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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1968

Page

6

Rusk Sees climactic Vietnam fighting ahead at seminar

Secretary of State Dean Rusk told a Phoenix audience that heavy combat may mark a climactic period in Vietnam as North Vietnam seeks its objectives. He vouched for the San Antonio peace formula and urged patience while pursuing Pueblo negotiations with North Korea, stressing the need for a durable peace amid nuclear age dangers. He noted the United States has issued numerous peace proposals to Hanoi and spoke about the Pueblo incident and Korea at Panmunjom.

Vietnam State Department Phoenix World Affairs Council North Vietnam Rusk Johnson San Antonio United States Hanoi United Nations U.N Thant U.S

Saigon Rockets Hit Da Nang U S Base Amid Vietnam Attacks

News reports describe renewed rocket fire on Da Nang air base with no casualties, following earlier American losses at Tan Son Nhut. Hue’s Citadel sees a near end to a 25 day defense, with heavy combat killing thousands. Thant urges talks as CIA ethics and U S politics unfold.

Saigon U.S da Nang South Vietnam Tan Son Nhut Hue

Scottsdale mayor urges school board to use citizen committees

Mayor Bud Tims told Coronado High School listeners that close liaison with taxpayers helps all government sectors. He argued Scottsdale's success with citizen committees should guide the school board in obtaining results, while leaving open the option to hire outside experts if needed.

Bud Tims Scottsdale Coronado High School Tims Citizen Earl Sumrall

ASU urged to create law enforcement degree by city police chief

Police Chief Walter Nemetz urged Arizona State University to establish a recognized degree in law enforcement at Tempe. He argued ASU could lead by offering courses for officers, noting NAU and UA already support such programs and referencing governor crime commission recommendations.

Walter Nemetz Arizona State University Tempe School Nemetz G. Homer Durham Northern Arizona University University of Arizona ASU John White Dr. Durham Nemely Durham

Burglary Foiled At Scott Imports Lot

A patrol officer stopped an auto theft attempt at Scott Imports 7520 E McDowell Rd after noticing a broken office window and a car with lights on. Police found keys in the front seat and a burglar fled before arrival. The incident mirrors a prior break-in at Jack Ross lot in February.

Scott Imports McDowell Rd Service Managers Jack Ross

Salt River Project to release water from Granite Reef Dam

Salt River Project will release about 5 000 cubic feet per second from Stewart Mountain Dam into the channel toward Country Club Drive and Tempe Bridge with 1 600 cfs diverted into canals. Inflow to the Salt River system runs about 3 000 cfs as storage remains limited. A 24 hour review will determine when the flow stops as unfilled storage nears 100 000 acre feet across Roosevelt Apache Canyon and Sahuaros lakes.

Stewart Saguaro Lake Country Club Drive Tempe Bridge Salt River Tonto Creek Verde River Bartlett Horseshoe Dam Verde System Roosevelt Apache, Canyon Sahuaro Lakes

Phoenix Lincoln Day dinner draws 425 Republicans

Ultra conservative faction leaders attended the Towne House event in Phoenix with Keith Jensen among those absent from introductions. Rep Sam Steiger used the platform to attack Dean Rusk and Sen Robert Kennedy over Vietnam policy and urged cutting ties with enemies. Governor Williams honored Margaret Morgan for 15 years of volunteer work at the Republican headquarters.

Towne House Phoenix Keith Jensen Maricopa County Republican Committee Jensen Steiger Dean Rusk Rusk Arizona Sen Robert Kennedy Vietnam Kennedy Williams Margaret T. Morgan E. Pierce Republican

Scottsdale group pushes early start for junior college

A Scottsdale residents group led by Paul Messinger urges Maricopa County to begin Scottsdale Junior College classes this fall in temporary quarters rather than wait until 1971. The STEP Committee plans to attend a Junior College board meeting at 8 pm Monday at 106 E. Washington to push for an earlier start and to learn district plans.

Scottsdale Maricopa County Scottsdale Junior College Paul Messinger Junior College Mittee Bud Tims E. Washington Messinger

Scottsdale Mayoral Hopeful Denies Leaving Town

Dan Bartos, 47, denied reports he moved from Scottsdale or planned to quit his mayoral campaign. He said he will stay, continue efforts to improve Scottsdale, and plans a full statement later. Barros defended his past, noting events from 25 years ago and asserting he remains committed to taxpayers and the city.

Dan Bartos Town Scottsdale Sai Barros

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