Massive Allied Push Near Saigon Aims to Eliminate Viet Cong
UPI reports a joint force of about 100000 Allied troops including American, South Vietnamese, Australian, New Zealand and Thai forces began the largest operation to purge 18000 to 20000 Communist troops from 11 provinces around Saigon. The drive, named Complete Victory, involves 75,000 combat troops and 25000 reserves in a 1000 square mile area. Transfers from prior Tet actions and air strikes broaden the allied campaign as U.S. jets hit supply lines and coastal targets while B52s bomb Central Highlands jungles.
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Thieu seeks general mobilization in Saigon address
President Nguyen Van Thieu asked the National Assembly to approve a general mobilization to meet the Communist threat. He urged no recognition of the Viet Cong front and said the United States had consulted on talks while pledging continued collaboration. The 20 minute Saigon speech implied expanded presidential power and draft authority.
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Noon Market Summary From Wall Street Stocks
Dow Jones at 892.10 up 7.68, 30 industrials lead with gains while rails slip. Trading volume 16,600,999 shares as United Press highlights listed corporations including DuPont AT&T General Electric and Chrysler with varied percentages and price levels.
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Czechs announce broad reforms amid border easing
Prague reports a new Action program by the liberal Communist Party outlining safeguards against a police state. Reforms separate state and public security, expand travel rights, and remove border barriers with West Germany as work crews clear anti tank fortifications along the Bavarian frontier.
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Blunt named to United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
Paul F. Blunt son of Henry and Mrs Blunt of Coronado has been named to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Md He 17 a Coronado High School senior active in the band cross country Los Hermanos service club National Honor Society and the Explorers Medical Group He was nominated by Congressman John J Rhodes and informed of his appointment He plans to report June 26 at Annapolis Md
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Naval Academy
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Scottsdale School Closures Extend Easter Holiday Soon
All Scottsdale schools will close tomorrow through Monday for Easter. Students will also observe a holiday on May 30 for Memorial Day as announced by school officials.
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Skousen Fills In For McDonald At City Hall
Don Skousen acted as assistant city manager today filling in for Ken McDonald who left to become Tempe city manager. Captain Hugh Cleary of Scottsdale Police assigned to handle personnel matters temporarily as Tempe selects a permanent replacement for Leland Kraft who resigned. new council elected today to take office July 1.
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Obituary for Margaret Bunzl 61 in Good Samaritan Hospital
Margaret T Bunzl 61 of 7749 East Coolidge died Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in New York City she moved here four years ago. Survived by husband Walter two daughters Alice Belgray of New York City Lucy Mallon of Washington a sister out of state and two grandchildren Private services and cremation at Mercer Mortuary Contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.
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New York City
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New
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Lucy Mallon
Washington
Mercer Mortuary
American Cancer Society
Harvard and Cambridge Native John Gager Spencer Dies at 22
John Gager Spencer, 22, formerly of Harvard student in Cambridge and Arizona State University, died at his home at 7437 N Mockingbird Lane. Born in Rochester New York he moved to this area in February. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs George H Spencer three brothers George H Jr Robert Elliott and a sister Elizabeth. Services and burial will be in Nantucket Massachusetts.
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Alpine N.J
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Scottsdale
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Thomas G. Spencer
Walter Calihan
Nantucket
Russia rules out Geneva style talks for Vietnam settlement
London based sources say Moscow will not convene a Geneva type conference for Vietnam now or later. The Kremlin cites changed circumstances and Beijing non participation as reasons, noting China and France were key in 1954. Britain urges Moscow to help reconvene the original format.
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Bradley edges Elmer Bradley for Tempe mayor post
Tempe voters elected Elmer Bradley, a 37 year old home builder, mayor on Tuesday with 2999 votes to Elmo Gerber 1839. Bradley succeeds Campbell who did not run again and takes office July 1 for a four year term. In Buckeye, Robert T. Bannes led council votes, with six electing to contest May 14 for Tempe and Buckeye seats. Buckeye incumbents re elected and new members Jack Meek and W E Herring joined.
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Dick Nehnheisel
Bob Soob
Joe L Dwight
Dale R. Shumway
Jalma Hunsinger
Vocational Ed Meeting Tonight in Scottsdale District
The public is invited to hear state and local educators review vocational education programs at Coronado School. Dr. William Odell, district surveyor, will begin at 7 30 p m with a short review of facility planning. The session will cover existing and proposed junior college and technical programs in or near Scottsdale.
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Coronado School
William Odell
Nation's Temperatures By United Press International
The report provides 24 hour temperature and precipitation data ending at 4 am from UPI. It lists widespread readings across multiple regions, noting highs, lows, rainfall amounts, and notable weather patterns observed during the period.
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Wahine Ferry Disaster Off Wellington Claims 100 Missing
A typhoon wrecked the Wahine near Pinnacle Rocks off Wellington harbor. Police say 45 bodies recovered, 101 survivors in hospitals. fear death toll could reach 150. Passengers and crew describe chaos as small boats rescued many from icy seas.
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Fire damages Phoenix LEAP center amid arson probe
Investigators inspected the Okemah Neighborhood Community Center in south Phoenix after an early morning fire. Chief Bob Ross said multiple fires may indicate arson. The blaze, second in two weeks, caused several thousand dollars in damage to the roof and front of the LEAP run building, which previously housed the S A Dabner General Baptist Temple. College students alerted the fire department and four units contained the fire. The center, built about a decade ago, had only recently become LEAP property.
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UPI
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S.A. Dabner General Baptist Temple
Leap Commission
Scottsdale Birth Announcements Summary
At Baptist Hospital and St Josephs and Good Samaritan and Good Hospital in Scottsdale area births were recorded on March 30 to April 3. Neal and Nancy Carlson welcomed a boy. Gary and Jean Ginther a girl. Thomas and Ginger Fissell a girl. Carmelo and Elizabeth Santoro a boy. Henry Moore and Kathleen Stella a boy. David Never and Kare a girl. Rodger Osif and Inez a girl.
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Missing Himalayan cat Tamiko sought by Holli Savage
Holli Savage of .6737 E Wilshire reports her rare Himalayan cat Tamiko is missing since Saturday. Tamiko has black paws and a black face with long hair and is due to have kittens soon. Holli asks readers to help locate Tamiko.
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