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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
7
A brief note records a farewell message told to Sarita just before a traveler began a world wide journey. The account notes the timing and emotional tone of the departure as he prepared to set off on his global trek.
Indians land projects near Salt River move forward as bids open for the extension toward Hayden and Country Club in Mesa. County engineer estimates a 90 day completion after award with seasonal checks by an agency. preliminary engineering work reportedly finished 30 days ago.
Apollo 8 and crew enter the fifth lunar orbit at noon as planned. Commander Frank Borman makes key decisions while Earth telecasts the mission and the crew’s moon view. Meanwhile Pueblo sailors reach Midway Island on their return from captivity after 11 months. The White House orders a government investigation into beatings of Pueblo crew members during North Korean captivity.
An observer notes red specks on a seismograph near Mummy Mountain just before noon, suggesting unusual activity in the area around 11 o clock. Willard C. Greene reports the readings as early indicators of a possible Santa Claus arrival.
Weather notes predict a brief sighting window of three to four minutes after moonset as Apollo crosses the moon terminator. The event could occur within two hours, with Apollo appearing as a bright speck near the terminator if light conditions allow. Skies are generally fair with variable high clouds and a breezy Wednesday. highs in the upper 60s, lows around mid 30s.
A fire early this morning heavily damaged a couple’s residence. The blaze appeared to start in a bedroom area, and total damage is estimated at $7,500. Local authorities and fire units responded promptly to extinguish the blaze.
Scottsdale and the League of Arizona Cities warned the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors they will seek a writ of mandamus in superior court if they do not rescind action establishing the McDowell Mountain Irrigation District northeast of Scottsdale. The district serves 11,400 acres for Fountain Hills development by McCulloch Properties, Inc., drawing criticism from city officials and a supervisor who questioned the move.
Scottsdale City Council approves revisions to the sign ordinance to identify large buildings near Los Arcos Mall. Changes limit signs to 250 square feet per building face, cap character height at six feet, require three dimensional, internally lit signs, and permit signs on multiple sides depending on building size and location.
City council votes 4 to 2 to accept bids for work on 77th Street from Oak to McDowell and 86th Street along Pima Park. Only the half of 86th Street will be improved, pending a potential contribution from property owner Peter Robinson who offered a right of way if the city funded his half. The council plans to proceed with the improvements as outlined.
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