 and liabilities of 26 73 63.

U. S. District Court Elsworth Mavis McLaughlin 37Th St McLaughlin Arizona Engineering Company S. Fourth Ave

Defend Yourself Man in Tucson Abusive Complaint Bid

Robert Byrd appeared before Magistrate Paul J. Cella in Tucson for a second time this week seeking to file a complaint that his wife beat him. Byrd said his estranged wife attacked him again after a separation, tearing his shirt and injuring his hands. Cella refused to issue a complaint but urged Byrd to defend himself and pursue divorce.

Tucson Robert Byrd Paul J. Cella Cella Byrd

Army Commission Sought For Leftist

Senator Eastland said a White House aide twice attempted during the war to obtain an army intelligence commission for millionaire leftist Frederick Van derbilt Fieki. The claim was made in Washington on July 25.

Washington Eastland Miss White House Army Frederick Vanderbilt Fieki

Acheson Stresses Long Arms Defense Drive Acheson Sees Need For Long Arms Program

DETROIT July 25 AP Secretary of State Acheson urged several years of hard effort to build a defense against nine million armed Communists. He warned that even with Korea talks the job remains and warned of war or surrender if defense is neglected. At Detroit’s 250th birthday banquet he warned of sacrifices, taxes, and shortages but urged durable, maintained defenses. The remarks came amid a show of Allied unity with Britain France and Canada as Bonnet and Franks echoed resolve to bolster North Atlantic defenses and a European army effort. The event also touched Senate hearings on Far Eastern policy with McCarran and Field, Carter and Lattimore cited amid subversive influence concerns. The piece notes Field’s jail sentence and upcoming testimony with McCarran cautioning against premature conclusions.

Detroit United States Acheson Korea Veterans Memorial Building Great Britain France Canada Oliver Franks Henri Bonnet North Atlantic Indochina Bonnet Eastland Edward C. Carter New York Institute of Pacific Relations Senate Carter Field Institute Army Lauchlin Currie Roosevelt Owen Lattimore Intelligence Post Lattimore Johns Hopkins University State Department McCarthy Wis Senate Internal Security Committee McCarran Nev U.S IPR

Argyrol Discoverer Killed In Collision

Dr. Albert C. Barnes, 78, famed for Argyrol discovery and founder of the Barnes Foundation, died when his convertible collided with a truck at a Phoenixville intersection. The truck driver Samuel E. Ash, 30, was uninjured. Barnes built a $6 million endowment and curated a vast art collection valued above $20 million.

Phoenixville Albert C. Barnes Here Barnes Samuel E. Ash Barnes Foundation Merion

Tennessee Rites Set For L. A. Risk

Remains of Leonard A. Risk, 74, of 1822 N. 16th Ave., who died at his home July 18, will be taken to Memphis for burial services, according to his son Gurney A. Risk. Private cremation was held at Greenwood Memorial Park. He is survived by three sisters, all Memphis residents.

Leonard A. Risk 16Th Ave Memphis Tenn Gurney A. Risk Norwood Ohio Greenwood Memorial Park

Oklahoma motorist crashes bridge wife killed in rain

A vehicle in Lordsburg, New Mexico, veered into the bridge railing during a rainstorm. Mrs Merle Williams, 33, of McAlester Oklahoma, was thrown from the car and killed. The husband and two sons, ages 4 and 7, were uninjured.

Lordsburg N. Mex Oklahoma Merle Williams McAlester

Meat costs drive blood rejects at Pasadena Red Cross

In Pasadena California doctors report 55 rejections among 239 pints collected at the Red Cross blood bank. They note a higher reject rate than a year ago when about 30 were rejected. They attribute the change to households preparing more meat heavy meals due to rising meat prices.

Pasadena Calif Pasadena Red Cross Blood Bank

Hunting Accident Claims Life Of University Student

Tucson AP dispatch reports 30 year old University of Arizona student Robert T. Carlson died in a desert hunting accident. Justice of the peace James M. Howsare said no inquest would be held. Carlson's body was found Saturday with a shotgun nearby, believed dead about two weeks.

Tucson Robert T. Carlson University of Arizona James M. Howsare Justice of the Peace Carlson Desert

Legislators Plan Tax Survey Talk in Prescott

Prescott July 25 AP The legislative interim committee meets here to hear Griffenhagen Associates outline a tax structure survey with Senate President Warner B Mattice presiding and Senator John R Franks hosting. Attendees include Senator William F Kimball Representatives Langham Wallace Morris Mrs Mary Dennis and J A Kiegge ahead of the Arizona Tax Conference.

Gila Robert Wallace Maricopa Carl Morris Cochise Mary Dennis J. A. Kiegge

Gilbert Pastor's Daughter Dies in Tempe Hospital

Nina F Gilbert infant daughter of the Rev and Mrs O W Gilbert died Monday night in Tempe Hospital Services were held at 3 pm today in Gibbons Mortuary Chapel with Rev J K Gressett of Phoenix Assembly of God Church officiating Burial was in Mesa Cemetery.

Mesa Nina F. Gilbert O. W. Gilbert Tempe Hospital Mr. Gilbert Assembly of God Church Gilbert Gibbons Mortuary Chapel J. K. Gressett Phoenix Assembly of God Church Mesa Cemetery

People To Call Truman Again Senator Says

Senator James E. Murray said the American people will insist Truman run for re election and that Eisenhower cannot be spared from duties as supreme commander. Murray, return from Europe, urged Truman’s decision and noted Eisenhower’s success in his European assignment. Other senators echoed support for Eisenhower remaining in Europe amid presidential speculation. Rep Lawrence H. Smith warned Eisenhower’s stance could remove him from the presidential picture.

Truman Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower North Atlantic Murray Europe White House Eisenhower Sen Owen Brewster Maine Robert A. Taft Ohio House Lawrence H. Smith Wis

Arizona Resident Since 1906 Dies

Wade James Brakefield 60 of 2445 E Monroe died Sunday in Ely Nevada while en route to Colorado after a lingering illness. A native of Alamosa Colorado he moved to Phoenix in 1944 from Safford Valley area where he farmed. Survived by wife Donie seven sons two grandchildren and two more in separate marriages. Funeral at 10 a.m. tomorrow Colonial Chapel Mortensen Kingsley Mortuary with burial at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.

Wade James Brakefield E. Monroe Ely Nev Colorado Alamosa Colo Brakefield Phoenix Safford Valley Donie Hubert Clyde Roy Clifford Ray L Long Beach Calif Leonard McGill Benjamin U. S. Army Bessie Head Brakefield Colonial Chapel Mortensen-Kingsley Mortuary Memory Lawn Memorial Park

Playing Hockey Culminated In Killing Of Her Friend

In Tacoma the 17-year-old Noreen McNicholas was slain during a spur of the moment hockey plan after a beauty school outing. Ella Mae Copper, 18, said Bill Smith Jr., 28, lured them to Bresemann Park and attacked Noreen. she later helped authorities reveal the crime and testified that Goebel, 72, was not guilty, with the murder charge dismissed.

Tacoma Wash Noreen McNicholas Ella Mae Cooper Bresemann’s Park Spanaway FBI Burlingame Calif Bill Smith, Jr Ella Mae Noreen John J. O’connell O’connell Dick McCreadie Smith Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sher Iff Dan Coughlin Bill Jack Robert Goebel

Water use in Phoenix surges amid heat wave

Phoenix reports 70 million gallons of water used yesterday up from 68.3 million on Monday as municipal reservoirs hold 53 million gallons. Verde River flow rose to 191 cfs from 66 cfs, rain in the watershed earlier helped, and officials urged water conservation with even odd day watering rules.

Phoenix Dario Travaini Verde River Salt River Valley Water Users Association Verde Travaini

Hugh H. Runnels Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Hugh H. Runnels 65 will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Arizona Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Fuller officiating. Burial follows at Double Butte Cemetery Tempe. Died unexpectedly Sunday while mowing his lawn at 920 S First Ave Phoenix death linked to heat. Survived by wife Delia three daughters two sons a brother Arthur all of Phoenix and three other brothers out of state.

Hugh H. Runnels Phoenix Arizona Funeral Home Jay Fuller Faith Temple Double Butte Tempe Runnels S. First Ave Delia Arthur

Pair Faces Morals Trial Despite Marriage

A Phoenix couple Raymond L Moton and Jessie Garcia married in West Phoenix and face open and notorious cohabitation charges that proceed despite their marriage. Moton remains held on bond while Mrs Moton is free. trial is set for Saturday in East Phoenix Precinct Court. Moton also faces city court charges of molesting two girls aged 14 and 15. Flood claimed he was unaware of the cohabitation charge at the ceremony. Moton has prior federal Mann Act convictions and a long FBI record.

Arthur van Haren Raymond L. Moton Jessie Garcia West Phoenix al J. Flood East Phoenix Moton Flood FBI

Kingman Accident Victim Bosworth Dies in Oakland

Navy Hospitalman Hobart W. Bosworth, 20, injured in an automobile crash near Kingman, Ariz., died in Oakland shortly before midnight without regaining consciousness. He was flown for special surgery and died of head injuries. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Bosworth of Thibodaux Louisiana.

Oakland Calif Navy Hobart W. Bosworth Kingman Ariz Bosworth Frederick A. Bosworth Thibodaux

Benjamin F Adams Services Held for 83 Year Old Farmer

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Adams 83 a retired farmer were held this afternoon at Grimshaw Mortuary with Rev George F Barton of First Baptist Church officiating Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park Adams died Monday at his home 1217 W Madison He had lived in Arizona since 1937 moving to Phoenix from Mount Vernon Illinois

Benjamin F. Adams Grimshaw Mortuary George F. Barton First Baptist Church Greenwood Memorial Park Mr. Adams W. Madison Arizona Phoenix Mount Vernon

Crash Injuries Fatal To Girl In Arizona Bus Crash

Arizona’s 1951 traffic death toll rose to 190 with the death of 17 year old Diane Spader of Los Angeles from injuries after a Continental Bus blew a tire and crashed off Highway 66 near Chambers last Saturday. Five other passengers were hospitalized.

Arizona Chambers Diane Spader Los Angeles Holbrook Continental

Mrs Susan Barger Dies At Rest Home

Susan Belle Barger 35 of 2933 N Ninth Ave died unexpectedly at a local rest home. Wife of Dr James Barger pathologist at Good Samaritan and Papago Park V A hospital. Born Feb 27 1916 El Paso Texas. moved to Douglas 1926 then Phoenix 1950. Survived by husband two children James Jr and Mary Susan, parents Dr and Mrs Hugh M Helm of Douglas, and three brothers Lloyd Douglas Walter Carmel Calif Hugh M Jr Camp Polk La. Friends may call until 10 pm today at Arizona Funeral Home Chapel. Body will be taken to Douglas Friday morning for funeral services and burial.

Susan Belle Barger Ninth Ave Mary Susan Phoenix Hugh M. Helm Douglas Lloyd Walter Carmel Calif Hugh M. Jr Camp Polk Arizona Funeral Home Chapel

Creighton School District to Cut Taxes on Federal Grant

The Creighton School District will reduce its tax rate by 20 to 30 cents per $100 assessed value after a $94,137 grant from the Federal Security Agency. The grant funds cover federal impact children and run through June 30, 1952.

Creighton Federal Security Agency W. T. Machan John H. Barry FSA Machan Barry

Franklin E. Stark of Mesa Succumbs

Franklin E. Stark, 54, a Mesa garageman, died at his home after a short illness. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Gibbons Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Vernon Hines officiating. Graveside rites will be at Mesa Cemetery under the Mesa F and AM Lodge. Survived by his wife Grace, two sons Ray and Ralph, five daughters Ruth Steele Ruby Syslo Troy Wilkinson Bonita and Betty Stark.

Mesa Bureau Mesa Franklin E. Stark Mesa Garageman N. Robson Gibbons Mortuary Chapel Vernon Hines Mesa First Southern Baptist Church Mesa Cemetery Mesa F & AM Lodge Stark Grace Ray Pensacola Fla Ralph San Diego Ruth Steele Los Angeles Ruby Syslo San Mateo Calif Troy Wilkinson Fresno Bonita Betty Stark

Elizabeth Studham Dies At Residence

Elizabeth Studham, 63, a Phoenix resident for seven years, died this morning at 1435 E. Rancho. Native of Iowa, she is survived by daughter Mrs Alfred Julian of Oak Park Illinois, two sons Paul and John T. of Phoenix, a sister and three brothers out of state. Funeral arrangements are pending at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary.

Elizabeth Studham Phoenix E. Rancho Iowa Alfred Julian Oak Park Paul John T A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary

GI Bill Deadline Triggers Last Minute Training Rush

Veterans swarm Arizona State Employment Service to enroll in on the job training as the World War II enlistment deadline looms. Supervisor Jack W. Rath notes the cutoff will exclude about 80 percent of veterans discharged before July 25, 1947, while a surge in activity fills jobs. Remaining veterans discharged after July 25, 1947 and service connected disabled qualify for training and subsistence until July 25, 1956.

Arizona State Employment Service Office Jack W. Rath Rath Ofice

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Bureau of Indian Affairs Nnb Celia Army Commission Angel Civil Rights Congress Meccarran Lee Mass Argyrol Tennessee L. A. Risk James E. Murray D., Mont Goebel O'Connell Bartlett Rummel Bill Smith JR Susan Barger Rest Home
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