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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1968

Page

7

Nixon to brief on Vietnam talks at LBJ Ranch

Nixon said he and Agnew will fly to the LBJ Ranch for a briefing with President Johnson and top aides on Paris talks. Johnson invited them after telephoning Thursday night, with Gyrus Vance and Dean Rusk joining the briefing as needed. Humphrey visits the ranch but not at same time as Nixon.

LBJ Nixon Vietnam Raymond M. Lahr Miami Beach UPI Richard M. Nixon Lbj Ranch Johnson Paris Spiro T. Agnew GOP Russia Gyrus Vance U.S Dean Rusk Agnew Hubert H. Humphrey Michigan George Romney

Pole Obstruction Standoff At 64th and Indian School

A stalled dispute over a street side power pole near Waldorf Apartments triggers blame between APS Brisco Paving Bell Construction and the city. Brisco cites unpaid work and delays from storms. APS cites workload and union rules. city officials fault developers for not coordinating with the utility. The pole blocks the curb area as paving firms seek payment.

64Th St Indian School Rd Arizona Public Service John Hayward Brisco Paving APS Bell Construction Company Waldorf 64Th and Hayward

Humphrey and Johnson confer at LBJ Ranch

Vice President Humphrey meets with President Johnson at the LBJ Ranch in Texas. White House comments suggest talks focused on foreign policy and other matters. In Chicago, Democratic official denies rumors of moving the convention amid a telephone strike and confirms the August 26 Chicago date.

Humphrey Johnson Lbj Ranch Austin Texas White House Chicago Democratic Party John Criswell

British Eagle crash kills 44 on Bavarian highway

A Viscount from British Eagle Airlines crashed in flames on a Bavarian superhighway near Munich. Police reported no survivors among 44 passengers and a four member crew on the London to Innsbruck flight.

Munich Germany British Eagle Airlines Bavaria London Innsbruck

Navajo Council Ousts Poverty Aide Ted Mitchell

The Navajo Tribal Council advisory committee voted 12 to 3 to remove Ted Mitchell of Phoenix, head of the reservation legal aid society funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The move follows a feud with Annie Wauneka who struck him and accused him of laughing at her and the tribe. Mitchell escorted to edge of reservation near Gallup, N.M. after the vote amid Navajo discontent with his interference in tribal affairs.

Window Rock UPI Navajo Tribal Council Ted Mitchell Phoenix Office of Economic Opportunity Mitchell Annie Wauneka Gallup N.M

Survival course ends with poaching fine

In Lander Wyoming John Adell's outdoor survival class learned living off the land can be hazardous. He was shown how to kill sage chickens for food in an emergency. A justice of the peace cited sage chickens as out of season and fined Adell $64 for poaching.

Lander Wyo UPI John Adell Adell Justice of the Peace

Sword and musket charge during Berkeley Street robbery

In London a travel agency burglary escalated as Maj. John Wilkinson-Latham and his sons chased six robbers. Officers, including PC Peter Butcher, seized an 1854 musket and swords from the gang, who fled with $9,600 after firing shotguns. Onlookers recalled a Charge of the Light Brigade atmosphere.

London UPI Berkeley Street Cook’s John Wilkinson- Latham Robert Christopher Peter Butcher Butcher Light Brigade Wilkinson Maj

Unclear Weather Outlook With Scattered Storms

Partly cloudy today through Saturday with scattered late afternoon and nighttime thundershowers. Highs range from 97 to 102 degrees.

Texts gradually recognize minorities in Scottsdale schools

Scottsdale School officials move toward multi-ethnic editions as publishers begin including Black and other minority history. Teachers note current texts underrepresent minorities, with most historybooks lacking dedicated sections. Surveys show persistent omission and distortion of minority info in high school social studies and history courses.

Charles Hill Scottsdale Mike Dowty Dowly Ken Moore Hohokam Elementary School National Education Association Seottsdale School

Motorola Vice President Hogan Leaves for Fairchild Post

Dr. C Lester Hogan resigned as Motorola Semiconductor division vice president to become president of Fairchild Camera and Instrument Co in Mountain View California. Motorola chief Robert Galvin reportedly barred Hogan from entering the plant as guards were placed at the door. Hogan planned to announce the move in California Monday.

Dr. C. Lester Hogan Tod Motorola Dr. Hogan Fairchild Camera and Instrument Co Mountain View Calif Robert Galvin Hogan Chicago Fairchild Galvin Daniel Noble Arizona Stephen L. Levy John R. Welty Walter J. Schuch

Regional AAU swim meet opens in Scottsdale

Lee Ann LaBar of Phoenix wins two events and swims on a winning relay in the girls 10 and under at the Scottsdale Pool. Timmy Ryder of Scottsdale leads local efforts with a blue ribbon in the boys 10 and under 200-meter relay. Arizona swimmers take 15 of 16 firsts as Kathy Carr of New Mexico wins the girls 13 14 100 meter breaststroke. Vince Gullette of the Arizona Desert Rats is expected to arrive for the meet.

Lee Ann LaBar Phoenix Scottsdale Miss LaBar Timmy Ryder Arizona Kathy Carr New Mexico Vince Gullette Arizona Desert Rats Tennessee

Dance to Aid Fire Victims at Eldorado Park

Scottsdale Teen Council hosts a 7 p m benefit dance at Eldorado Park Recreation Building to aid Jim Long a Coronado High junior whose Tempe home on E Taylor burned Tuesday night Proceeds help the family rent a temporary home Two bands including the Blue Experience will perform with admission 75 cents per person

Scottsdale Sue Rider Coronado Jim Randy Richardson Dora

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