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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1951

Page

2

Valley Bandit Likeness To Kidnaper Sparks Manhunt

A Montana kidnapper fugitive believed in the area with a 14 year old girl, Joan Hutchinson, as lawmen pursue leads. Descriptions match robber James C. Anderson alias Lawrence Merrill alias Richard James Allen, tied to two early-evening holdups at Higley's Store and King Food Market netting 50 and 600 dollars. FBI notes unsettled on Anderson. The suspect, about 30, 5 ft 8 in, 165 pounds, light complexion, dark hair and eyes, may be heading toward Mexico with the girl.

Montana Joan Hutchinson Boseman Mont James C. Anderson Lawrence Merrill Richard James Allen Valley Higley’s Chandler King Food Market W. Camelback FBI Anderson King’s Market Mexico

Fiestas Concluded From Page One Parade Eve

Fiestas near completion as Nogales and Ambos Nogales prepare for a grand Independence Day parade at 9 30 a m Sunday with school children federal workers and 16th Infantry Battalion units. A bull fight with women fighters and evening celebrations cap the holiday weekend. In Phoenix Emma Larini to reign with Voz publicity aided by Miguel Aleman Jr and J A del Campo arriving today. Events at University Park will crown a queen.

Pete van Haren Ambos Sonora Plaza de Toros Phoenix Emma Larini Voz Miguel Aleman Jr Mexico Sergio del Campo J. A. del Campo University Park

Big Three oncluded From Page One free status for Europe defense

Diplomatic observers note the Big Three pressed for a free status in return for Europe defense contributions. Despite the implied warning, most observers expect the republic to accept the contract largely as written, given its destiny tied to the West.

Europe

French Won't Permit German National Army

Paris effort to organize Western defense will only start once a European army framework exists. No nucleus of a German national army will be allowed. The Foreign Ministry denied Figaro reports that Robert Schuman approved immediate German contingents under the Atlantic Organization.

Paris Figaro Robert Schuman Atlantic Organization Washington

Utility Director To Address AIEE

Prescott AP Wil liam B. Pyle development director of the Tucson Natural Gas Electric Light and Power Co will discuss the growth of a modern electrical system in the Tucson area at a meeting of the Arizona Section American Institute of Electrical Engineers at the Hassayampa Hotel tomorrow. Seven attendees will inspect the Childs and Irving hydroelectric plants in the Camp Verde district. Pyle is not related to Gov How ard Pyle.

Prescott Tucson William B. Pyle Tucson Natural Gas Electric Light and Power Co Pyle Arizona American Institute of Electrical Engineers Hassayampa Childs Irving Camp Verde Howard Pyle

Johnston Rites Held for Arizona County Treasurer

Funeral services were held in Flagstaff for 69 year old Alex A. Johnston longtime Coconino County treasurer and Arizona Tax Commission employee. He died September 8 in San. County supervisors appointed Rose as chief deputy to fill the treasurer’s office.

Flagstaff Alex A. Johnston Coconino County Arizona Arizona Tax Commission San Detroit Rose

Division Head Resigns Post With Safeway

Guy Bodenhorn, distribution division manager for Safeway Stores in Arizona, resigns and explains considering a move to Oakland or severing ties with Safeway. He has 20 years with the company, starting as a Glendale store manager, later in Holbrook and Flagstaff, eight years as an executive, three years as division manager. J D Weymer to succeed him as division head, formerly operations manager for the Washington DC zone.

Guy Bodenhorn Safeway Arizona Bodenhorn J. D. Weymer Washington, D. C Oakland Calif Glendale Holbrook Flagstaff

Cub Scouts Plan Events in Coolidge

Coolidge Cub Scouts adopt plans for the year at A. S. Cobb's home. The first pack meeting is at San Carlos Park at 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 22 with ice cream and pop. Two new den mothers join five dens, and meetings set for 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday monthly. Den meetings occur weekly at mothers' homes. Enrollment stands at 47 cubs, all returning from last year.

Yuma Girl Killed In Head On Crash

A head on collision in El Centro California killed 19 year old Ophelia Madrid of Yuma Arizona and injured three others. Mrs Sam Webb of Holtville California is listed in critical condition at Brawley Community Hospital. Ophelia's sister Margaret Madrid 16 and passenger Foo Young suffered injuries and were taken to the county hospital.

EL Centro Calif Yuma Ariz Foo Young Miss Young Miss Madrid

Fire Levels Boise Warehouse in Chemical Explosions

A series of chemical explosions and a subsequent fire destroyed the Tennyson Transfer and Storage Company warehouse in Boise Idaho on September 14. Insurance adjustor estimates damages at $350,000.

Boise Idaho Tennyson Transfer and Storage Company

Shorty the floor cleaner who shops for patients at St Luke’s

At St Luke's sanitarium the diminutive Shorty stands out as an indispensable figure. A floor cleaner by title, he doubles as a personal shopper for patients, making biweekly runs into town with lists and bags. Last year he retrieved about 1800 items, from food to toiletries, earning patient gratitude and even a brush with suspicion of shoplifting long ago.

St. Luke's Sanitarium Alex Ryder Shorty Louie St. Luke’s

Writer Collects On His First Pro Venture-45 Years Later

Enid Oklahoma dispatch notes Marquis James, Pulitzer Prize winner, finally receives payment for a 40 year old youth writing. The Enid Events sent a check after discovering an unpaid $5 manuscript from James, who donated the piece to Enid Public Library. Publisher Sam Williams expressed regret for the delay and praised publisher decency. A separate line cites US oyster meat production at about 80 million pounds annually.

Enid Okla Marquis James James Rye N. Y Sam Williams Colorado Library

Color blindness more common in boys than girls

Color blindness affects boys about five times as often as girls. The disparity reflects genetic factors linked to the X chromosome, resulting in a higher incidence among males in general.

Six Areas Put Under Federal Rent Control

The government empowered Rent Stabilizer Tighe E Woods to impose federal rent control in six defense housing zones. An order will roll rents back to near pre Korean War levels in San Diego Davenport Rock Island Moline Arco Blackfoot Idaho Falls Savannah River Brazoria County and Ber ger Texas, with limited existing coverage in East Moline Scott County Illinois.

Washington Tighe E.woods Woods San Diego Calif Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Iowa Illinois Arco-Blackfoot-Idaho Falls Idaho Savannah River Georgia South Carolina Brazoria County Texas Berger Scott County East Moline

Painter Survives Fall and Dives into Tank

Carl Bergland, a Portland painter, fell 30 feet from a lumber mill smokestack scaffold after fumes rendered him unconscious. He landed in a water tank and sank for 15 minutes before workers rescued him. Artificial respiration revived him and he was recovering in hospital.

Astoria Ore Carl Bergland Portland

Moons of the Solar System: Count of 30 Known Satellites

The solar system contains 30 recognized natural satellites orbiting nine major planets. The number reflects confirmed moon orbits across Mercury to Neptune, highlighting growing discoveries in planetary satellite science.

Peach Mention in Ancient Chinese Literature Cited

A brief note references the peach as it appears in Chinese literature dating to 2000 B.C. The mention highlights cultural symbolism tied to longevity and vitality within early texts and traditions.

Conferees OK Bases Bill With 5.86 Billion Military Program

Senate and house conferees approved a $5.86 billion military construction package the largest in a single bill. They dropped a proposed $23 million troop carrier base in Goldsboro North Carolina and left the plan to move the base to Raleigh Durham as the sole change.

Washington Senate House Congress Goldsboro N. C North Carolina Raleigh-Durham

Mrs Vernon Clark of Mesa Succumbs

Mrs. Margaret L. Clark, 43, of 32 N. Robson, Mesa, died Thursday at Mesa Southside District Hospital. Services and burial in Monte Vista, Colorado. She worked at Bunde Drug Store and had lived in Mesa about a year. Survived by husband Vernon and son John.

Mesa Margaret L. Clark N. Robson Mesa Southside District Hospital Monte Vista Colo Clark Bunde Drug Store Vernon John

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