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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1951
Page
5
Cattle receipts at 12 major U S markets were light as new OPS price orders limit purchases 10 percent below January averages. USDA estimated 41 100 cattle today vs 77 700 last Monday and 68 800 a year ago. Traders warn of potential black market activity and industry distress as price rollbacks target beef by Oct 1.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state fair trade laws do not bar stores from cutting prices if they refuse pricing agreements. Justice Douglas led the majority joined by Vinson Reed Jackson Clark and Minton. the decision undermines fair trade laws in 45 states as critics warned.
Petitions asking Scottsdale be incorporated as a town were filed in Maricopa County by residents led by attorney George D. Locke. The group claimed over 300 signatures from less than 400 taxpayers. The Board of Supervisors referred the matter to the county attorney to determine proper steps. A letter with a list of potential councilmen names Mort Kimsey John Shoeman Wesley Segner Sarah Willmoth Malcolm White Rosa M Lindsey W W Dick accompanied the petitions.
Justice Frankfurter dissented joined by Burton and Black with Justice Jackson concurring. The case tested Louisiana minimum price rules used by Calvert Re serve and Seagram's 7 Crown against Schwegmann Brothers Super Market of New Orleans. The Court ruled against the state order, stating fair trade laws imply voluntary cooperation rather than compulsion, and noted 140 million consumers in 45 states affected. Page 2 continues.
The Defense Department reports United Nations forces in Korea suffered 1 618 dead and wounded over five days through May 20 amid the Red offensive. US casualties were 960 with 134 killed and 826 wounded as Reds faced major losses estimated at 58 000. The Eighth Army credited the Second Division with inflicting the bulk of the casualties during the five day clash and executing a pivotal eastward sidestep to seal a gap on the east central front.
Joe Adonis and four alleged lieutenants pleaded no defense to charges of running a $1,000,000 dice empire in Northern New Jersey. Judge Leyden said no difference from guilty pleas, accepting the entries as a large jury waited. Prosecutors and defense discussed possible plea deals as Adonis faces up to 18 years and $18,000 in fines.
Valley National Bank plans a 400 car parking garage at the southeast corner of First and Van Buren. Workers moved Clark Smith’s brick building and signs to the northwest corner on a 150 by 150 foot extension. Bank executive Carl A. Bennson said the plan awaits National Production Authority approval. Paul Jones will relocate his used car lot to 1310 West Van Buren by June 1. The bank also acquired O Neill Auto Park plots to add to the site, with vacancy set for June 30.
President Truman said he will ask Congress in the next two or three days for slightly more than 2 billion dollars for the Economic Cooperation Administration and additional billions for economic and military aid to U.S. allies. House Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader McFarland declined to disclose the total but noted the ECA request would be just over 2 billion. Some reports anticipate a larger overall figure approaching 9 billion.
Henry Ford McCracken, 34, an ex convict with a noted sex offenses record, denied involvement in the disappearance of 10 year old Patricia Hull after hours of questioning. Police hunted for the girl with a 500-strong force in Buena Park and surrounding areas.
A large freight ship SS Matthew Maury burned earlier today at City Dock 4 in the Houston Ship Channel turning basin. Iran rejected US criticism of its oil nationalization, warning delays could anger the Iranian people. General Omar Bradley testified that the United States has no obligation to join Britain in Iran if trouble arises.
Chicago wheat slipped early but recovered late. corn outlook weak amid good planting weather. Oats firm with May futures rallying 15 to 50 cents. corporates in liquidation while POE onward trend turned lower. Meier story lifted up to 50 cents higher on active trade.
Fragmentary clipping mentions page reference 16-1 and numbers 24 7 4 23. Unable to extract a coherent event or entities beyond sporadic digits and a location hint.
Flagstaff May 21 AP appointment of Dr Francis A Roy as dean of the University of Arizona Liberal Arts College and the resignation of Frank Tom Gibbings as university track coach were major matters at the Board of Regents meeting here Gibbings who was relieved as track coach will devote his time to teaching He is an associate professor of physical education No action on deans for Engineering and Fine Arts or on a successor for Gibbings
David K. Niles resigns today as administrative assistant to President Truman, effective May 31. A Roosevelt holdover, he was known for handling matters impacting minority groups for two presidents.
General Bradley told Senate hearings there is no military objection to loosening Chiang Kai-shek’s restraints to harass Red China if American troops are not involved. He warned United States must halt other forces if MacArthur’s Korean War plan is pursued and noted no difference with the administration over keeping Formosa friendly. He cautioned losses by Nationalists could alter views on Formosa security.
A B 29 bomber crashed about ten miles south of Alamogordo New Mexico on May 21. The Otero County sheriff said wreckage hadn’t been located but rescuers were finding airmen scattered across the region. State police and county officers assisted in the search.
Detroit trounced Boston 7 to 1 in a nine inning game. Trout and Borony started for Detroit with solid relief from Stuart Bearden White Trucks and Ginsberg Nixon Parnell Kinder Taylor Moss. St. Louis faced New York and Chicago met Washington in night games following the only scheduled contests.
International News Service reports Senator Martin of Pennsylvania warns that continued funding through new taxes will lead to unchecked government spending. Senator Stattenstall of Massachusetts urges parental emphasis on safety training for youths facing modern weaponry. Iran’s Oil Nationalization Board secretary Husein Malik warns Iran is a powder store, predicting upheaval if Britain provokes conflict.
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