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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1969
Page
2
Paris reports Bank of France losses of 42.6 million dollars in gold and foreign currency for April 18 to 24, with a prior week at 41.2 million. Since De Gaulle's resignation, France has spent over a third of its 6 billion stockpile to prop up the franc amid infighting and protests.
Former Communist leader Dr Bella V Dodd who left the party and returned to the Catholic Church died in a Manhattan hospital. She was known as a militant figure in the movement earlier in her career.
In Paris the Viet Cong signaled willingness to talk with other parties beyond the South Vietnamese government as Paris talks face new dynamics. The United States offered to negotiate military and political matters together, easing previous conditions. U.S. Ambassador Lodge urged steps toward immediate withdrawal of foreign troops and a demilitarized zone. Tass reported the death of Lt Gen Anatoly Radomtsev, commander of Soviet air defense, without details.
Fredrick W. Greenwald 60 longtime educator and conservationist died Tuesday at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. He headed education offices at Williams AFB and Luke AFB and earned a master's at Arizona State University. He served in WWII as Air Force education specialist and later worked as a psychologist and VA guidance chief. He chaired Avizoria Conservation Council and served on Arizona Game Protective Association wilderness committee. Survivors include wife Frances and a sister in Minnesota. Funeral 11 am Saturday in Scottsdale with calling Thursday at Messinger Mortuary. Donations suggested to Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Coronary Care Unit.
Israel said commando units struck Nile River dams bridges power pylons nearly 400 miles inside Egypt in retaliation for attacks across the Suez Canal. Cairo denied the raid and called Israeli claims a credibility gap while confirming an artillery exchange near the canal.
A 73-year-old Scottsdale woman remains in fair condition in the intensive care unit after a Tuesday one car crash. Margaret J. Shannon 76 of 2700 N Hayden was a passenger in a car driven by Ida M Webb 53 of the same address. Webb looked away to check her five month old grandson Troy causing the vehicle to strike a pole at Hayden and Virginia. Damage was about 1000 dollars. Webb and the child were treated and released from emergency at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. Webb cited for failure to control her vehicle.
Police arrested a 5 year old man Tuesday evening on vagrancy and drunken state charges after allegedly exposing himself to two boys in the 7100 block of E Thomas. The man reportedly asked for a park to sleep and spoke of sexual activities before exposing himself. the boys reported the incident to their friend’s mother, who contacted police.
Public Works Director Marc Stragier says crews are spraying larvae in water patches after eggs were laid by mosquitoes. Eggs should hatch within ten days, making eradication a top priority. Residents are urged to help by removing standing water, pouring a little salad oil on ponds, or calling city hall if larvae remain on city property.
A 14 year old Scottsdale boy was bitten by a German shepherd while riding a minibike with a friend near Chaparral Road. Mrs William Kolmos of 8625 Thornwood said her son may avoid anti rabies shots as authorities search for the dog.
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