Midwest flood toll climbs as towns brace for crest
Flood plains across the upper Midwest prompt mass evacuations and millions in damage. Minot's Mouse River threat rises with a second crest foreseen at 22 feet. St Paul and Sioux City face inundation while Wisconsin and South Dakota towns count losses and scramble resources.
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British troops head for riots Montserrat curfew declared
London reports the Minerva with Marines steamed toward Montserrat to enforce a curfew and state of emergency after two nights of clashes. Civilians were injured in the riots sparked by a barroom incident involving an off duty police officer.
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Toolco Air West sale backed by CAB examiner
A Civil Aeronautics Board examiner recommended approving Toolco Howard Hughes operation's purchase of Air West Airlines. The examiner said the move is in the public interest and would not create monopolies or restrain competition. Employee protections and a condition blocking Hughes Tool Co from selling airplanes to Air West were proposed.
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Sirhan awaits verdict in Kennedy assassination case
A 12 jurors panel deliberated on Sirhan B Sirhan whether he killed Senator Robert F Kennedy or acted as a mental case. They faced possible verdicts of first degree murder with a separate penalty phase or second degree murder. The judge told jurors a death or life sentence could result and noted he could alter a death verdict to life imprisonment.
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Woman injured in Scottsdale traffic crash
A 54 year old St Louis woman was slightly hurt in a Scottsdale traffic accident Monday afternoon. Katherine Walsh 54 of St Louis pulled from a stop sign at Second Street and Miller Roads colliding with Mary Millstead 44 of 8662 East Solano Drive. Walsh cited for failure to yield at a stop sign.
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Nixon unveils revised budget with 34 billion in welfare and defense cuts
President Nixon released a revised budget totaling 192.9 billion, with 34 billion in cuts mainly from welfare and defense. The plan aims for a 5.8 billion surplus, trims Social Security increases, and targets domestic programs including international lending, conservation, Post Office and transport, veterans loans, and atomic energy and space spending.
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Outpost Diamond 3 Under Siege by Communist Forces
UPI report from Nat Gibson details a large battle near Patrol Base Diamond 3, 33 miles west-northwest of Saigon. Beehive artillery and air strikes repelled waves of attackers, 238 killed in action with 18 U.S. dead and three wounded. 198 enemy bodies found near the base and 40 more across the Cambodian border.
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Bliss Bids Farewell as GOP Chair in Nixon Victory Speech
Ray C. Bliss delivered his farewell as Republican National Chairman describing Nixon's 1968 victory as an organized win. He praised GOP women delegates at the national conference and noted his resignation effective today as Rep. Rogers Morton was elected successor. The committee praised the administration for decisive steps to reverse drifting crisis policies.
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Tornado kills 165 in East Pakistan’s Dacca area
A tornado striking East Pakistan’s capital Dacca and surrounding areas killed at least 165 people and injured more than 1,000. The storm, reported by Radio Pakistan and heard in New Delhi, tracked at about 90 miles per hour.
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Kret seeks GOP meeting to settle Arizona Senate leadership
State Senator David Kret says 17 Republican senators should convene to resolve the leadership issue after resigning as Senate Majority Leader. He asks Senate President William Porter to call the session, notes delays over the budget and Easter recess, and suggests remaining as majority leader only if all GOP members unite on policy.
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UPI
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Youth faces marijuana charge in Scottsdale incident
An 18 year old Scottsdale youth, Karl Hendrickson of 7808 E Heatherbrae, is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of marijuana after police stopped a car near Coronado High School about 3 15 p m Friday. A search found marijuana seeds on the floor and a lid of marijuana under the dash. Hendrickson and a 14 year old were arrested and the teen said Hendrickson gave him a marijuana cigarette.
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Coronado High School
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Rostropovich Delivers Standout Farewell at Gammage
The Phoenix Symphony under conductor Guy Taylor featured Mstislav Rostropovich in Prokofieff's Simfonia Concertante for cello. Rostropovich dazzled the audience with flawless technique, earned multiple standing ovations, and closed with Bach's Saraband in G minor after an opening Weber Overture to Euryanthe.
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Gammage Auditorium
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Gammage
Phoenix Symphony
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False Teeth Security and Denture Advice Then and Now
An ad extols FASTEETH dentures paste for firmer teeth and easier eating, noting denture breath helps and urges regular dentist visits. A concert review praises Taylor's decade of work with the Symphony, calling for a stronger finale and noting tonight's repeat performance at Phoenix Union Auditorium with Rostropovich missed yesterday.
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Phoenix Union Auditorium
Rostropovich
Free Ticket Prize Claim at Scottsdale Progress
Classified note announces a free prize where readers must visit the Progress to claim tickets by presenting the location and day of appearance. It invites readers to provide where and when the item appeared to collect the tickets.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
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