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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
3
Arizona’s Workmen’s Compensation program and a proposed 1 million dollar premium hike spark a crisis. Governor Garvey weighs ousting or replacing Gilbert as term nears while lawmakers urge action against ONeill and Edwards. Senate uncertainty shadows Gavin’s chances for reappointment.
The Arizona flag hung upside down again before the state capitol signaling distress. The inverted flag recalls the Arizona Industrial Commission stalemate with a legislative committee ready to indict the board to Governor Dan E. Garvey.
Governor Garvey faced a manila crisis as lawmakers challenged the state insurance commission over a reported one million dollar operating loss while O'Neill and Edwards resisted rate hikes. The governor demanded concrete findings to justify ouster or resignations and warned of a possible special session to fund a full investigation into solvency and procedural fixes.
John P. Mills files a federal complaint seeking 155000 and an accounting of a business venture involving Yuma California and Mexican residents. He alleges he advanced 155000 for a Mexican corporation Compania del Delta del Colorado S A and that A L Verdugo E A Washburn and Jose M Rodriguez organized and controlled the firm as dummy directors with shares for manipulation.
James Co Holbrook and L Lloyd Baker of the Northern Arizona district were awarded a United States government and Bureau of Mines certificate of honor for saving Maum Chaitin 25 of New York City after a Petrified Forest collision. The officers, new to the patrol, had just completed a Red Cross first aid course. They staunched bleeding for an hour and a half until an ambulance arrived. The award was presented by L A Van Fleet, safety representative of the Bureau of Mines.
The Arizona Corporation Commission denied Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company a 1 000 000 a year rate increase in an order issued today. Commissioners Wright and Simms rejected the request citing unfilled phone orders and growth delays. Brooks dissented, arguing the firm deserves an increase as wage costs, investment, and returns have shifted. Mountain States has sued in Maricopa County Superior Court to compel the increase.
Workers from 10 to 15 International Harvester cottonpicking machines will harvest a 73 acre field owned by Emil Brown five miles east of Queen Creek. Wages will be donated to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building fund for 75 to 100 bales expected, per Bishop John A. Freestone.
John P. Williams of Philadelphia, national director of educational work among life insurance salesmen, spoke at a Phoenix CLU luncheon in Hotel Adams. He met with chapter leaders and Tempe officials to discuss insurance courses as part of the business school, highlighting the chapter as highly active in promoting education.
Attorney General Fred O. Wilson recalled the saying that a woman's place is in the home after returning from an elk hunt northwest of Pine. The tally: Mrs. Wilson bagged a yearling bull elk while Mr. Wilson drew a blank.
Johnson Brothers Manufacturing Company announces discontinuance of steel fabrication to focus on heating cooling and sheet metal divisions. Paul Johnson says future offerings include complete refrigerated air conditioning and heating services and general sheet metal work. The firm remains a local Carrier Corporation representative.
The fourth Fall flight of the California Country Club of the Air will fly to Wigwam resort at Litchfield Park on December 2 with 50 to 75 visitors arriving in about 20 planes landing on the resort airstrip. Activities include a steak fry, buffet lunches, a golf tournament, and a dinner dance before returning to the coast Sunday. Phoenix members Le G. Moore and John Rockwell are noted, with John W. Myers as president and Max R. Stanley as air tour chairman, both from Los Angeles.
Scottsdale rancher Merrill Cheney announced the sale of his 30 acre ranch at the corner of Scottsdale and Cheney roads. It includes two houses, stables and underground irrigation and was sold to Col. James B. Long of Kenilworth Illinois for an undisclosed amount. Long intends to breed quarter horses and cattle on the land.
Roy Jones a Tuscola Illinois farmer escaped serious harm after a combine accident. Stripped of clothing he wore a smile and drove his tractor two miles to seek clothing and medical aid, illustrating his calm resolve amid a minor disaster.
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