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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1949
Page
2
A 48-year-old yard worker was arrested after allegedly attempting a criminal assault on his employer in a woman's North Seventh Street home at 9 45 p m He forced his attentions but the woman escaped and called police He fled the scene but was later picked up for drunken disorderly conduct at the headquarters identified as the suspect.
Jailbreak suspect James Luther Tatum, 28, left El Paso by automobile at 4 30 a m in custody of Deputy U S Marshal J E Russell. Accompanied by three FBI agents he escapes Phoenix Oct 22 when two companions were killed and two recaptured. FBI arrested him here last Tuesday. he was unarmed and broke.
A Superior Court jury ruled the will of James Couchas, Rillito merchant, a forgery and disposed of an $18,800 estate. Judge Patterson ordered a formal order to remove Peter R. Brady of Rillito as sole heir and executor. Twelve heirs, residents of Dreponan Greece, will share a store building, government bonds, and cash in Rillito.
At Williams Air Force Base on November 5 an Air Force officer and two enlisted men were decorated. Former M/Sgt. Jack H. Annala of Phoenix received the Legion of Merit for services at the base from April 1944 to May 1945. Capt. Edward Crane and T/Sgt. Fred Soza were awarded the Air Medal for completing 100 Berlin Airlift missions.
Hollywood star Walter Brennan visited Prescott to discuss Mills Quarries Inc, the stone quarry operator seven miles from Drake, about 35 miles north of Prescott. With expanded operations, Brennan plans more frequent visits to the area.
A speaker laments writer’s block and shares a list of topics starting with C and S. He jokes about Channel Swimmers and other ideas, previews safe subjects, and notes failed attempts at clever initials. The piece reflects humorous, self aware narration on brainstorming and inspiration.
United Press reports Homecoming events across Arizona with three colleges hosting celebrations. The University of Arizona sees 2500 alumni at its 32nd reunion with 1899 team guests and a parade float at the Arizona New Mexico game. Tempe hosts Arizona State College 65th homecoming honoring 1899 class. Gila State College at Thatcher honors J Lloyd Olpin, oldest faculty member in service, as it faces California Polytechnic after a parade in Phoenix.
Open jackpot events begin 1:30 p m tomorrow at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds with free admission. Program includes father and son tying, calf roping, bulldogging, bareback bronc riding, business men's team roping and wild cow milking per R E Scott of Phoenix.
In Safford Graham District Court of Honor at the Latter-day Saints Church in Pima, five Scouts and one scoutmaster received the Eagle Scout badge, the largest group ever in the Three G Council. Recipients include Bruce Harless Ernest Griffin Crockett McBride and Jarvis with Scoutmaster L A Patterson presenting.
Open house and dedication of Alma School cafeteria auditorium will take place Monday at 7 30 PM. Principal W L Longan invites former teachers students and parents to attend and visit classrooms while avoiding bringing children. The cafeteria auditorium cost about 131000 and follows years of improvements at the school with roots dating to 1882 when the first one room building stood on donated land.
E. W. Hatley of Deering North Dakota, 21, was described as recovering from injuries after a small private plane crash south of the Mingus Mountain Inn. He crawled from the wreckage to Highway 89, was treated at Phelps Dodge Hospital Jerome and then moved to Fort Whipple Veterans Hospital. The crash occurred Thursday.
The association ended its annual convention west of Blanding Utah near Lee Ferry Arizona by adopting 28 of 29 resolutions tabling one. Delegates from 17 Western States chose Spokane Washington as the 1950 convention city. A disputed 160 acre limit resolution failed to gain agreement with Nevada and Colorado proposing competing approaches. The convention disapproved valley authorities and shifting functions from the Reclamation Bureau. Harry E. Polk was re elected president with key officers and directors re elected or appointed, including C Petrus Peterson as treasurer.
Fairgoers queued at 9 am for Yuma Day highlights. Woody Jongeward and Bob Woodhouse, endurance fliers from Yuma, drew autograph seekers and photographers as flags from Flagstaff Snowflake and Holbrook paraded. Arizona teachers and many organizations were honored. The day featured 4 H and Future Farmers exhibits, livestock judging, vaudeville, and horse racing at 1:30 pm with the Kenny Baker Thrill Show at 8 pm.
British Somaliland authorities outline a plan to export camel meat to England. The proposal details production scale, export routes, and potential market impact for colonial trade.
Campaign reports note editorials decried as powerful statements while radio addresses and rallies draw crowds in West and East Phoenix. Adams School Auditorium hosts a Charter ticket round table with Udall Foster Goldwater and others pledging to push intelligent government and a trained city manager. Foster attacks city manager Deppe and Scheumack-Deppe ticket as he promises to replace the post with the best-trained executive.
A listed lineup of political broadcasts today includes Charter Government Committee candidates Barry M. Goldwater on KTAR at 4 p m Hohen Foster on KOY at 5 p m Mayor Udall on KRUX at 6 30 p m Civic Achievement Group on KOY at 7 30 p m and KTAR at 9 30 p m with Thomas J Imler and Leo J Welnick speaking Ray Busey independent mayoral candidate on KOOL at 7 30 p m Mrs H W Jack Blaine speaking for her husband councilman and independent at 2 30 p m George W Christie vice president of the First National Bank of Arizona speaking for Charter Amendment Proposition No 3 on KPHO at 6 p m
The report outlines campaign events with Charter ticket backers led by Udall accusing rival candidate Busey of missteps in city government. Busey attacks Udall while defending taxpayers interests. Candidates Imler Caywood Ranger Fisch er Blaine and O Hara attend rallies amid confrontations and endorsements at Green Acres Trailer Park and Eastlake Park.
Two sharp earthquakes rattled downtown San Diego and much of Southern California causing little damage and no deaths. The first quake lasted 65 seconds at 12 43 p m centered 150 miles south of Pasadena and registered Intensity Five. The second quake at 8 36 p m rated Four or Five was felt in El Centro and San Diego with pandemonium in a swaying San Diego County jail and offices.
A Phoenix man was killed and at least nine injured in multiple crashes reported by the Arizona Highway Patrol and Phoenix police. William Glenn McWilliams 48 died at Ajo hospital from panel truck crash 18 miles south of Gila Bend. His stepson Billy Bob Thomas 22 was ejected. truck burned. Thomas admitted to Cornelia Hospital at Ajo. Another collision near the new South Central Avenue Bridge injured five, including Patrolman William Stephenson and passengers Carl Lazarr and Marion Coulter. Mrs Margaret Troutner 68 was injured in a separate auto pedestrian incident at 14th and Mohave. Further details on multiple other injuries and drivers were unavailable.
The Maricopa County sheriff's office was asked to assist in locating Myrtle Allen a 35 year old mother of three missing since October 1. Horace Allen her husband said he has searched Southern Arizona with no lead and last heard she was seen October 2 walking west along State Highway 86 near Bowie. A truck driver reported giving a woman a ride from Willcox to Bowie the same day. Myrtle Allen wore a gray suit and white sandals. her children are 15 9 and 5.
Chandler officials report Mrs. Homer Berry was appointed president of the Chandler Parent-Teacher Association at a Board of Directors meeting. Mrs. Albert E. Huber had recently resigned the office.
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