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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1968

Page

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King assassination suspect possibly fled to Mexico

FBI seeks Mexican help as authorities in Mexico City circulate a composite description of the Memphis rooming house killer who fled after the King assassination. Ramsey Clark says leads have sharpened and a suspect with a six foot frame and a sharp nose remains at large. The killer used a 30 06 Remington pump rifle and left a suitcase near an amusement center before vanishing.

Memphis, Tenn Martin Luther King Jr FBI Mexico City Memphis King Mexico FBT Clark

Israeli forces strike border in Jordan pursuit of saboteurs

A Jordanian spokesman in Amman said Israeli forces crossed into Jordan pursuing saboteurs and mined border areas. Two Jordanian mining technicians were killed and a third injured when a mine exploded this morning.

Jordan Doday Amman

Tot Hit By Car Hospitalized In Scottsdale

A two year old girl is listed in satisfactory condition at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Jean Shultz of 8412 Te Sheridan. The incident occurred at about 8 30 p m Monday as Shultz backed from her carport and saw the child on the roadway. The driver reported nomalicious intent and cooperated with police. In related regional news, observers noted increased Israeli patrols along the cease fire line near the Dead Sea amid reports of mine explosions and cross border exchanges with Arab fighters.

Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Sheridan Terry Greanwald Snes Jean Shultz Amman Israel Jerusalem

Johnson says United States back in touch with Hanoi

President Johnson announced the U S is back in touch with Hanoi and seeking an initial meeting to set conditions for Vietnam peace talks. Hanoi Radio said a North Vietnamese envoy was ready to meet U S representatives in Phnom Penh or another mutually acceptable location.

Merriman Smith UPT White House Thurmont Med Johnson United States Hanoi Vietnam North Vietnam Phnom Penh Cambodia Camp David

Mob drags U S flag through streets of Rome

Leftwing students dragged an American flag through central Rome and trampled it after a demonstration in front of the Brazilian embassy condemning the Brazilian government. They wiped passing cars with the flag and shouted Washington is burning during the march.

Rome Washington

California quake rattles coast as ships rock and residents react

A sequence of tremors centered near the California Mexican border shook southern California Nevada and Arizona Monday night. The magnitude near 6.0 caused rolling motion in Los Angeles Las Vegas and San Diego with no serious damage or injuries reported. The Queen Mary rocked in Long Beach drydock for five minutes as seismologist Dr. Charles Richter warned of local but not major destruction potential. Fleet Weather reports no tsunami is expected.

Pasadena Calif UPI California - Mexico California Nevada Arizona Los Angeles Las Vegas Nev San Diego Long Beach Naval Shipyard Charles Richter California Institute of Technology Richter Central U.S. Navy

Explosion devastates Richmond business district killing many

The Richmond disaster left at least 43 dead after a large explosion and fire levelled the city’s business area. Authorities identified 38 of the victims. five were feared still missing. Mayor Klute and officials sought federal aid as Red Cross tallied 10 buildings destroyed and 50 damaged. Search at Marting Arms area aimed to finish debris sift by day’s end.

Richmond Ind UPN Indiana Hie American Red Cross Marting Arms Sporting Goods

Return Okinawa rally greets visiting U.S. governors in Japan

A noisy protest in Nagoya as five visiting American governors arrived to urge the return of Okinawa to Japan. More than 100 demonstrators tried to force entry to the Aichi Prefectural office while loudspeakers urged U.S. to cede the island. The U.S. delegation was led by Gov. John A. Volpe of Massachusetts.

Nagoya Japan UPI Okinawa Aichi Prefectural United States USS John A. Volpe Massachusetts

Cash register stolen from Dickson Electronics plant

Scottsdale police report a cash register valued at 700 dollars stolen from Dickson Electronics at 7800 St Thomas Rd. The theft occurred yesterday morning in the cafeteria area. No arrests have been made.

Dickson Electronics St. Thomas Rd Scottsdale Firm

Births at Scottsdale Baptist and Good Samaritan Hospitals

Records list newborns at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital with parents and birth dates. Names include William Schooler, Richard Peabody, Charles Wright, Ronald Calhoun, Lowell Sueptow, Paul LeCroy, John Sloan, Phil Harris, Lawrence Langley born March 23 to 31, with boys and girls named.

Scottsdale Baptist Hospital William and la Dean Peabody Richard and Veera Cactus Wren Rd Wright Charles Mary Belleview Sheridan Calhoun Ronald and Sherton Cochise Rd Sueptow Lowell

Western states press for Colorado River legislation breakthrough

William R. Gianelli, director of the California DWR, said signs favor passage of a Colorado River bill. A House Committee approved a compromise in March, with cautions about Northwest opposition and federal funds competition from the Vietnam era. The Colorado River Board of California backed Rep. Aspinall’s plan to develop resources while protecting existing economies, financing works to boost supply in all seven basin states.

Los Angeles UPI William R. Gianelli California Department of Water Resources House Gianelli Colorado River Northwest The West Western States Water Council Colorado River Board of California Wayne Aspinall

Fires cause extensive damage in Scottsdale area

Rural Fire Department fought two fires yesterday with combined damage near ten thousand dollars. The John M. Smith residence at 2936 N 70th St suffered about 3500 dollars, while the Kathryn Zell home at 5625 Camino del Contento lost roughly 6000 dollars as the blaze started in storage near a carport. Nine firefighters battled the first blaze, under investigation. A separate incident captured a pet monkey in East Cambridge vicinity and returned the animal to the county pound. Other small fires totaled minimal or no damage to property.

Rural Fire Department Scottsdale John M. Smith Kathryn Zell Camino del Contento East Cambridge

Europe ministers discuss moving up tariff cuts in Kennedy Round

At Luxembourg ministers from the European Community debated accelerating tariff reductions from the Kennedy Round. They consider advancing the date from January 1, 1970 by one year to aid the United States balance of payments. France demanded trade concessions in return for backing the action.

Luxembourg United States Kennedy France

Weather Summary from United Press International

Temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hour period are reported by United Press International with regional readings and conditions. The note indicates typical circular coverage but the fragment lacks specific values or locations.

United Press International

Tito Talks With Sato Aims for Peace in Tokyo Visit

President Tito conferred for nearly two hours with Prime Minister Hisaku Sato in Tokyo on topics from the Middle East to Vietnam. Tito arrived Monday saying the visit’s main aim is advancing peace as the basis for broader action.

Tito Tokyo UPT Hisaku Sato Middle East Vietnam War Japan

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