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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
6
UPI reports a quiet Pearl Harbor anniversary with a Navy authorized ceremony for state legislators at the USS Arizona Memorial to honor 2,409 dead from the December 7, 1941 attack. The piece recalls waves of planes, ships damaged or sunk, and the broader impact on Americans.
A 73 year old Scottsdale resident, Frank Jerger, complains of daily trash along 10202 North Scottsdale Road fronting his property. He says city cleanup has not occurred for weeks, with only one prior cleaning by city workers during holidays. He cannot bend easily and wants action from city. Local forecast notes fair skies with variable clouds and highs near 68 to 73 degrees.
North Vietnamese officials accuse the United States of blocking talks by denying independent bargaining status to the Viet Cong while in Paris the delegation leader vows recognition if the Viet Cong gains power in Vietnam.
Chuck Malchaski shot a four under par 68 at the Scottsdale Century Country Club to maintain a two round lead in the $50 000 PGA Club Professional Championship. Dick Bies slipped to 74 and dropped six strokes back as the field prepared for the final two days. Johnny Bulla and Jim Mooney were among Arizona players to advance from the 147 cut to 90 for the final rounds.
Fourteen of fifteen defendants in a Phoenix marijuana raid were freed. Five adults had charges dropped at Scottsdale Justice Court. Nine juveniles were referred to County Juvenile Court where cases were dismissed. One adult, John D Edwards, 26, sought a continuance. Several other adults had prior dismissals or withdrawals.
A town hall meeting will be held to draw up a plan for Scottsdale cultural development. Haldermann says the discussion will decide on ballet or modern dance programs and the music offerings for youth, including folk pop electronic band and chorus options. Children are invited to attend.
The planning commission will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Scottsdale Civic Center 300 E Main St to hear petitions on a medical center site plan in Plaza de la Choza and other action items. Protests may be registered.
Yakima, Washington UPI report says airline baggage crew discovered a 40 pound lion cub in the cargo hold of an Air West plane arriving from Pasco. Officials contacted Exotic Diversions in Kennewick to arrange shipment to Phoenix.
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