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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
2
The U S Navy flight tested the ZPN type airship in Akron, a 324 foot long nonrigid craft with 875000 cubic feet of helium. Built by Goodyear Aircraft, the blimp can reach about 75 knots and hover over the sea at very low speeds, taking two years to complete.
Glenn Taft, 46, a service station manager, shot his wife Louise 43 and daughters Mary Helen 18 and Glenda Lee 15 14 in bed before killing himself with a rifle according to authorities. Bodies found after employers reported absence from work. taft had been ill and financially troubled.
The House banking committee voted 12 to 11 against further beef price cuts and discussed an amendment to limit future price rollbacks to 90 percent of May price. President Truman seeks a two year extension and stronger powers. Sen Taft urged a five month extension of controls and a tax decision delay. The committee approved regulating farm prices by annual minimums, opposed by farm groups. The Senate banking committee rejected stripping wage price control from the defense production act.
CHICAGO June 19 AP A robust cattle run hit the nations major markets as beef shortages eased in some cities. Receipts at 12 principal markets totaled 44600, rising from 37300 a week earlier and 50700 a year ago, signaling an unbroken upward trend since June 12 after a 10 percent price rollback.
The Czech declaration lists charges against Oatis for hostile activities against the state and disseminating secret information. Western Prague sources link his arrest to Vladimir Clementis, with possible public trial in Prague. Afterward the U S banned private citizens from travel to Czechoslovakia on June 4.
Admiral Manchuria warns of wider conflicts in the Far East as Siam and Burma risk invasion by Red China from surplus rice, while Indochina faces internal strife among Dutch, Moslem, and Islamite communities. He calls for technical aid in agriculture, health, transport, education, and resource exploration to stabilize the region. During the same session, Badger urged a UN naval blockade of China and endorsed aid to Formosa's Nationalists, noting improved prospects for South China revolts and the need to train and equip defenses on Formosa.
London reports Princess Margaret loses escort to Cupid as the Marquess of Landford John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer Churchill, known as Sonny, marries Miss Susan Hornby. The 25 year old heir of the Duke of Marlborough captains in the Life Guards and is the king’s personal body guard.
Washington June 19 Almost all of the 100000 inactive and volunteer enlisted reserves recalled since the Korean War will be released within six months. Army Secretary Pace announced that only a few irreplaceable specialists stay on active duty. The program begins next month with most out by December. monthly release rates will accelerate. Those released remain in inactive or volunteer reserve status. no point system used. Veterans with 90 days or more in World War II are first. those with no prior service last, with length of service, hardship, and age guiding within groups. Several thousand in the Far East will return each month.
The army announced an extension of basic training from 14 to 16 weeks starting next month General Mark W. Clark said the extra two weeks focus on combat skills weapon use and physical conditioning to produce a more effective combat soldier The objective is to train soldiers to use weapons and battle skills instinctively under combat conditions.
The Lever Brothers Co. opened its new 25 million dollar plant on a 30 acre site in the Los Angeles central manufacturing district seven and a half miles east of downtown. Three hundred workers are already on the job in six buildings and the plant will employ 500 in full operation.
A breezy society note reports mature men in their late sixties serving as babysitters. In two families, a 69 year old ex father turns caregiver, bringing calm and reliability. One boy resists fuss, yet bonds with the sitter, while another family with a two year old and a baby trotts, praising the sitter as the best ever. Life begins at what?
A midnight fire swept through Saltair Amusement Park bathhouses on Great Salt Lake shore threatening the resort. No injuries reported. Fire under control by 2 am after crews shifted to the main pavilion amid sparks from a brisk lake wind. Looting reported. state police and sheriff deputies kept order. The resort lies about 10 miles west of Salt Lake City.
The Major Motel at 1635 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, was sold by Halesco Associates of New York to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Flannigan of Chicago for about $110,000. The June 19 AP report notes the transaction.
In London on June 19, AP reports Britain will block all shipments of strategic goods to Red China through Hong Kong. Exports from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong and China will require licenses from next Tuesday, with no licenses for goods of strategic or military importance. Sir Harvley Shawcross announced in the House of Commons. rubber exports to Communist China had been banned previously.
In Ensenada on June 19, the Calmex I sank with 35 aboard, 22 drownings confirmed. Rescue boats brought 13 survivors to port as the tuna ship, sailing from Cedros to San Benito Island, broke up 120 miles south of Ensenada. Cause not disclosed. It stands as Mexico's worst sea disaster.
Rudy Montgomery, 33, of 115 W Papago, was arraigned in West Phoenix Precinct Court on a morals offense with a 15-year-old youth. Bond set at 2500 and he was bound over to Maricopa County Superior Court after arrest at his home Saturday.
Miami June 19 Gov Fuller Warren appointed Jack B Henderson 39 assistant city manager to replace Kefauver critic Sullivan as sheriff of Dade County Sullivan resigned amid senate crime committee hearings into his lax gambling enforcement Kelly had Miami newspaper backing but said he would not actively seek the post Warren had not commented on a telegram urging his testimony and Sen Herbert O Conor urged Warren to testify at the hearings
A health overview notes that more than 28 million Americans live with chronic illness and physical disability, highlighting ongoing burdens on individuals and healthcare systems. The figure underscores the scale of long term care, rehabilitation needs, and policy considerations across the country.
Theo dore Roe, leader of Chicago's large policy racket, exchanged fire with three men who dragged him from his car. One assailant died, Leonard Cai fano, 42, died later at a South Side hospital. Roe claimed the attackers posed as state's attorney detectives. He fired five shots and wounded one of the assailants in the head.
The first Canadian troops to reach the Far East since the May landing disembarked at Yokohama and moved to a Japanese training center. They will be assigned to British Commonwealth forces in Korea. The unit size was not released.
A battalion from Colombia arrived in Korea today, marking the first South American soldiers to reach the war zone in the ongoing conflict. The delayed June 16 report notes their arrival amid mounting international involvement.
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