21 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1968
Page
1
A pre-dawn blast at the Soviet Embassy in Washington DC damaged the ground floor office and shattered several windows. No injuries were reported. Police seek two suspects as officials express sympathy and offer aid to the Soviet mission.
The report lists closing prices and percentage changes for major securities led by American Can American Motors and Boeing with mixed gains and losses. Names like DuPont General Electric General Motors Ford and Union Pacific appear among many others reflecting a broad market swing.
Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius told the Senate Armed Services Committee the Navy is studying a sea based defensive missile system to supplement the nation’s anti missile protection. Adm. Thomas Moorer and Gen. Leonard Chapman Jr. joined in noting possible longer range missiles and surface ship armaments for a defense in depth.
House Speaker Stan Turley says Gov. Jack Williams may be asked next week to call a special session for April 10 to revamp the state Industrial Commission. Senate President Humphrey opposes, preferring action in the regular session. A public hearing before the Senate Labor and Management Committee is set for Thursday evening.
Imogene Suzette Biltz 70 of 4623 F Coronado died Monday at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. Born in Quincy Illinois she lived in the Valley since 1964. Survived by husband Sylvain Francis two sons Sylvain Francis Jr and Harry A a brother and 11 grandchildren. Rosary tomorrow at Messinger Mortuary Mass Friday at St Theresa Catholic Church Burial Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 2 pm today.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the fifth 1968 underground test at Yucca Flat Nevada. The device was triggered at 7:30 a.m. Pacific, 2100 feet below the desert floor, with a yield up to 200000 tons of TNT and no offsite shock or radiation leakage reported.
An immense Arctic outbreak freezes most of the East with record lows. Grand Rapids Minnesota hits 8 below, Pittsburgh 6 below, Akron 4 below as wind gusts up to 52 mph and sleet flood roads. Travelers warned across Kentucky and eastern Tennessee with two inches of snow forecast.
A Paris court heard arguments from two businessmen accused of insulting President Charles de Gaulle by making ashtrays with his caricature. A verdict was expected next week.
UPI reports U S Marines break into the Hue Citadel at 4 am after a 22 day battle. Helicopters fly in reinforcements despite anti aircraft fire as napalm turns Viet Cong positions to flames near the imperial palace. Lt Gen Chapman says 300 to 500 holdouts could last days.
UPI report outlines sharp House and Senate exchanges on Vietnam policy. Representative Rivers calls for using reserves and military control to win. Senator Church condemns a globalist focus at home. McNamara defends the Gulf of Tonkin resolution and denies collusion with attackers.
Dr Joseph L Knutson president of Concordia College Moorhead Minn will address a Phoenix area alumni dinner at Abiding Savoir Lutheran Church Continental Dr at 70th St Sunday The 5 30 p m dinner follows a 5 p m fellowship period He will also preach 8 30 a m and 11 a m services at Bethel Lutheran Church Phoenix on Feb 25
G A Helland has been named general manager of the Woolco Department Store at Hayden Plaza East Scottsdale and Curry Roads succeeding Ramon Von Tersch who becomes a merchandizing field representative in New York. Helland arrives from Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin where he led a Woolco store for 14 years and has 16 years with F W Woolworth Co. He is a native of Austin Minnesota and will move his wife and six children to the area after the school year ends.
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