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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

6

Explanation By Weekend Is Promised

The United Nations scene centers on Malik's Korean cease fire proposal and Western demands for clarification. U.S. Ambassador Kirk pressed Gromyko after Washington instructed, while Acheson sought light on Malik’s intent. Malik prepares to speak at a dinner, as Lie plans further talks with U.N. aides and Entezam. Gross and Kirk follow up in Moscow.

United Nations N.Y Moscow Jacob A. Malik Washington U.S Alan G. Kirk Andrei Gromyko Malik Acheson United States Ashington Kirk Gromyko Korea 38Th Parallel Soviet Union U.N Trygve Lie New York Norway ILN Noah Entezam Iran General Assembly Enteram Ernest A. Gross Gross

Tornado Hits Wakeeney Kansas Demolishes Homes

A tornado ripped through Wakeeney in western Kansas on June 27 killing three people and injuring about 40. It leveled a five block residential area leaving splintered wood, jumbled brick, uprooted trees, broken water mains, and damaged power and communication lines. The deceased were James Hladek and his wife, both about 65, and Dan Rohrbacher, 60.

Wakeeney Kans Kansas James Hladek Dan Rohrbacher Hladek Rohrbacher Wakeeney Hospital

Reds Pour Forces Into New Build-Up

Communist resistance stiffened in Korea with a predicted new Red offensive within two weeks. China moved heavy forces into a build-up area north of the Iron Triangle as Allied briefings warned of a July kick-off while screening near Pyongyang signaled the Reds aim to shield their assault.

Reds Allied Tokyo Korea Uijongbu Seoul South Korea Pyongyang Kumsong U.N U. N Hwachon Inje

Blaze Destroys Lucky Market in Chandler Fire

Fire at the Lucky Market on South Arizona in Chandler caused extensive damage estimated over 35000 dollars. A stalled fire truck delayed efforts for about 15 minutes before ignition was controlled. The blaze began in the rear from a trash fire near 845 am, collapsing the rear roof as traffic to Phoenix and Tucson was diverted. John Alatorre, who owned the store with Ignacio Alatorre, alerted the Chandler Volunteer Fire Department. The response included Southside Fire Protection and base personnel from the Air Force Base. Insurance covered the loss.

Chandler South Arizona Phoenix Tucson Town Plaza John and Ignacio Alatorre John Alatorre

Luciano Called Drug King Pin

A federal narcotics agent told the senate crime committee that Charles Lucky Luciano is the king pin of the drug traffic in the United States and Italy. He said Luciano, operating from Italy, has gunmen in the U S who enforce his orders and that profits reach him via international messengers. Siragusa urged tougher laws and possible citizenship cancellations for naturalized citizens linked to traffickers.

Washington Senate Crime Committee Charles Lucky) Luciano United States Italy Charles Siragusa Luciano New York Siragusa Wiley Wis Mafia

Miami Forest Blaze Temporarily Halted

The Globe-Miami forest fire is under temporary control after Gov. Howard Pyle ordered Arizona National Guard aid. About 1,000 acres burned due to a camper’s carelessness. Earlier, a related 3,000-acre blaze on Escadilla Mountain near Alpine was also contained.

Associated Press Globe-Miami Howard Pyle Globe Engineer Company Arizona National Guard Escadilla Mountain Alpine Gila National Forest New Mexico

U S Casualties Reach 76749 From Korean War

Defense Department reports 76749 American combat casualties in Korea, up 3145 in a week. Breakdown: 12670 deaths, 51919 wounded, 10680 missing, 159 captured. 1321 formerly missing found. Also notes wildfires and evacuations in southwestern states and forest fires in New Mexico and Colorado.

Washington Defense Department

Verdant Pinal Mountain Rises From Dry Wastes

Verdant Pinal Mountain rises to 7850 feet with dense treespine fir oak and aspen covering the summit. It sits as a state game refuge hosting deer, small game, and birds with Signal Peak and Madera Peak nearby. The mountain supplies the Globe Miami watershed and features a windy road, summer cabins, and historic ice making sites at Ice House Canyon.

Penal Peak Signal Peak Madera Peak Globe-Miami Arizona Santa Catalina Mountains Mount Graham Mogollon Plateau Globe Ferndale U.S. Forest Service Ice House Canyon

U S Plans No Entry Into Iranian Oil Crisis

Secretary of State Acheson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee there is no thought of U S intervention in the Iranian oil crisis. He said the United States is bending every effort to bring about a favorable solution and prevent disintegration while urging Iran to approach Britain's offer with an open mind.

Washington Acheson United States House Foreign Affairs Committee Fulton Korea Iran Britain

Attlee and Churchill Plan Urgent Iran Conference

London report says Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Winston Churchill agreed to an urgent conference on the Iranian crisis. Britain prepared to pull 2500 oil technicians from Iran and alerted army and navy units to swift action if Iran interferes. Attlee, Churchill would meet with Eden and Lord Salisbury, marking their first such talk in months.

London Clement Attlee Winston Churchill Britain Iran Attlee-Churchill Churchill Attlee Anthony Eden Lord Salisbury House of Lords

Living Costs Break Record Across Nation

The government reports a new record high in the cost of living index. The rise influences 1,200,000 railroad workers under their contract to receive a one cent hourly wage increase, effective July.

Washington

U S Warships Visit Portugal For Five Day Show of Force

The Wisconsin and five other U S warships arrived in Lisbon for a five day stay. Captain Thomas Barrowes praised Portuguese hospitality at a news conference aboard the Wisconsin. The squadron will sail for Norfolk on July 2 after joining the battleship Missouri at sea.

Lisbon Portugal U. S Wisconsin Thomas Barrowes Norfolk

House OKs 40.53 million State Budget for 1951 52

The state budget of 40,530,788.78 for the 1951-52 fiscal year won House approval by a 61 to 7 vote and moves to the Senate. The total includes 28,530,788.78 for general government and 12,000,000 for state aid to schools, with 1.5 million set aside as a treasury reserve to stabilize taxes.

Senate House Treasury Reserve

Legislators Seek Boost In Salaries

Two constitutional amendments would raise legislators salaries to 3500 dollars a year and set split sessions modeled on California. Representatives Gordon Hunt and Carl Sims sponsored the proposals while Rep Kel M. Fox led a drive for a constitutional convention. A Senate option on the convention plan is pending.

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

Federal Payroll Grows to 2.41 Million Civil Servants

The Civil Service Commission reported the executive branch employed 2,408,809 paid workers at month’s end April, up 46,945 from March. The rise reflects ongoing hiring across federal agencies and departments.

Washington The Civil Service Commission

Four More Charges Filed Against Guzik After Bail

Charles A. Guzik, 41, accused of immoral acts involving teenage boys, briefly freed on a $60,000 cash bond but rearrested on four additional charges. Bail set at $4,000 on new complaints, with two bonds yet to be posted. Prosecutor warns Guzik could face lengthy prison term if convicted. attorney George T. Wilson previously posted two $30,000 cashier’s checks.

Charles A. Guzik Superior Court Arizona Supreme Court George T. Wilson Guzik Grab Warren McCarthy Jake Greasy Thumb Capone Guzig Charlies A. Girard Ities Wilson Inez McLain

El Paso Gas Wins Verdict On Pipe Line

Federal Judge Walter Bastian ordered Secretary of the Interior Chapman to issue rights of way for El Paso Natural Gas Company of Texas to complete its 450 mile pipeline. The ruling ends Chapman's stand that line expansion was needed to carry other firms gas. the decision notes jurisdiction issues but directs the permit for the last 32 miles from San Juan gas fields to Northern Arizona and California. Government appeals expected after formal written order.

Washington Walter Bastian Chapman Arizona el Paso Natural Gas Company of Texas el Paso Bostian San Juan Colorado New Mexico California The Power Commission Interior Department FPC

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