27 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1967
Page
1
An Arizona Public Service employee found leaf-like material believed to be marijuana while reading meters at 47 S Old Scottsdale Rd. Donald Ragan of 3233 EB Virginia reported locating the substance in a tube and two plastic sacks. Police expected an analysis today.
Health authorities treat hundreds of Indians for colds pneumonia and other illnesses from last week’s blizzard on the Navajo Reservation. Frank Chambers says many seek medical help as roads reopen more patients can travel to ships Rock and other centers for care. food and hay are trucks to tribal headquarters for distribution.
The Pima Maricopa Indian Community adopts a Coldwell Banker plan guiding future urban design for the Salt River reservation near Scottsdale. It envisions 8500 acres of recreation, two commercial centers, a non incorporated town, a college by 1970, strict building codes, green spaces, and minimal paving to preserve the Central Arizona landscape while creating a center for both Indian and non Indian development.
Dozens of city employees will take traffic control classes to aid police during emergencies and large events. City Manager Bill Donaldson said trained workers, wearing city uniforms and with proper IDs, will relieve officers and reduce overtime, with Parada del Sol cited as an example.
Yuma police investigate a citation issued to Police Chief Joseph L. Hickey for failure to control his vehicle and for leaving the scene. A patrol report says Hickey’s patrol car rear collided with Mrs. Richard Regan’s auto near downtown Friday night. both were treated and released. Mayor Thoma Allt said Hickey is on injury leave pending medical clearance.
Laotian high command said government troops fought two North Vietnamese forces in southern Laos near Muang Phatsune and Mahaxay while warning of a possible counterattack. Washington and Bangkok described raids on the rice harvest and tensions in Thakhek as the conflict spreads.
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Two South Vietnamese battalions trapped a Viet Cong battalion on the south coast of the DMZ. About 203 enemy killed in eight hours as M 16 rifles were used for the first time. The Communist force of roughly 400 broke and fled.
The U S Office of Economic Opportunity approved an emergency grant of 150000 dollars to the Navajo Indian tribe struck by an eight day blizzard before Christmas. Gov Williams approved via telegram to Noe Klores in Washington. Douglas talks resume between striking unions and Phelps Dodge Corp aided by FMCS director William Simkin and mediator Walter Maggiolo.
Governor Williams sent the tax bills to the attorney general for constitutionality review. Assistant AGs Eubank and Winter said most bills are OK, with five major ones held for further study. They expect signings but will report concerns to the legislature in January.
Salt River Project officials report six reservoirs hold more than 400000 acre feet, more than triple the storage before the December 1965 floods that split the Valley. An airplane will survey snow in the watershed as road closures ease.
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