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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1965
Page
1
Washington reports assess the impact of a massive B52 strike in South Vietnam as dense jungle camouflage hides bomb evidence. An AP reporter observed limited air-visible signs beyond trailing smoke plumes, suggesting jungle may have swallowed the bombs.
Negotiators resumed talks on the strike in Yuma melon packing sheds after mediator Fay Dunmire urged a return to negotiations. Packinghouse Workers Local 78B walked out briefly amid disputes over firing 145 packers and wage proposals.
Open round concludes with Jack Nicklaus struggling from a 10 shot deficit while Sam Snead ends another bid at 53. Tony Lema leads after a steady front and a 36 on the back. Large crowd of 15 320 fans gathers amid warm 80 degree weather watching top players.
Chief Warrant Officer William C. Sellers of Tucson posthumously received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters for bravery while piloting an observation aircraft near Saigon. He braved heavy fire to mark a Viet Cong camp enabling Vietnamese troops to capture over 250 drums of fuel oil. The awards were presented to his father, Clesson C. Sellers.
Dick Jones of the public relations staff for The Phoenix Gazette and The Arizona Republic is recovering from facial cuts and a possible head injury at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was taken there after a wreck between a sports car and a pickup truck at Fourth Street and Pierce yesterday. His condition was listed as satisfactory.
Christopher P. Hargrove, 20, son of Marion L. Hargrove, earns a private first class stripe after under a year in the Army. He trained at Army Defense Information School Fort Slocum and is pursuing broadcast specialist courses. His father, famed writer of See Here See Here Private Hargrove, built a wartime reputation with his witty columns.
Kjell Edward Nygaard a 46 year old Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy died in a water skiing accident near Lake Havasu. He fell after losing a ski while being pulled by a boat driven by his wife Eileen and was found facedown by her as she reached him.
A Phoenix crime roundup reports 1 assault, 16 burglaries, and grand theft in the latest tally. Police and investigators work to track suspects and secure neighborhoods. Local officials warn residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
President Johnson declared parts of Texas as major disaster areas after spring floods and tornadoes. Federal funds will aid restoration of public facilities in Sanderson Overton and Freestone counties and in Hale Center for tornado damage.
Brig. Gen Nguyen Cao Ky, 34, becomes South Vietnam’s youngest premier as the Armed Forces seize power. Ky heads the Executive Committee of the Military Directory under a 20 officer congress, with Thieu as top figure and civilian cabinet in place.
Maricopa County Treasurer John A. Foote won a writ of mandamus directing him to invest 380000 dollars from the Balze School sale proceeds at 4406 East Van Buren in government securities. Judge George M. Sterling granted the order after noting the legal authority. The funds will earn interest.
The White House hosted a gala for 250 young diplomats from 60 countries plus Luci Johnson friends aged 16 to 21. The event featured the Frug Watusi Jerk and a New Christy Minstrels concert. Luci wore white organdy and reported a 10 pound weight loss as President and Mrs. Johnson left for Camp David.
Civil rights demonstrators in Jackson Mississippi were held to 850 arrests as of today. Judge Harold Cox would hear a request for a temporary restraining order to stop such arrests. Police detained 95 demonstrators yesterday as marches shifted to picketing the capitol mansion and state buildings.
Fourth race paid 5500 to top finisher with Impressive ridden by Baeza leading at 6.50 4.20 3.20. Fifth race 6000 purse won by Casque with Baeza posting 23.40 8.10 4.10. Sixth race 8500 alwe for 3YO up six furlongs saw Kilmoray Drawdy 10.70 5.50 4.90. Seventh race 50000 added stakes 15 miles Or Et Argent Blum 15.30 6.70 4.60 with Hot Dust Baeza 4.40 3.40. Eighth race 4200 clmg 3YO up seven furlongs Selected Shorts Ruane 25.80 11.40 6.30 Maulette Turcotte 8.50 5.50.
Outcomes from a Delaware Park day show winners in five races. Good Luck Charm paid 12.80 to place in the first division while Lynnhaven topped the mdn 3&4 year olds in the second. Sunday Meeting and Get Some More earned notable show and place finishes in later legs.
The card lists sixth through eighth race outcomes with purses of 4000 and 4500 and 35000 added. Footprint ridden by Phelps won 14.80 8.20 4.40 with The Perales and Great Lover rounding the top three. Am bioner, Tropic Sailor and First Family also posted results in their respective races with times noted.
In the Hollypark card, first race for maidens at 6 furlongs shows Joela ridden by Yanez winning at 8.60 5.00 3.00, with Tonic Night and Toe River also placing. Second race for 3 year olds at 11/16 mile lists Eiffel's Best paying 14.80 8.00 6.00, Elect Celerity and Machias following. Daily Double (10-3) paid 126.00.
A simple written form now enables recording funeral wishes to ease next of kin. Sunset Chapel at 301 West Camelback Road offers services and contact at 277-2603 for guidance.
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