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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1951

Page

4

Phoenix Plans For Industry Drive Mapped

The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce industrial development committee announced a brochure to promote Arizona resources for attracting heavy industry. A V K Babcock reported Washington urges dispersion to reduce war risk, with plants moved 10 to 20 miles apart. Officials expect possible war by October.

Phoenix Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Arizona A. V. K. Babcock Central Arizona Light and Power Company Washington Babcock Plains Russia Floyd Rains Chamber

Lovett Approved as Defense Secretary by Senate

The Senate approved President Truman's nomination of Robert A. Lovett, a Texas-born banker, as defense secretary, succeeding Gen. George C. Marshall who resigned two days earlier. Lovett, 56, was appointed immediately after Marshall's departure.

Washington Senate Truman Robert A. Lovett Defense George C. Marshall Marshall Lovett

Flaxseed Prices Jump on Government Support News

Minneapolis Sept 15 Flaxseed prices rose sharply at the opening on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange with December delivery at 3.87 a bushel up 15 cents and the September contract also up 15 cents, the full daily limit. The move followed government announcements that 1952 flaxseed prices would be supported at a higher level.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Miner Chief and six board members renominated at union convention

The 47th annual convention of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers in Nogales ends with Buffalo New York chosen as the 1952 site. President John Clark of Great Falls Montana and six of seven executive board members are renominated without opposition for secret referendum in November. Nominees include William Mason Chesley Smotherman and Chesley Smotherman plus others across districts. District 4 has no nominations. Clark to begin a third two year term as president. No dates set for 1952 meeting.

Nogales International Union of Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers Independent Buffalo N. Y John Clark Great Falls Mont William Mason Butte Rocky Mountains Alberta Canada Raymond Dennis Chicago Midwest Alton Lawrence Bessemer Ala Albert Pezzati New York City Chase Powers San Francisco Pacific Coast British Columbia Nels Thibault Sudbury Ontario Southwest Chesley D.smotherman Carlsbad N. Mex Verne Curtis McGill Nev John P. Foley Bisbee Charles H. Wilson Orville Larson Miami Oscar Hill Western Maurice E. Travis Denver Colo Charles McLean Anaconda Clark

Plan to adopt landfill method to curb Phoenix fly nuisance

News around Phoenix reports senior county sanitarian J. O. Farnsworth aims to present a plan to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors endorsing sanitary landfills for garbage disposal to replace open dumps. Six locations designated with funds set aside for operation as landfills, addressing fire-causing breeding grounds and improving sanitation.

J. O. Farnsworth Maricopa

Spanish Americans Launch Mexico Independence Fetes

Thousands of Spanish-Americans in Arizona celebrate Mexico independence day with fiestas across Phoenix Mesa Eloy Florence Nogales Douglas Pirtleville Agua Prieta. Events include speeches dances fireworks coronation of fiesta queens with Emma Larini crowned in Phoenix as 10,000 attend University Park concerts and queen’s ball at Shrine Auditorium.

Mexico Arizona Phoenix Mesa Eloy Florence Nogales Douglas Pirtleville Agua Prieta Emma Larini University Park Williams Air Force Band Shrine Auditorium Lydia Parra Julia Martinez Josephine Madrigal Rendezvous Park

Estate Sues Driver In Hit Run Death

The estate of Mary D. Clay sues John Linden Loftis for 25000 damages in Maricopa County Superior Court over the August 22 hit-and-run death. Loftis, 22, faces four criminal counts including negligent homicide and second offense drunken driving after the fatal incident at 1405 East Mohave.

John Linden Loftis Mary D. Clay E. Mohave Maricopa County Superior Court Mary E. Snader

Benefit Ball Game Promises Memorial Trophy

The Lake Greenway Post of the American Legion and city police and fire departments meet at Phoenix Softball Park on September 20 for a benefit game supporting the Crippled Children's Home. Officer Roy Murray and Fireman Rae Echols co chair the event. The trophy will stay with the winner for a year. Tickets are sold through fans and groups, including 100 purchased in honor of fallen servicemen. About 3200 tickets have been sold.

Lake Greenway Phoenix Roy Murray Rae Echols Legion Post de TS Ence Ae Murray Veterans Hospital Fraternal Order of Police

Valley Men In Same Infantry Training Unit

Private Carroll Paul Weber age 24 and Private Tony Vega Monroe are Arizona men serving together in the same infantry training company at Fort Ord California. Weber is son of Mr and Mrs A P Weber of Phoenix while Monroe is husband of Mrs Lupe R Moreno of Glendale.

Pvt Carroll Paul Weber Tony Vega Monroe Fort Ord Calif Weber A. P. Weber E. Palm Lane Phoenix Moreno Lupe R. Moreno Glendale

Ridgway Congratulates Japan on Peace Pact

General Matthew Ridgway praised Japan for choosing democracy after the San Francisco peace treaty signing. He warned the alternative was communism and urged the Japanese to continue on the democratic path, citing six years of Allied occupation and renewed trust from free nations.

Tokyo INS Matthew B. Ridgway Ridgway San Francisco Japan

Two Arizonans Wounded In Korea

Department of Defense lists two Arizonans wounded in Korea. Sgt. Anthony Morales, son of Santiago Morales and his wife of 730 South Fourth Street, and Pvt. Clinton A. Self, son of Jess E. Self and his wife of Cornville, are named among casualties.

Department of Defense Anthony Morales Santiago Morales S. Fourth St Clinton A. Self Jess E. Self Cornville

Jet Graduates Told Keep Will To Learn Alive

Special to The Gazette Williams Air Force Base September 15 A graduating class of jet airmen was urged to keep the will to learn alive to help America stay secure. Dr Grady Gammage Arizona State College Tempe called the airmen makers of history noting one Arizona student Karl Jacobson from Williams former Phoenix resident and Robert Wedemeyer son of Lt Gen Albert Wedemeyer. He warned that learning ancient lessons and liberal arts strengthen defense and that knowledge fuels technical skill and wiser decisions for a brighter future.

Williams Air Force Base America Grady Gammage Arizona State, College At

Arizonan Missing After English Channel Jet Crash

The U S Seventh Air Division reports 2nd Lt. George D. Lee 24 of Tucson Arizona missing after an F 84 jet crash in the English Channel Thursday A limited search is under way Lee's wife lives in Milwaukee

London U.S Seventh Air Division George D. Lee E. Speedway Tucson Ariz Lee Milwaukee

Coast Theft Suspect Held In Jail Here

James Allison Bonebrake 24 of 1720 E Wood held in city jail on suspicion of first degree burglary after detectives tracked him for driving after dark with a $450 radio phonograph in the back seat. He is questioned in the Weed California jewelry store burglary and a theft at John Tillman Wagner’s home. Bonebrake admitted he was Clyde Bremby when questioned by Detectives Murphy and Lehman.

California James Allison Bonebrake E. Wood Calif John Tillman Wagner E. Madison Bonebrake Charles Murphy Virgil Lehman Weed Clyde Bremby Bremby Murphy

Two Arizona Subdivisions Seek Budget Increases

Willcox and Pinal County ask the Arizona Tax Commission for permission to exceed 1951 52 budgets. Pinal County seeks $6,500 for the assessor's office and Willcox requests $11,151 for health and police department expenses. Hearings set for October 3 and October 4.

Arizona Willcox Pinal County Commission

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