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Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

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Revolt Plot Leaders Hanged in Czechoslovakia

Prague officials report six former Boy and Girl Scout leaders and ex army officers were executed after clemency appeals were denied. The six faced grave crime charges for a planned antigovernment uprising aimed at seizing power, imposing martial law, and disbanding the security apparatus. The revolt, suppressed after entry into Litomerice, involved plans to release prisoners and restore prewar ownerships.

Prague Czechoslovakia Brno Supreme Court National Assembly Litomerice

Officer Nabs Theft Suspect Fires At Fleeing Companion

Detective Gordon Selby confronted two burglars at a Richfield service station at 10th and Roosevelt streets during the early hours. He fired a warning shot as the pair fled, wounding none. one man was captured while the other escaped after a tense chase, with no evidence of injury found.

Gordon Selby 10Th Selby East Villetta Street Richfield 10Th and Roosevelt Streets

Hundreds Arrested In Anti-Soviet Purge

Belgrade Yugoslavia Nov 5 Hundreds of army and secret police officers were reportedly arrested in Albania in a purge to stamp out anti-Russian dissatisfac tion. Refugees said anti-Soviet demonstrations occurred in Tirana and other areas as Soviets trade agents export food while the population faces famine.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Albania Tirana

34 Drown On Excursion Off Kumamoto Prefecture

A boat carrying Japanese school children on an excursion off Kumamoto Prefecture capsized and 34 people were believed drowned. The incident occurred near Hinagumachi Kyushu on November 5, according to United Press reports.

Hinagumachi Kyushu Kumamoto Prefecture

Campaign Fireworks Turn Toward Climax

Campaign speakers filled the airwaves as all mayor and council candidates urged support before the primary election Tuesday. Tonight and tomorrow the League of Women Voters screens films, including an employee screening at Kerrick's and a Pulaski Club meeting at 34 East Osborn Road. Speakers included Mayor Nicholas Udall, H. W. Blaine, Ray Busey, Thomas J. Imler, and W. H. Scheumack, who fundraised for the Deppe Civic Achievement Group and criticized The Phoenix Gazette.

Phoenicians League of Women Voters Kerrick’s Department Store Pulaski Club East Osborn Road Francis J. Ryley League Nicholas Udall Charter H. W Jack) Blaine Ray Busey Thomas J. Imler Civic Achievement Group W. H Doc) Scheumack Deppe Scheumack Phoenix Gazette

Classy Passing Duel On Grid Bill Of Fare

A poised passing duel is billed for the Homecoming clash between New Mexico Aggies and Arizona State College Sun Devils at Tempe Goodwin Stadium tonight at 8. Sam McGowan leads the Border Conference with 958 aerial yards while Cecil Coleman tops ASC with 175 passing yards last week. The Devils rely on a strong ground game with Wilford White Manuel Aja Marko Markichevich and Henry Rich while Coleman fires the air attack. ASC faces injury setbacks with Creslow Schmidt John Zucco and Cliff Hugeboom limited or out and Rich listed as doubtful. If Balsamo or Balso replace Schmidt and Zucco, the Devils’ depth could shift the matchup. A potential upset is noted despite ASC’s offensive punch.

BEN Foote Gazette New Mexico Aggies Arizona State College Sun Devils Tempe Goodwin Stadium Aggies Sam McGowan Devils Cecil Coleman New Mexico Lobos Coleman-McGowan Wilford Whizzer) White Manuel Aja Marko Markichevich Henry Rich Coleman Devil Cashmen Arizona State Ed Doherty Phoenix Creslow Schmidt John Zucco ASC Cliff Hugeboom Rich NEW Mexico A&m Burr Reeves LE Jim Coppinger Bobby Myatt Joe Dean Jim Treguboff Joe Tassinari Bill Mounce Bill Gosselin Bill Stringer Bill Hammer Bill Wilkinson Tony Balsamo Art West Bob Rippel Ray Apodaca Wilford White Jack Steger Manuel Phil Neale M. Markichevich Roeger Abercrombie Roulie Comer Manning Dale Walden Pural Bessent Hungate Daniel Sterrett Conn Sherman E Pandalides Henderson Wolven Kerley Paul Cain Styron Sherman Evans Arizona State College Gunville Hugoboom Patrone Reed Zucco Wiilson Self Laubach Fuller Waybright Alonzo Barbarick Morrison Zeno Petersen Barnett Stewart Walker Perrino Law

Big Colorado Ranch Deal Completed

John B. Mills of the Hotel Westward Ho and partners Frank S. Hofnes and Richard Dean Hawn purchased more than 20 000 acres in Saguache County along with range permits on the Rio Grande and Gunnison forests and grazing rights totaling about 200 000 acres. The $1 000 000 plus deal includes 2000 Hereford cattle 100 breeding bulls 5000 purebred Corriedale sheep 6000 tons annual hay crops and livestock facilities. E Gordon Gotthelf remains manager. the Gotthelfs and Mrs Betty Callaghan previously owned the ranch since ca 1870. The property lies on U S Highway 285 roughly midway between Santa Fe and Denver.

Rio Grande and Gunnison National Saguache County Colorado John B. Mills Westward Ho Frank S. Hofnes Richard Dean Hawn Dallas Mills Gotthelf Investment Company Clarence N. Gotthelf E. Gordon Gotthelf Saguache Colo Betty B. Callaghan San Francisco Gotthelf

Suspect Sought After Safe Way Store Robbery

Police hunt a stocky man about 50 after $1,253.35 in cash and $433.16 in checks vanished from the Safe Way Store at 1100 Grand Avenue. Cecil Johnson, manager, placed the bag on the counter at closing. bag later found nearby without loot near 630 North 11th Avenue.

Safeway Grand Avenue Cecil Johnson North 11Th Avenue

Temperatures Today Reported At City Stations

Local thermometers record scattered readings across the city as officials list a morning low and daytime high. Weather observers note a mild day with rising temperatures by afternoon and overnight cooling expected.

Telephone Firm Plans Court Appeal Over Rate Hike Rejection

Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph announces immediate court action in Maricopa County Superior Court to challenge Arizona Corporation Commission's two rejections of its rate increase. Officials say the decision cripples investment, raises costs for Phoenix subscribers by 75 cents to 2.75 dollars monthly, and threatens service continuity.

Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Arizona Corporation Commission Amatedan Ecriccinenta Imaraaca SLALE Lawson V. Smith Arizona Maricopa County Commission William T. Brooks Wilson T. Wright Mit Simms Smith Corporation Commission Brooks Simms Wright Phoenix Telephone

Noted Figures Express Views Across National Issues

International News Service reports from Fort Benning, Washington, New York and Willard. Admiral Forrest P. Sherman affirms naval aviation as the Navy’s core offensive force and his lifelong involvement. Cyrus S. Ching vows ongoing talks on the coal dispute. Lauritz Melchior comments on the Korn Kobblers band noting some sounds are noise yet together they form music. President Truman says he likes Senator Taft when asked by a child.

International News Service Fort Benning, Ga Admi Forrest P. Sherman Naval Chief of Operations Naval Aviation New York Lauritz Melchior

Lake Mead Lifesaver Advocated for Glen Canyon Reservoir

Lake Mead Arizona would gain a longer life if the Colorado River Storage Project is built. Reclama tion Bureau regional director Ernest O. Larson said Glen Canyon Reservoir would provide about half of the live storage and power for the 30-year project. He noted the system would boost downstream power potential at Marble and Bridge Canyons. The nine-dam plan would produce about 9 000 000 000 kilowatt hours annually across Wyoming Colorado and Utah.

Salt Lake City Lake Mead Ariz Reclamation Bureau Ernest O. Larson Bureau Glen Canyon Peter Larson National Reclamation Association Marble Bridge

49 Horses Die In San Francisco Stable Fire

A three alarm blaze swept the San Francisco Riding School and Stables near Golden Gate Park early today, killing forty nine horses and injuring a fireman. Only one horse survived and four had to be shot to prevent further suffering.

San Francisco Stanyan Street Golden Gate Park

Kidnapper Flees With Infant In Utica Area

Utica police and state troopers scour Utica district for six week old Stephen Komorek reported abducted from his Clayville home. Mother Stella Komorek chased the suspect in a nightgown across snow, nearly catching him before he fled in a waiting car.

Utica N. Y INS Stella Komorek Clayville Hank

Turnstiles At Fair Mark Second Day Crowds

Arizona State Fair opened its second day to large crowds as 10 852 admissions were recorded. Secretary Paul F Jones said the Fair Commission was very very happy with the turnout and the mood was upbeat amid fair weather.

Arizona Paul F. Jones The Fair Commission

Sunday and Monday events at fair headline schedule

Sunday events include gates opening at 9 a.m. with midway and bands at the fairground, cattle judging, vaudeville shows in Fountain Plaza, horse racing, and an auto thrill show. Monday features a bands parade through downtown Phoenix starting at 10 a.m. and Jersey dairy cattle judging with additional shows.

Fairground Arizona Industrial School Arizona National Guard Fountain Plaza Kenny Baker Grandstand Midway Scottsdale Mesa Prescott Phoenix North Central Avenue Jefferson Street First Street van Buren Street Jersey Dairy Cattle

Opening Day Attendance Forecast for State Exposition

The exposition opens with record turnout expectations described as the best in the state's history. Officials predict over 200000 visitors will attend during the 10 day show as high school bands entertain crowds along the Avenue before fairgoers.

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By Kenneth Arline Johnson Defense Louis Johnson Fort Benning Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Air W. Stuart Symington Adml Forrest Sherman Naval Operations Hoyt Vandenberg Navy Francis Matthews Phoenix Union Ralph Wilson Schmidt New Mexico Hugeboom Balsamo Offen Big Colorado Santa Fe Denver Washington Cyrus S. Ching Willard President Truman Senator Taft Lifesaver N.Y Bozo
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