24 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1967
Page
1
General William Westmoreland told a publishers group in New York that Vietnam war protests domestically aid the Communists by signaling broad opposition to the war. He condemned what he called unpatriotic acts that could bolster enemy aims.
A Tucson man was killed on the University of Arizona campus after falling from a sixth story construction site at the Psychology Building. Deputies say the victim’s identity is being withheld pending kin notification. The incident occurred near 3rd Street and North Cherry Avenue.
Vladimir Komarov dies after Soyuz 1 re entry mishap tied to parachute cords. First known Soviet space fatality, Kremlin funeral declared, and national impact felt amid tie to Cape Kennedy fire. Johnson sends condolence as Moscow notes delay to space programs.
U S aircraft bombed five MIG interceptor bases in North Vietnam in daylight raids across the DMZ. F4C Phantom jets hit Hoa Lac near Hanoi and navy fighters struck Kep near Hanoi while B 52s crossed the DMZ. Ground forces began a large operation named Manhattan farther north, aiming to destroy supply routes near the Iron Triangle.
Ronald Knight, 23, was arrested after a traffic stop near 76th St and Indian School Rd following a chase. He allegedly swung at an officer and kicked another during a search attempt, facing counts of simple assault traffic violations and a California warrant for possession of stolen money orders. Bond set at 2750 dollars.
Shellie Smith an 18 year old Phoenix high school student will be queen of the Scottsdale Jaycees Junior Rodeo to be held May 6 and 7 She was chosen from 21 contestants at a Saturday competition Her princesses are Debbie Maupin and Gina Buck Members of the royal court were named at a Saturday dinner at Lulu Belle Judges included Mrs Sheila Spitz Donald Chambers and Jim Spero They judged horsemanship character ability and appearance
Two 13 year old boys Thomas Higgins and Tommy LeIferman were rescued from a ledge in the Superstition Mountains by an H43 B Husky helicopter from Williams AFB. Major Richard R. Cowles and Airman Thomas Cortez performed the hoist rescue after spending the night on the cliff. The youths began their climb during a family picnic at Doris Camp and were uninjured after being lowered to the mountain base.
Nationwide referendum shows rank and file Teamsters voting strongly against a new master contract with major truckers. Chicago area drivers, Philadelphia Local 107, and San Francisco Local 8 rejected terms amid pay raise demands and separate local contracts.
Arizona Public Service will underground a 12 000 volt feeder along Second Street between Miller and Scottsdale Roads as part of a 65000 dollar beautification project. About 40 poles will be removed, new street lighting installed, and meters moved to rear of 38 homes with the utility paying relocation costs.
Indonesia declares the Chinese chargé d'affaires and consul general persona non grata and orders their departure within five days. Peking retaliates by declaring Indonesia's chargé d'affaires and another diplomat persona non grata with a deadline of April 30. The exchange follows a downturn since the 1965 failed communist coup and mass arrests of communists.
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