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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1951

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Admiral Says U S Should Delay Hitting Reds Outside Korea

Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger told a Senate inquiry that the United States should delay bombing Chinese Communist supply lines outside Korea for the time being. He urged strikes at the Reds source of equipment if negotiations with Peiping stall, and endorsed a limited war approach in Korea. He warned against recognizing Red China and urged continued aid to free Asian communities, including Formosa, while noting potential South China unrest.

Washington Oscar C. Badger Korea Watt Poe. Badger Western Pacific Senate Douglas MacArthur Red China United Nations Peiping Badger Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs MacArthur JCS U. S Asia Formosa South China

Forest Blaze Near Flagstaff Brought Under Control

A 1000 acre Arizona forest fire four miles west of Flagstaff was contained today after drawing 500 firefighters plus help from Santa Fe Railroad and Forest Service crews. The blaze, started likely by a cigarette from a train, threatened U S Highway 66 and shut Flagstaff mills briefly. Estimated damage nears $1 million amid unusually dry conditions and early sighting by Ranger Bill Pradt.

Flagstaff Here Santa Fe Railroad Forest Service Arizona U.S. Highway 66 Bruce Elmore McNary Keep Arizona Green Association Bill Pradt Woody Mountain

Harriman Reaches Paris for Study on European Rearmament

Paris June 19 Harriman special adviser to President Truman arrived for a week in Paris to study the economic aspects of Western Europe rearmament. The visit aims to assess allied security needs and financial implications as Western Europe accelerates military preparedness.

Paris W. Averell Harriman Truman Western Europe

Czech plan trial of Oatis in a few days

AP correspondent William Oatis, 37, arrested April 23 in Prague on hostile activity charges, will be tried within days. Czech foreign minister told U S ambassador Ellis Briggs of the impending court appearance after Oatis had reported being shadowed prior to his arrest.

London Prague United States Associated Press William Oatis Oatis J. Ross Oatis E. Garfield Vilem Siroky Marion Ind U.S Frank Starzel The

Draft law lowers draft age and reshapes service terms

New York officials outline a three year term for Adm Thomas C Kinkaid and four years for Lt Gen Raymond S McLain, both for two year terms for William L Clayton and Karl T Compton. The measure lowers the draft age to 18 24 months service and extends the draft to July 1 1955 with no change to age limit 25. Marshall says Congress will supply needed laws to realize universal training framework while Washington aims for shared defense obligations.

New York Thomas C. Kinkaid USN Raymond S. McLain USA St. Rose William L. Clayton Karl T. Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Congress Marshall Defense Department George Washington National War College

Noted figures weigh in on Truman era politics and war

International News Service reports remarks from Jonathan Daniels, General Albert Wedemeyer, and Admiral Robert W. Carney. Daniels predicts another run for president and praises Truman's foreign policy resolve. Wedemeyer frames the choice as liberty versus enslavement. Carney pledges rapid response to Mediterranean strikes.

International News Service Washington Jonathan Daniels S Truman

Truman signs draft law plan toward Universal Military Training

President Truman signed a draft measure moving toward universal military training with Defense Secretary Marshall praising its historic significance. The bill aims to bolster military strength while avoiding economic peril amid ongoing world tensions. Shortly after, five nominees were sent to the Senate to form the National Security Training Commission to prepare a UMIT program.

Washington Truman Defense Marshall Senate National Security Training Commission UMIT James W. Wadsworth Republican House

Reds Plan Archbishop Trial Friday

In Budapest, Archbishop Joszef Grosz, 64, the highest ranking Hungarian Catholic prelate since Mindszenty, faces trial Friday on charges including plotting against the Communist government and black market currency dealings. The government indictment, announced in the Budapest press, also accuses eight others who allegedly confessed, including Dr Elajos Pongracz, a Hungarian employee of the U.S. Information Service in Budapest.

Budapest Hungary Joszef Grosz Joszef Mindszenty Elajos Pongracz U.S. Information Service

First Day Of Summer Vacation Bakery Theft Ends Tragedy

In Washington on June nineteen INS reports four youths stole baked goods from a walker wagon. Pursued by a driver and three officers the group fled to Kingmans Island two miles away then leapt into the river to swim across. All four disappeared with two bodies later recovered and identities not determined.

Washington Baker’s Wagon Island Tip

Anglo-Iranian oil talks collapse over nationalisation

Iran demands 75 percent of company revenues and a 25 percent deposit to cover claims as Britain offers 10 million pounds. B R Jackson says talks are broken off after a 1 hour 20 minute session. Mossadegh appeals to the US ambassador to urge British cooperation.

Tehran Britain Iran B. R. Jackson Mohammed Mossadegh U.S Henry F. Grady

Water use in Phoenix peaks for year on Saturday

Phoenix water department reports 60,799,000 gallons used Saturday, then 55,270,000 Sunday and 60,605,000 yesterday. No city wells required. draws from Scottsdale area and Verde River upper-well field. May consumption totals 1,365,377,000 gallons with 44,044,000 daily average.

Phoenix Scottsdale Verde River

Guide for Readers Bridge com mga ae 8 22-25 Hollywood

A compact reader guide notes events and items for the August 22 to 25 Hollywood coverage. It highlights bridge related features and community listings with emphasis on local activities and notes for readers.

Bridge Com Mga Ae Hollywood

Korean Air Battles Blaze On Third Day

American Sabre jets clashed with Red MiG-15s over northwestern Korea for the third straight day as U N allied infantry pressed eastward. The fighting spread from Sonchon toward the Manchurian border, with 27 Sabres against 30 Reds and UN ships silencing shore batteries at Wonsan.

Tokyo Korea U.S United Nations Sonchon Fifth Air Force U.N Wonsan Marine Corsair North Korea

House Approves 60 Million 335 Thousand 370 Bill

The house passed without amendment a 60 335 370 dollar bill financing the legislative establishment for fiscal 1952. The senate voted 37 to 36 to cut by nearly 300 thousand dollars the appropriation for President Truman s staff and official entertainment. Mrs Hiram Cole urged in a telegram that a death penalty law be created for dope peddlers.

House Senate President Truman Hiram Cole General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Markets At A Glance New York Summary

Markets show early weakness but recover in New York with bonds easing while rails supply remains. Cotto sees mixed for hedging amid favorable weather. Chicago wheat weak from long liquidation and oats soft as sowers back out of corn. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower, top at 23.50. Cattle hold steady to 50 cents lower.

New York US Chicago

May Jobless Total Hits Postwar Low

The government reports unemployment for May hit a postwar low as durable goods cutbacks did not prevent an all time high employment level for the season. Off farm employment stood at 46,100,000, reflecting strong overall hiring in the postwar period.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Utah Supply Co. Damaged by Three Alarm Fire

A three alarm fire heavily damaged the Utah Supply Company in Dragerton Utah causing thousands of dollars in damages per Fire Chief Fred Johnson. Fire crews battled the blaze today preventing further spread and evaluating the scene for investigations and potential structure losses.

Dragerton Utah Utah Supply Company Fred Johnson

Beef price rollback ban eyed by Senate banking panel

The Senate banking committee backed a price rollback ban covering beef between Jan 24 and Wah 9A 1041 RAZA BUA Ge By Aerie The measure would also loosen auto loan terms. It extends price, wage and rent controls to next March 1 1952 and sets contract authority through June 30 1953. Maybank said the panel would likely approve the revised bill and enact a real price freeze.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Aerie Sen Brunet Maybank S.C Michael V. DiSalle Maybank DiSalle Blair Moody Mich

Unseasonably Warm Weather Stays Steamy Across Valley

The region endures a humid spell with 103 degree daytime highs forecast for today and tomorrow. Downtown read 76 this morning with 73 at the airport and humidity near 40 percent. West Texas towns report hotter conditions, Presidio at 112 and Wink at 107 as no rain is expected south of the Mogollon Rim.

United States Weather Bureau Mogollon Rim Texas Arizona Presidio Wink

County Moves To Try Wilson Second Time

A motion was filed in Tucson for a retrial of Bryce H. Wilson former Pima County attorney after a hung jury in the first trial. Charged with receiving earnings of a prostitute conspiracy and taking a bribe, the retrial should start within 30 days with state witnesses available. Dolores Raines, an admitted prostitute listed as a witness, did not appear at the first trial.

Tucson Bryce H. Wilson Pima County Wilson Superior Court Moveris K. Udall Udall Dolores Raines

Drug Purchase Probers Quiz Kimball Again

Horace W. Kimball, owner of Kimball Wholesale Drug, was questioned again about the quality of drugs sold to Maricopa County by the Central Drug Company. Deputy prosecutor Burch led the session with FDA inspector Winch present, while disclosure of Kimball’s connection was refused.

Kimball Horace W. Kimball Kimball Wholesale Drug Company S. First St Maricopa County Central Drug Company F. Haze Burch John R. Winch U.S. Food and Drug Administration Burch D. P. Kimball Harry J. Ellen Central Drug Central Avenue Indian School Road Noreman A. Ross

Wreck Blocks Railway at De Witt Iowa

Ten cars of an eastbound Chicago and Northwestern freight derailed at the edge of De Witt Iowa blocking the main line for several hours authorities reported there were no injuries and no immediate danger to nearby towns the incident disrupted early morning rail traffic

DE Witt Iowa Chicago and Northwestern

Baseball Scores from the Day in American and National Leagues

In the American League first game Chicago beat New York nine to twelve in a high scoring affair. St Louis faced Washington, Detroit played Philadelphia, and Cleveland met Boston under night games. In the National League Boston defeated Chicago four to six and Philadelphia prepared for Pittsburgh while Brooklyn met Cincinnati and New York visited St. Louis.

Chicago New York Rotblatt Kretlow Aloma Erantz Mass Overmire Shea Kramer Ostrowski Berra St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Sarkent Cole Chipman Mueller Rush Burgess Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati

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