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Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

4

Truce Details Given Pessimism Develops

UNITED NATIONS June 27 AP The West learned some of Moscow's cease-fire aims and initial reaction was not hopeful. U S Ambassador Alan G Kirk spoke 20 minutes with Andrei Gromyko in Moscow while censor trimmed remarks from unnamed diplomats. They warned Kirk's report may meet cool reception and suggested the world situation could worsen before improving. Malik asked which belligerents were meant.

United Nations N. Y West Moscow U.S Alan G. Kirk Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union Kirk Washington Eddy Gilmore

Tornado destroys Wakeeney homes in western Kansas

A tornado ripped a five block residential area in Wakeeney Kansas killing three people and injuring about 40. The Red Cross later corrected two presumed deaths. About 45 homes were destroyed and 28 damaged as debris, downed power lines and flooded streets hampered rescue efforts. Wakeeney sits 25 miles northwest of Hays.

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

UN fighting in Korea declare readiness for peace action

Bulletin from Washington reports 16 United Nations forces in Korea declare readiness to join action aimed at achieving a genuine and enduring peace. The statement emphasizes commitment to peace and national security in the region as hostilities continue.

Washington United Nations Korea

Guzik Faces Judges On 4 New Charges

Charles A. Guzik, 41, appeared before Maricopa County judges to answer four new charges after a $60,000 bond bid proved short. He faced a misdemeanor narcotics possession charge and a separate count of contributing to the delinquency of minors, with bonds set at 1,500 and 2,500 respectively. He waived an information hearing and delays were requested as proceedings continued.

Charles A. Guzik Maricopa County Superior Court Renz L. Jennings Guzik Jennings Westfall Superior Court

Legislators Seek Boost In Salaries

Two constitutional amendments would raise legislators’ pay to 3500 dollars a year and authorize split sessions modeled after California. Regular 60 day sessions yield 480 dollars, with extra sessions up to 20 days. Proponents include Gordon Hunt and Carl Sims, while Rep. Kel M. Fox backs a constitutional convention bill.

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

Stewart May Receive Post as Tempe Police Chief

Tempe City Council considers Victor Stewart head of Phoenix Police traffic division for Tempe police chief. Stewart plans to retire July 16 after 20 years with Phoenix. Tempe is temporarily without a chief as Walter Chlarson resigned in May after a dispute with City Manager Ed Daley.

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

Baseball Games Today Southwest International Juarez at Phoenix

Juarez meets Phoenix at 8 15 p m at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in South Central and E Mohave. American League Philadelphia beats Boston 5 to 6 in nine innings as Scheib Martin Murray Astroth Nixon Kinder Moss score. Detroit Chicago scoreless tied. National League Brooklyn tops New York 10 to 8 as Newcombe Campanella Westrum pace.

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 OKs 1.5 Million Tax Fund Amid Pyle Clash

Arizona Senate approved a 1.5 million dollar appropriation to create a treasury reserve fund to stabilize the state tax rate. Minority leaders attacked Gov. Howard Pyle over out of state travel and the fund's purpose, while the budget for 1951 52 was approved 61 to 7 with 12 million for schools and over 28.5 million for general government.

Arizona Senate Treasury Reserve Senate Howard Pyle John Pintek Cochise Sam Head Yavapai Pintek House of Representatives Globe Engineer Company Arizona National Guard Gila County

Water Rights Court Test Shapes Arizona Law

Arizona landowners pressed a landmark suit before the state Supreme Court over whether water beneath privately owned land belongs to owners or to the state. If ownership rests with landowners, the 1948 Groundwater Act could be voided, affecting irrigation withdrawals and damages of about 214000 dollars. The case stems from farmers near Laveen contesting irrigation wells by neighbors.

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

Senate panel warns Russia amid MacArthur inquiry clash

The MacArthur inquiry panel said the U S stands united in readiness to defend freedoms and warned Russia against viewing the ouster controversy as U S weakness. George J Schoeneman resigns as internal revenue commissioner and President Truman names John B Dunlap as his successor. The House approves a Mexican farm labor import bill and a 30 day extension of price, wage and rent controls as permanent legislation seems unlikely before the current 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 New York Stocks Rise on Creaking Market

Markets at a glance show New York stocks edging higher while bonds stay steady. Cotton trading quiet as New Orleans demand remains subdued. Chicago wheat firm amid rains delaying harvests and tempering gains.

New York New Orleans

Reds Mass Forces In Western Korea

Tokyo reports Chinese Communists massing thousands of troops with artillery on Korea’s western front. UN officers warn of a new Red offensive within two weeks unless a cease-fire. Troop build‑up stretches from Chorwon to the east coast as assessments place a July kickoff.

38Th Parallel Moscow Acheson House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington Tokyo Korea United Nations Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyongyang Uijongbu Seoul South Korea Pyongyang Kumsong U.N U. N

U S Hikes Casualties To Seventy Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine

The Defense Department reports 76,749 American combat casualties in Korea, up 3,145 from a week ago. The total covers 12,670 deaths, 51,919 wounded, 10,680 missing, 159 captured, and 1,321 reclassified from missing after being found. Next of kin had been notified through last Friday.

Washington Defense Department Today

Sherman Tours Front in Korea On Routine Mission

Admiral Forrest Sherman chief of U S naval operations arrived in Korea and flew to a Marine corps battalion HQ for a frontline tour. He described the trip as routine and a first hand look at 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 Rises From Dry Wastes

Verdant Pinal Mountain rises to 7850 feet amid barren lands. The range hosts dense timber including fir and oak with deer and birds, and serves as Globe Miami watershed feeding underground channels. Peaks like Pinal, Signal, and Madera frame the area with a forest service developed cabin community atop Ferndale.

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

Fire wipes out Chandler Lucky Market in $50,000 loss

A June 27 fire at the Lucky Market on South Arizona in Chandler caused over 50,000 in damage. A stalled fire truck delayed efforts for 15 minutes. The one story frame structure burned rapidly, destroying two refrigerators worth 10,000 and the entire stock. John Alatorre discovered the blaze and alerted the Chandler Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Living Cost Rise Triggers Wage Hikes for Rail Workers

Washington June 27 AP The cost of living index hit a new high prompting 1,200,000 rail road workers to gain a 1 cent hourly wage rise on July 1 under their contract. It also boosts Arizona construction wages by 9.8 cents. index stands at 185.4 percent of 1935-39 average for May 15 with both old and new indices noted.

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 Esther Garcia 19 was sentenced to 36 years in the state prison for beating her 2 year old daughter Gloria during a fit of anger. She pleaded guilty in superior court before Judge Benjamin F Blake. The child died June 18 after the beating. Her two sons ages 1 and 3 were placed with the welfare dept.

Safford Esther Garcia Benjamin F. Blake Gloria

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