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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

3

Truce Details Given and Pessimism Grows in Talks

United Nations dispatches report cautious mood after U S Ambassador Kirk met Soviet deputy minister Andrei Gromyko in Moscow over Korea cease fire. Leaks describe diplomats as doubtful Washington would fully back Kirk’s briefing and foresee a worsening world situation before any peace. Malik’s cease fire proposal raises questions about which belligerents are in his plan.

Trygve Lie United Nations Norway United Sietce Russia London Britain Kenneth Younger N. Y Moscow U.S Alan G. Kirk Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union Hichenl SRL Washington Eddy Gilmore Kirk

Tornado Hits Kansas Town Leveling Homes

A powerful tornado struck Wakeeney Kansas early today killing three people and injuring about 40 as it ripped a five block residential area. Two more deaths were reported then corrected by the Red Cross. Seventy-five damaged or destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and collapsed water mains marked the devastation. Local hospitals treated the injured and the Red Cross dispatched disaster staff. Wakeeney lies 25 miles northwest of Hays.

Wakeeney Kans Kansas Red Cross James Hiadek Dan Rohrbacher Hays Vv. E. Zimmerman Hladek Rohrbacher

United Nations protesters pledge to push for enduring peace in Korea

Bulletin from Washington reports that the 16 United Nations fighting in Korea declared their readiness to join in action designed to bring about a genuine and enduring peace in Korea. The statement signals continued international resolve amid ongoing conflict and diplomacy.

Guzik Faces Judges On 4 New Charges

Charles A. Guzik appeared before three Maricopa County judges to answer four new charges after a $60,000 bid for freedom. He faced a misdemeanor narcotic possession count and a separate charge for contributing to the delinquency of minors involving three boys aged 14 to 16. Bail on the contributing charge was set at 1,500 dollars and 2,500 dollars on the narcotics count.

Guzik Charles A. Guzik Maricopa County Superior Court Renz L. Jennings Jennings Ralph Barry Justice of the Peace Harry Westfall Naure Westfall Ei Vam Superior Court

Legislators Seek Boost In Salaries And Split Sessions

House members Gordon Hunt and Carl Sims introduced two amendments to raise legislative pay to 3500 dollars annually and to create split sessions similar to California. Current 60 day regular sessions yield 480 dollars plus up to 20 extra session days and 17 dollars per day for expenses. A constitutional convention proposal was also sponsored by Rep Kel Fox with a concurrent Senate discussion.

House of Representatives Gordon Hunt Maricopa Carl Sims California Kel M. Fox Yavapai House Senate

Tempe to consider Stewart for police chief post

Tempe City Council weighs appointing Victor Stewart head of the Phoenix Police traffic division as Tempe police chief after Stewart retires July 16 from 20 years with Phoenix. Tempe currently lacks a permanent chief following Walter Chlarson’s May resignation amid a dispute with City Manager Ed Daley.

Tempe Victor Stewart Phoenix Police Department Stewart Phoenix Department Walter Chlarson Ed Daley

Juarez at Phoenix baseball game in Southwest International league

Juarez meets Phoenix at 8 15 p m at Phoenix Municipal Stadium as part of Southwest International play. In American League action Philadelphia beats Boston 5 to 6, Detroit falls to Chicago 2 to 1. National League sees Brooklyn top New York 10 to 8 in 11 innings, Chicago at St Louis and Boston at Philadelphia on tap for night games.

Phoenix Phoenix Municipal Stadium South Central E. Mohave Philadelphia Boston Scheib Martin Murray Astroth Scarborough Nixon Kinder Moss Detroit Chicago Gray Robinson Rogovin Niarhos New York Washington St. Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Newcombe Campanella Hearn Gettel Spencer Kennedy Westrum Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Senate approves 1.5 million tax fund for state finances

The Arizona Senate approved by a two vote margin a 1.5 million dollar appropriation disguised as a lands and buildings fund to create a reserve stabilizing the state tax rate. Minority leaders attacked Gov. Howard Pyle over travel spending as the budget for 1951 52 was set. Senator Pintek and Sam Head charged the governor with excessive trips while the budget for state operations rose 2 055 627 28 over last year. The House meanwhile amended the contractors law to protect federal aid for road work and the special session neared its close.

Arizona Senate Treasury Reserve Senate Howard Pyle John Pintek Cochise Sam Head Yavapai Pintek House of Representatives House

Water Rights Face Supreme Court Test in Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court hears a landmark case on whether landowners own the water beneath their property or if it is state regulated. The suit could invalidate the 1948 groundwater act if groundwater is deemed owned by the landowners. Plaintiffs seek an injunction and $214,000 in damages for irrigation withdrawals near Laveen.

Arizona Arizona Supreme Court Supreme Court Laveen D. B. Carver Tom G. Bristol A. D. Cheatham Laveen Dairyman Dwight Solomon Carver and Bristol

Wind-Driven Blaze Threatens Pinal Mountain Forest

The Pinal Mountain fire near Miami resurges as high winds return, with 200 firefighters joined by Arizona National Guard from Globe. About 1,500 acres burned, 25 cabins evacuated, lines down, and new crews from Miami and Claypool deployed amid fire conditions. Fort Apache and San Carlos reservations closed to campers.

Globe Miami Claypool Escadilla Mountain Alpine Robert B. Ewing Apache National Forest Ewing Fort Apache San Carlos Colorado New Mexico

Senate probes MacArthur ouster amid unity vow

The senate inquiry committee stated America stands united in readiness to defend freedoms against threats to world peace. Chairman Russell warned Russia against viewing the MacArthur controversy as U.S. weakness. George J. Schoeneman resigned as internal revenue commissioner and John B. Dunlap of Texas was nominated to replace him. The House approved continued Mexican farm labor imports after rejecting penalties on farmers hiring suspected wetbacks and backed a 30 day extension of current price, wage and rent controls before the law expires Saturday night.

Senate America Russell Russia MacArthur U.S George J. Schoeneman Internal Revenue Truman John B. Dunlap Texas House Congress

Markets At A Glance Report From The Exchange

Markets at a glance show steady to firm movement across grains with cotton demand and New Orleans trading activity mixed. Chicago wheat remains firm on rains delaying harvest while corn faces cultivation delays. oats stay firm to rising as prices hold. Overall, Seattle and nearby markets display steadier tones with slight gains in some sectors.

Guide for Readers Classified a Hotheccs TSE Comics 21 Inez Robb

A compact note outlines readers guidance for a 21st century program and a column by Inez Robb. It mentions a financial segment and a feature on Woman's Page. The item highlights the role of comics and entertainment in the publication.

TSE Inez Robb Financial

Reds Mass Forces In Western Korea

Chinese Communists massed thousands of troops with artillery on the western Korean front. U.N. expects a new Red offensive within two weeks. front-line officers cite fresh Manchurian troops and a broader build-up toward Chorwon Kumhwa Pyongyang. Some signs of shifting lines near Kumsong. fighting persists north of Hwachon and Inje with Allied patrols probing only small advances.

Tokyo Korea United Nations Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyongyang Uijongbu Seoul South Korea Pyongyang Kumsong U.N U. N Hwachon Inje

U S Hikes Casualties To 76 749 In Korea Conflict

The Defense Department reports 76 749 American combat casualties in Korea as of June 27, up 3 145 from a week earlier. The tally includes 12 670 deaths 51 919 wounded 10 680 missing and 159 captured, plus 1 321 once missing later found.

Washington Defense Department

Sherman Tours Front in Korea for Firsthand Look

Adm. Forrest Sherman, U.S. Navy chief of operations, arrived in Korea and helicoptered to a Marine Corps battalion HQ for a frontline tour. He called it a routine trip to inspect Marine and naval installations in the Far East.

Korea INS Adm Forrest P. Sherman U.S. Naval Operations Marine Corps Sherman Far East

Verdant Pinal Mountain Shapes Arizona Watersheds

A historic description of Pinal Mountain detailing its height of 7850 feet, verdant forests, wildlife, and role as Globe-Miami district watershed. Notes on significant landmarks like Pinal Peak Signal Peak and Madera Peak, the summer cabins at Ferndale, and the 1864 naming by King Woolsey after a July ascent.

Pinal Peak Signal Peak Madera Peak Globe-Miami Arizona Santa Catalina Mountains Mount Graham Mogollon Plateau Phoenix King Woolsey

Fire destroys Lucky Market in Chandler

A blaze at the Lucky Market on South Arizona in Chandler caused more than 50000 dollars in damage. Fire trucks stalled by engine trouble delayed efforts but crews fought the fire for about 15 minutes. The rear roof collapsed and two refrigerators valued at 10000 dollars were lost. Owner John Alatorre reported the store, half a mile from the plaza, ruined stock and insurance coverage incomplete.

Chandler South Arizona Phoenix Tucson John and Ignacio Alatorre John Alatorre Chandler Volunteer Fire Department Southside Fire Protection Company Williams Air Force Base

Living Cost Rise Triggers pay hikes for rail workers

Washington reports cost of living index at a new high, triggering an 11 cent hourly raise on July 1 for 1.2 million railroad workers and raising wages for over 10,000 Arizona construction workers by 9.8 cents. The May 15 index shows 185.4 percent of the 1935-39 average, with both old and new indices in use for contracts.

Washington Arizona Jack Grady Industrial Council, Inc Building Trades Unions Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau

Prison Term Given Mother Of Slain Girl

SAFFORD June 27 AP Mrs Esther Garcia 19 was sentenced to 36 years in the state prison for the fatal beating of her 2 year old daughter Gloria on June 16. The court judge Benjamin F Blake imposed sentence after a guilty plea. The baby died June 18 and her two sons aged 1 and 3 were placed in state care.

Safford Esther Garcia Benjamin F. Blake Gloria

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Jacob A. Malik Kansas Town 38Th Parallel Acheson House Foreign Affairs Committee Head Pyle D. C Oklahoma By Herb Nelson Davee Associated Press Pinal Mountain Ferndale araAas Globe Engineer Company Arizona National Guard Gila County Gila National Forest International News Service The United Press Sky Harbor Station W York New Orleans Reds Western Pinal U.S. Forest Service Ice House Canyon Gazette Chandler Bureau
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