19 May 1951
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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1951
Page
1
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors purchased 200 automatic voting machines. County Attorney Warren L. McCarthy announced today that his investigation found no evidence of criminal statute violations and that all involved individuals were interviewed.
Special to The Gazette reports a legal tilt as the drive to pass reform loses momentum amid court costs and a bribery charge connected to vote counting machines. The case centers on alleged improper payments tied to procurement practices.
John S. Roberts, a Los Angeles voting machine sales rep for Shoup, is freed after the case against him for bribing County Supervisor E. M. Peckinpah to favor a $247,000 voting machine purchase is dismissed. A jury acquitted him of offering a bribe and could not decide on the actual bribe. The judge ruled prior events could not be introduced, and prosecutors faced insufficiency of evidence. The dismissal followed a weeklong fact review and concerns about an alleged agency bid involving Eichelberger and others.
Bold, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, won the 75th Preakness at Baltimore as Counterpoint finished second and Alerted third. The Brookmeade Stable speedster surged ahead of seven 3-year-olds, covering the mile and three-sixteenths in 1:56 2/5. Payouts were $10.20, $6.40, and $4.40 for a $2 ticket. Counterpoint paid $16.80 and $7.60, Alerted $4.20.
The United States rejected a Russian proposal for a Pacific Big Four conference to begin peace treaty talks with Japan. A State Department letter was delivered to Soviet Ambassador Panyushkin, signaling Washington’s formal reply to Moscow’s May 7 note. The American response follows earlier labeling of the Russian proposal as a stall tactic.
President Truman pins the Medal of Honor on three Korean War heroes. 1st Lt. Carl H. Dodd of Kentucky, 26. Sgt. John A. Pittman of Mississippi, 22. M/Sgt. Ernest R. Kouma of Nebraska, 31. Kouma credited with 250 enemy kills. President notes mention of 900,000 enemy casualties.
International News Service capsules from Washington and Los Angeles quote President Truman urging careful consideration of atomic weapon responsibility. General Omar N. Bradley calls for long range security funding alongside immediate readiness. Defense Secretary George Marshall notes renewed lights in the free world growing brighter daily.
A Texas town of 5,000, Olney, suffers a tornado that devastated about 300 homes and businesses. Two people killed, around 100 injured, with damage estimated between one and three million dollars. The storm struck schools and the hospital, but only minor glass and scratches reported. Civilian Defense units aided rescue as rain hampered recovery. The twister swept from the southwest to the northeast, damaging a four by ten to fifteen block area.
Pfc. Farrell Walback, 18, of Tempe Battery, 408th Field Artillery, Arizona National Guard, was seriously injured when a 105 mm howitzer rolled over him in a Tempe shed while he prepared the weapon for Luke Air Force Base. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries and was taken to Southside District Hospital in Mesa. The incident occurred at Sixth Street and College Avenue. Walback is a Tempe High School senior. his parents live on West Third Street.
In Petersborough Ontario three firemen remained trapped in a burning building while rescuers planned a wall demolition to reach them. Two other firefighters escaped after the roof collapsed and were rescued. Six hours after the alarm, seven firemen were hospitalized.
Tsiang, Nationalist China representative to the U N Security Council, warns against writing off the Far East in resisting Russia and labels Russia imperialism through revolution the major global peace liability. LeMay asserts SAC has lost its atomic edge and vows US must restore superiority against aggression.
Irregular, mixed stock changes and opacity in bond markets as rumors and uncertainty ripple through the market. Corn prices wobble on speculative chatter while wheat and other grains show modest movement amid headlines.
A compact guide outlines reader utilities and city tips for navigating services. It highlights key contacts, service hours, and how to access local resources. The note emphasizes practical steps for residents to obtain information and resolve common civic needs efficiently.
Phoenix investors Mr and Mrs Cushman and Riney B Salmon purchase the majority interest in the Phoenix Senators from Harry L Nace Sr and Jr ending 36 years of family ownership. They acquire the lease on Phoenix Municipal Stadium and the spring training contract with the New York Giants with three years remaining. Salmon as spokesman did not state the price, but it is believed around 75000. No personnel changes planned. Chet Murphy to remain.
Washington May 19 Opposition from the congressional farm bloc casts doubt on housewives getting cheaper beef as government promises loom. Farm congressmen from both parties say privately they hope to line up enough votes to scuttle August 1 and October 1 price rollbacks. The rollbacks aim to cut retail beef prices 9 to 10 cents by October 1, while the first rollback at the packinghouse level begins tomorrow. Michael DiSalle warns consumers may not see a price break, as wage and price controls end June 30 and lawmakers demand protections against future rollbacks. Rep W R Poage says farmers deserve a fair return just as the current law guarantees packers and processors.
United Nations commander General Matthew Ridgway says Communist forces massed more than 60 divisions for battle in the spring offensive. The report covers April 1 to 15, noting reduced guerrilla activity in U.N. rear areas and continued U.N. control of Korean skies despite MIG jet challenges. He cites several atrocities against Allied soldiers.
Philadelphia beat Chicago 2 8 7 inning run tally led by Church Konstanty Seminick Klippstein Leonard Walker New York defeated Cincinnati 3 9 6 Kennedy Westrum Fox Byerly Promesa Brooklyn edged St Louis as Newcombe Campanella Poholsky Wilks Garagiola Boston sank Pittsburgh 6 7 in a seven inning finish Cincinnati and St Louis games delayed by rain multiple league matchups highlighted including Cleveland Boston and Detroit and Washington postponed by rain at St Louis and Chicago games show up in column style with box score fragments
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