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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

2

Five Valley Bank Officials Promoted On Anniversary

Walter R. Bimson announces promotions at Valley National Bank as it marks 50 years since its Solomonsville start on November 4 1899. Carl A. Bimson becomes executive vice president James F. Houston moves to Tucson operations W Roger Hafford C H Patten and John P Hagan named vice presidents Glenn C Taylor relinquishes loaning duties to Hafford and Patten and assumes general admin roles.

The Valley National Bank Walter R. Bimson Carl A. Bimson James F. Houston Tucson W. Roger Hafford C. H. Patten Phoenix John P. Hagan Glenn C. Taylor Hafford and Patten Bimson Solomonsville Ariz Gila Valley Bank Valley Bank

Rioting Flare in Colombia Amid Seaport Martial Law

In Cartagena marines imposed near martial law after midshipmen from the Almirante Padilla attacked police in Santa Marta, 100 miles northeast. In Bogota Conservative candidate Gomez rejected a four year junta peace plan, saying no confidence in Liberal pacts.

Bogota Colombia Cartagena Almirante Padilla Santa Marta Laureano Gomez Gomez

Hitchhiker Admits Car Theft in Decatur Illinois

Highway Patrolman Wayne Heap questioned a hitchhiker at Central Avenue and Van Buren Street last night. The man admitted cashing bad checks and stealing his employer's car in Decatur Illinois, then driving to near the San Simon checking station where it was abandoned due to mechanical problems. He was jailed and Decatur authorities notified.

Wayne Heap Central Avenue van Buren Street Decatur San Simon Heap Decature

State Fair Concluded From Page One

The Arizona State Fair closes with a star lineup headlining plaza programs. Highlights include Bozo the Clown Bill Morrell Skating Act and Rufe Davis encore performances. New features a 20 acre parking lot, mining demonstration, and Celebrities like Jacque Mercer Miss America on closing day. Horse races daily and evening shows Saturday and Sunday.

Rufe Davis Arizona State Fair Commission Bob Woodhouse Woody Jongeward Yuma Kenneth England Star Farmer of America Jacque Mercer

Reformation Festival Ends With Service in Phoenix

The three day Protestant Reformation Festival concluded at First Methodist Church Phoenix with delegates from over 20,000 state church members. Dr. Holmes led the final panel while Dr. Toothaker officiated closing worship. Dr. Trever spoke at upcoming meetings and Broadway Church. Dr. Kelsey addressed the Trinity Cathedral banquet criticizing charity fund raising, gambling, liquor traffic and racial discrimination in Arizona schools.

Arizona First Methodist Church Phoenix Fred G. Holmes Arizona Council of Churches Frank Toothaker The Methodist Church John C. Trever Chicago International Council of Religious Education Broadway Methodist Church Bishop Atwood House Trinity Episcopal Cathedral George Kelsey New York City Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America J. O. Grimes Arizona State College Tempe

Radio talks shape election shows in Phoenix area

Election group will hold talks on KTAR KOY and KOOL tonight with former mayor Ray Busey and independent candidate Frank Grist. The League of Women Voters presents candidate films at Creighton Club, while other clubs host noon talks tomorrow. Mayor Udall rebutted Busey on air, accusing him of sensational radio tactics and criticizing civil service and fire department moves.

Ray Busey Kool Frank D. Grist League of Women Voters Creighton Democratic Club East Harvard Street Valley of the San Kiwanis Club Hotel Adams Optimist Club Hotel Westward Ho Udall Busey Mr. Busey Fire Department Civil Service Fie Phoenix

U N Vote Expected on Balkans Resolution

The United Nations is set to record an overwhelming vote on a four power resolution declaring Albania and Bulgaria endanger peace in the Balkans by aiding Greek guerrillas. The resolution by Australia China Britain and the United States urges Soviet satellites to halt support and calls for an arms embargo until Albania and Bulgaria end aid.

U.N Balkans Albania Bulgaria

Union Push After Bethlehem Pact Sets Industry Standard

The strike’s first big settlement with Bethlehem gives workers roughly 12% cents in benefits and prompts Murray’s union to demand a uniform national agreement based on that package. Others prepare talks, United States Steel weighs the Bethlehem deal, and Governor Youngdahl urges Truman to end the coal strike to prevent winter hardship.

Bethlehem Murray Truman United States Steel Luther Youngdahl Illinois Indiana St. Paul Youngdahl

Pair Flees Mount Lemmon Prison Camp Escape

Federal officers and Tucson police sought two Mexican nationals, Ar mando Rodriguez-Mendoza and Luis Becerra-Gonzales, who escaped from Mount Lemmon Prison Camp during the night while held for illegal entry.

Tucson Mount Lemmon Armando Rodriguez-Mendoza Luis Becerra-Gonzales

Bail Set For Tatum In U S Action

Jailbreaker Jack Tatum, under fifty thousand dollar bond, was to be returned to Phoenix, Arizona, to face federal escape act charges after being captured in El Paso by FBI agents and U S marshals. He arrived after a ten day Southwest manhunt and so far offered no resistance. He had been living on citrus fruit in Arizona groves and was down to twenty cents.

Howard Q. Frisque Howard Q Dan Jimmy Gunnison Jack EL Paso Tex Jack Tatum Phoenix Ariz FBI U. S Desperado Henry Clifton

Old Dirt Removal At Tumacacori Monument

Dirt that began collecting on the walls of Tumacacori National Monument 125 years ago is being swept away. Superintendent Earl Jackson said archaeologist Charles Steen of the National Park Service leads the housecleaning as the Kino Mission interior is revealed with original color and hand-painted inscriptions. The surface will be fixed with a protective spray to preserve the finish.

Nogales Tumacacori National Monument Earl Jackson Charles Steen United States National Park Service Kino Mission

New Cabinet Formed in Egypt Under Husain Pasha

Cairo November 3 Premier Hussein Sirry Pasha formed a new Egyptian cabinet composed of non party statesmen. The shift signals a nonpartisan leadership team as the government reorganizes its executive branch.

Cairo Egypt Hussein Sirry Pasha

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