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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1951
Page
1
Five leading British doctors prepared for a lung operation on the ailing King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Crowds gathered outside the palace as surgeons examined the king and set up equipment. by noon the operation had not yet occurred.
Washington September 22 Republicans press for investigation into Guy Gabrielson dealings with RFC amid a Senate subcommittee probe into William Boyle Jr. and American Lifehord Corp. borrower details. Six Republican speakers demand full inquiry as Gabrielson faces scrutiny on the RFC hot seat.
A sharp earthquake struck San Bernardino and nearby towns early today with a stronger jolt at 1 23 am felt in northern San Bernardino Patton Redlands Colton Ontario Fontana and Crestline A third lighter tremor was reported Police said the shock lasted about 15 seconds said it woke residents and triggered hundreds of phone calls to police and sheriff switchboards as people wondered if a quake or a bomb hit.
A young woman, Joann Martinez, 20, was killed after being spilled from her bicycle and struck by a car at 19th Avenue and Fillmore. Loyl Terrill Sr., 41, died from earlier injuries after a crash near Holbrook. The Arizona traffic toll for 1951 rose to 272 with 57 deaths more than last year. Six others were hospitalized in three Phoenix accidents with eight injured overall.
Australians vote on a constitutional amendment to ban the Communists with noes leading by over 150 000 as counting nears completion. Prime Minister Menzies government backed the measure while Labor opposition led by Herbert Evatt opposed it. Result shows No ahead in five of six states, except Queensland where Yes leads.
Australia’s High Court ruled last March that parliament lacks power to ban Communists. Voting was compulsory for about 5 million eligible. The Coalition government under Prime Minister Menzies had pledged to dissolve the Communist Party and remove Red agents from executive posts in key unions. Communists wielded influence in heavy industries.
Governor Howard Pyle invited King George VI of Britain to visit Arizona for rest and recuperation. The official call argued Arizona’s climate offers health benefits and would provide the best possible option for the monarch’s recuperation.
A steady stream of diplomatic corps visitors signed the palace book as crowds grew outside the gates. By midday about 2,000 people gathered while Prime Minister Clement Attlee voiced great anxiety over the king's condition during a speech in North Berwick.
In Franklin Indiana on September 22 AP reports a small boy bit Dr Lennis Murphy while in the dentist chair breaking the doctor’s finger. The incident followed the doctor warning that the treatment might hurt a little.
International News Service surveys remarks by Senator Watkins on the North Atlantic Defense Pact urging a constitutional reservation of war power. Ford Frick reflects on his new role as baseball commissioner as not something sought. General MacArthur, speaking at Allentown County Fair, emphasizes his hope his son experiences a county fair as emblematic of American life.
Eighth Army reports nearly 120 American and Communist jet fighters clashed over MIG Alley in northwest Korea for about 25 minutes. U S pilots claim damage to three MiG-15s while about 85 MIGs faced 34 F86 Sabres. Ground action limited near Pyongyang as Allied tanks swept the Iron Triangle. U N officers gauge Red casualties near 1,000. air force says 430 vehicles and three locomotives damaged or destroyed.
Prescott Arizona September 22 AP. A 4-H cattle auction headlines Yavapai County Fair activities with sales at 2 p.m. and a horse show at 7 30 p.m. Keith Quail chairs. Opening day relay races saw Prescott Junior High win with Camp Verde Miller Valley Washington Lincoln Dexter Chino Valley and Groom Creek following.
The Phoenix Gazette announces a new course titled Spanish in Easy Lessons to be presented by Eloise Gil each Monday. Residents in the Southwest are encouraged to learn Spanish as the area has a large Spanish speaking population.
Paris AP reports butcher Charles Quesnil killed himself using gas today after leaving a note that reads I just can't stand the damned people in this neighborhood. Authorities describe the act as a death by own action.
TOKYO Sept 22 The Far East Air Forces charged the Communists began their biggest military build up in Korea almost at the start of the Kaesong armistice conference on July 10 Gen Ridgway delayed his answer to the Red high command proposal for resuming the suspended cease fire talks on the enemy terms
A court ruling questioned whether Phoenix can keep non-partisan elections. Attorney William H. Chester seeks a writ to force City Clerk Sullivan to accept petitions to place the Democratic Party of Phoenix on the November 13 primary ballot. City Attorney Whitlow cites home rule charter and state law conflict. petitions signed by 807 electors, mostly Democrats, face legal scrutiny.
Five Cleveland firemen were injured during a four alarm blaze at the F and H Parking Garage on the east side. Two are in serious condition after a rear wall collapse. Firefighters battled the blaze today as authorities investigated the cause and stabilized the structure.
In Hannover Germany on September 22 British Defense Secretary John Strachey said the Sixth Armored Division will arrive in West Germany soon. The force includes 6 500 Canadian troops and marks a significant reinforcement amid rising Western tensions.
The Senate met in a Saturday session to speed debate on a 5.5 billion tax bill. Leaders sought agreement to limit debate and finish by mid next week. Since Wednesday the measure has seen no votes on amendments from the Humphrey group. The Humphrey bloc push and Truman plea for 10 billion failed to derail passage in broad Finance Committee form. The first vote slated on Ralph Flanders proposed amendment to end tax exemptions for mutual savings banks and loan associations, a provision worth about 140 million annually.
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