Youth Killed By Accidental Gun Discharge
Chandler Sept 1 a 16 year old youth Wilma Fay Hayes died after an accidental gun discharge on the Shandler Heights road near Chandler Heights. The rifle misfired while he and companions tried to catch fish. the accident was ruled a plain case of careless accident. Funeral arrangements were pending at Hauser Mortuary in Chandler.
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Chandler
Wilma Fay Hayes
Emolee Norris
Palmer Ranch
Chandler Heights
Wilma
Justice OF the Peace Coy
Beasley
Hauser Mortuary
Record Set For Building In Phoenix
City of Phoenix building permits in the first eight months of 1951 set a new record total of 17,451,290, surpassing all of 1948 when 16,413,417 was authorized. Through August 1950 permits reached 10,145,036 with August alone at 1,326,995, mostly for homes. July permits totaled 4,092,628, led by the J C Penney Co store project at Second Street and Washington.
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Phoenix
Mel Decker Construction Co
Willow Square
West Side
J. C. Penney Co
Second St
Washington
Liquor Law Violations Reported for August in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control handled 85 cases in August, collecting 3755 in fines. Violations included after hours sales, consuming liquor in public, selling without a license, furnishing to minors, selling to minors, and minor possession. Eleven cases went to juvenile court, 51 guilty in justice courts, 23 pending. jail time totaled 710 days.
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Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
John A. Duncan
Tucson Dividend Up, 14 Percent Boost for Gas Power Co
Tucson Sept 1 AP The Board of Directors of Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co voted an about 14 percent increase in the common stock dividend raising the quarterly payout from 35 to 40 cents per share.
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Tucson
Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
President's flag described with seal, blue field, and stars
The flag features the president's bronze seal on a blue field with a large white star in each corner, presenting a ceremonial design.
Veis Pledge To Aid Fight On Narcotics
Veterans groups and law enforcement officials met at Lake Greenway Post to pledge influence and resources in the war on narcotics. Police Chief Earl L. O'Clair announced a new city narcotics bureau to cooperate with federal and county officers. The group urged state support to bolster narcotics enforcement in Arizona.
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Veis
Lake Greenway
American Legion
Seventh Ave
Earl L. O’clair
American Legion Post
Nelson B. Hazeltine
O’clair
John Walker
Earl Smith
L. C. Boies
Veterans Group
Hazeltine
Jack Choisser
Legion Post
Marsh Brayer
Military Order of the Purple Heart
J. P. Kelly
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Tahy
Phoenix
Disabled American Veterans
James A. Murphy
Veterans Affairs
Arizona
Mercury's Extreme North South Weather Contrast
The nation faced sharp contrasts as cooler air moved into the North and Central states while the South and Ohio Valley endured heat near or above 100 degrees. Temperatures ranged from 60s in Detroit after a 35 degree drop to 108 in McAlester and Presidio. Showers touched Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan as cotton crop damage warned in Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Ohio Valley
Central Atlantic Seaboard
McAlester
Okla
Presidio
Texas
Magnolia
Ark
Mississippi
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Chicago
New York
Plains
Iowa
Michigan
Detroit
Chrysler
Mercury
Dove Season Opening Brings Sheriff Warning
Outlying residents faced their annual issue as opening dove season brought widespread shooting near inhabited areas. The sheriff reminded nimrods that firing within a quarter mile of a dwelling requires the resident's permission, urging sportsmen to obey the law and avoid harming innocents. arrests may follow if cooperation fails.
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Dove
Nimrods
Sheriff’s Office
Arizona Reserve Officers Extended Active Duty
Continuous army expansion places 16 Arizona reserve officers on extended active duty. Names include First Lts Allen D. May field and Thomas G. Darling, plus many others from Tucson Yuma Phoenix and nearby towns. Mrs Perry Bailey confirms promotion of her husband from major to lieutenant colonel, noting his prior World War II service in Guam and the Philippines and early service with General Pershing in Mexico.
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Arizona Reserve
Arizona
L. H. Caruthers
Arizona Military District
S. Seventh Ave
United States
Allen D. Mayfield
Yuma
Thomas G. Darling
Nogales
Wilford H. Jones
Tucson
Earle R. Bottemiller
James R. Hunt
Phoenix
Colin H. Byerly
Charles P. Moore
Clayburn M. Hitchcock
Orville G. Robinette
Henry W. Schober
Jesse R. Taylor
Robert L. Starkovich
Williams
Kenneth A. Swift
Flagstaff
Ben F. Williams
Douglas
Michael N. Bakarich
Tombstone
Bailey
Far East Command
6225Th Armed Forces
Washington
Guam
Philippines
France
General Pershing
Mexico
Rita Hayworth files expected divorce from Aly Khan
Rita Hayworth, 31, filed for divorce from Prince Aly Khan in Reno charging extreme cruelty entirely mental in character. She seeks custody of their 20 month old daughter Yasmin and a suitable sum for future support, care, and education, to be decided by the court.
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Reno
Rita Hayworth
Hollywood
Prince Aly Khan
Rita
Yasmin
Cease-Fire Concluded From Page One
Allies identified Nam Il’s residence. Communist objections halted tape recorder use during incident talks. Col Andrew J. Kinney led the probe saying no conclusive evidence of aerial bombing, yet civilian testimony suggested bombs fell from a plane, not ground detonation, with a red aircraft likely involved.
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Nam Il
U.N
U. S. Air Force
Andrew J. Kinney
Guard Packs For Trip Home
Fort Huachuca reports the Arizona National Guard begins packing for the return home. Truck convoys will move guardsmen to bases across the state tomorrow. Troopers review field problems from maneuvers finished yesterday while Regular Army instructors praise the unit as Lt. Col. Carl A. Buechner commends its high morale.
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Fort Huachuca
Arizona National Guard
Arizona
Carl A. Buechner
Queen Selected for Mexican Independence Day in Tucson
Barbara Lopez, 18, a UA freshman, has been chosen as queen for Tucson Mexican Independence Day celebrations on September 15 and 16. The event showcases community festivities and local cultural events led by the queen.
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Tucson
Barbara Lopez
University of Arizona
State College At Flagstaff Fall Term Starts Monday
Special to The Gazette Flagstaff September 1 Fall term for Arizona State College at Flagstaff opens Monday September 10 Freshman activities begin at 8 a m Registration for freshmen is Wednesday September 12 Upperclass registration follows Classes start Friday September 14 Enrollment expected near 700 with campus improvements and expanded course offerings including teacher certification and pre professional tracks New facilities include science building gyms dormitory renovated library heating plant roadways and the Student Memorial Building under construction with a 1 200 seat theater and dining hall.
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Flagstaff
Arizona State College At
The
North Central Association
Student Memorial
City Sales Tax Collections Fall to Under Hundred Thousand
City sales tax receipts for August hit 94,707, the lowest since October 1950 and below 100,000 for the first time since December. City assessor B. W. Bear noted July was 103,336 and August 90,303, with last October at 87,392. Retailers blamed July workmanship and price controls or wars elsewhere for when shoppers held back.
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B. W. Bear
Roadrunners Club to Elect Five New Officers
The Road runners club of state traveling salesmen will elect five new officers at a meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Toy's Shangri La, 1575 E. Camelback. The gathering includes a buffet supper, per President Don Galloway.
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Roadrunners
Club of State
Shangri-La
Camelback
Don Galloway
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Howard
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Tempe
Mesa
Imperial
Golden State
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Harold Felix
Oscar
Philadelphia
Perry W. Bailey
W. Cypress
Maricopa Drug CO
Mihe Harris
West van Buren
State College At
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Capes
Nha
Don Frederickson
E. Indian School
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F. P. Middleton
B. B. Moeur
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