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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1968

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Nixon aims to keep gold price at 35 an ounce

Gold prices jumped on European markets amid Kennedy's remarks about options on future prices. White House spokesman Ziegler denied any change in Nixon's stance and reiterated the aim to maintain the official 35 dollar per ounce price.

New York UPI U.S. Treasuryecretary David M U.S Bob Richard M. Nixon Nixon Paris London France Kennedy Ziegler Chicago United States

Burglaries Reported Stolen Dresses Watches and Gear

Scottsdale police said a thief entered Barbara Shebek’s home between 7 30 and 9 45 p m Tuesday and took a gold wristwatch valued at 250 to 500 and Lotus originals worth more than 600 along with about a dozen dresses. A second theft involved two electric guitars and two amplifiers valued at 385 from a storage area behind Douglas Huntress’s apartment after a padlock was broken. A third burglary at Peace of Creation on Indian School Road saw a stereo, tape player, tapes and incense worth 390 taken after a rear door was forced open.

Scottsdale Barbara Shebek E. Heatherbrae Peace of Creation Indian School Rd Rolland Barnett

Saigon says US rushes peace talks in Vietnam

Premier Tran Van Huong told UPI the United States is forcing haste in Vietnam negotiations and criticized halting bombing of North Vietnam to push talks. He warned Americans not to be tricked as in Korea and urged patience with the Communists. The Paris talks, slated to open November 6, show no sign of progress amid Viet Cong rights disputes and Saigon Washington rifts.

Paris UPI South Vietnam United States America North Vietnam Tran van Huong Huong Daniel Southerland Saigon Huang Panmunjom Korea Washington

Reds shell 13 Viet Nam cities amid crash that kills 14 GIs

UPI reports Communist forces shelled 13 cities and bases from the delta to the north. A U S Air Force C 130 transport carrying 44 GIs crashed after takeoff from Chu Lai, killing 14 and wounding 30. South Vietnam’s premier Tran Van Huong warned of a 30 000 strong nationwide offensive as Viet Cong raids continued near Tam Ky and Da Nang with light Allied losses overall.

Saigon UPI South Vietnam Chu Lai Tam Ky Mekong Delta U.S

President Johnson Hospitalized With Upper Respiratory Infection

Washington reports President Johnson was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital for several days with an upper respiratory infection and slight bronchial irritation. Dr Burkley noted a rasping cough and sore throat, with fever at 101.6, and the president was placed on rest and a soft bland diet.

Washington UPI Johnson White House George, C. Christian Bethesday Naval Hospital George G. Burkley Christian Burkley Bethesda

New FBI squad studied King assassination before Ray trial

James Earl Ray murder case in Memphis faces delays as Judge W Preston Battle keeps March 3 as tentative date. Foreman cites FBI files claiming agents monitored threats to Martin Luther King Jr for two years prior to the April 4 killing and suggests others may have been involved.

Memphis Tenn UPI James Earl Ray FBI Martin Luther King Jr Foreman Battle Martin Guther King

WWI Vets Plan Officers Election at Scottsdale VFW Hall

The Scottsdale Barracks of the Veterans of World War I will hold its regular meeting and election of officers at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Scottsdale VFW hall 222 S. Wells Fargo. Members and invited veterans are urged to attend.

Scottsdale VFW S. Wells Fargo

City Receives AAA Pedestrian Safety Award

Scottsdale police and city officials accepted a special citation from AAA for pedestrian safety at the city council meeting. Lt. Fred Todd received the award from Richard Davies as Scottsdale earned the honor for the second consecutive year with no pedestrian deaths and few injuries in 1966 1967.

Scottsdale Fred Todd American Automobile Association Richard Davies Ed Aaa AAA Davies

Man convicted of indecent exposure given probation and mental care

Phoenix man Frank Samuel Baker 24 was found guilty of indecent exposure for the third time by Magistrate Ed Boyle. He received six months probation and ordered psychiatric treatment. A Scottsdale police officer arrested Baker on November 12 after he was seen outside a laundromat at 1013 North Scottsdale Road wearing only a white T-shirt and black socks.

Ed Boyle Phoenix Frank Samuel Baker Mike Hurley Baker Boyle Los Angeles Scottsdale N. Scottsdale. Rd

Jerome Named Assistant Magistrate at Scottsdale Court

Jerome was appointed assistant magistrate of Scottsdale's city court for Judge Boyle's absence. The appointment came from the city council on the recommendation of Magistrate Ka Boyle. Don Jerome, a Phoenix attorney, will fill in on the city bench during the magistrate's absence.

Phoenix Don Jerome Scottsdale Jerome Ka Boyle Judge Boyle

Soviets Withdraw Guided Missile Ships From Mediterranean

London based defense sources report the Soviet Union has pulled all guided missile ships from the Mediterranean. About 30 to 35 of the 50 initial ships remain, including several submarines some nuclear, with ports in Suez Alexandria Latakia and Mers el Kebir still used for support. The move reduces Soviet naval power in the region though submarines sustain a limited posture for Arab allies.

London UPI Soviet Union Mediterranean Russia Moskva Suez Alexandria Latakia Mers-El- Khebir Algeria Middle East NATO Kremlin Israel Moscow Egypt

Opposition to PAHUTE MESA nuclear blast delays test

The planned underground nuclear blast at PAHUTE MESA Nevada was postponed 24 hours due to high winds at the Nevada test site. The delay shifts the detonation to 8:30 a.m. Thursday as the AEC addresses opponents in a seven hour briefing. Attendees included Las Vegas hotelman Howard Hughes representatives and five Utah scientists from the national Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy.

Pahute Mesa UPI United States Nevada Test Site Atomic Energy Commission AEC Las Vegas Howard Hughes Utah National Committee

Furnace motor fire doused with $300 damage to home

Rural Fire Department reported a blaze Tuesday evening at 6 52 damaging the furnace motor of Jack Crowe at 8215 E Gary. Firemen said the damage was confined to the motor. A small grass fire at 8117 E Osborn and a trash bin behind K Mart at 7902 E McDowell Rd caused no damage.

Jack Crowe E. Gary E. Osborn K-Mart E. McDowell

Five Scottsdale residents become U S citizens at Phoenix ceremony

Five Scottsdale residents gained U S citizenship in special ceremonies at the Federal Building in Phoenix on Monday. Natives listed include Austria’s Marija Vida Kucenas, China’s Yee Ha Ng, Korea’s An Cha Bridge, and the Philippines pair Lemuel Ignacio and Gena Ignacio, along with their Scottsdale addresses.

Scottsdale U.S Austria China Korea Philippines Federal Building Phoenix Marija Vida Kucenas E. Pasadena Yee Ha Ng An. Cha Bridge E. Polk Lemuel F and Gena“M. Ignacio

Collision on Pima and McDowell causes injuries and damages

Scottsdale police report a Tuesday evening crash at Pima and McDowell involving Vincent Sala and Jo Ann Termain. Sala, cited for failure to stop, drove south on Pima and failed to stop at a stop sign, colliding with the Termain vehicle. Passenger Jennie Termain was injured and treated at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. total damage about 3600 dollars with Sala's car 2500 dollars and the Termain car 1100 dollars.

Pima McDowell Rds Scottsdale Jennie Termain Globe Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Jo.Ann Termain Vincent J. Sala Valley Vista Sala McDowell Termain

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