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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
1
United Press International notes temperatures and precipitation for a 24 hour period ending at 4 am. The brief summarizes regional conditions and highlights notable swings in temperature and rainfall.
London reports an outbreak of Hong Kong flu in Britain’s Midlands. Health Minister David Ennals says 600 000 doses of antiflu vaccine have been issued as Dow Jones closes with unspecified averages.
Scottsdale reports the state Board of Medical Examiners will meet to decide the fate of convicted abortionist Dr. Charles Keever. Keever, 50, faces potential license revocation after a February 1967 abortion conviction and is serving four years on probation. He also awaits a trial next month on a second degree murder charge linked to Peggy Klein's death in November 1967 following an abortion.
Phnom Penh reports Prince Norodom Sihanouk confirms a US helicopter was shot down nine miles inside Cambodian territory in Mondelkiri, killing three crewmen. He notes repeated overflights and attacks on public works trucks, and says antiaircraft batteries were installed. He urges recognition of Cambodia's frontiers by the United States and Thailand while pursuing closer ties with China and the Soviet bloc.
An electrical short blamed for an attic fire at the Vernon Seaman residence 8426 E Orange Blossom St last night. Firefighters arrived around 9 20 p m and cut a hole in the roof to extinguish the blaze. Two small brush fires at 3220 N 66th Pl and 3231 N 63rd Pl were put out with no damage. A sign fire at First National Bank near 2nd St and Scottsdale Rd at about 1 a m prompted responders after the power was shut off by police and APS arrived.
Sweden grants full diplomatic recognition to North Vietnam strengthening Hanoi's leverage in Paris talks. Officials say the move may inspire other Scandinavians while Washington downplays its impact and Hanoi offers cautious comment awaiting instructions. Saigon warns the policy favors the Communists.
The Scottsdale Artisans League 8th annual open exhibit will be judged Monday at Mayo's warehouse on Scottsdale and McDowell roads. About 75 paintings will be selected for hanging in the show running Jan 24 to Feb 1, daily 10 am to 5 pm. Entry fee is 1 dollar for non members.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launches Venus 5 and Venus 6 probes, aiming for soft landings on the planet’s dark side. Officials say the missions seek cloud composition and wind data, potentially placing the USSR ahead in Venus exploration. The United States has no Venus landing plan, with Mariner probes only orbiting Mars and the Sun.
A hearing date of January 28 was set for Jeffrey Leo Powers 19 on a charge of aggravated assault. Powers is accused of attacking Dr Clarence R Laing a Black resident of the Arcadia district on New Year’s Day following arraignment before Scottsdale Justice of the Peace Harold R Holcomb.
A bank bag with about 100 in cash and 613 in checks was stolen from Jardiniere at 72 West Main between 12 30 and 1 15 p m. Karen Burr a store employee said a suspect in the store waiting for his wife admitted the theft. Separate report notes 600 worth of tools and lawn furniture stolen from a vacant home at 8950 East Cactus. Police said the store room door was pried open sometime in the past month. A power mower patio chairs and other lawn equipment were taken.
Dr and Mrs John W Hudson discuss helping adolescents cope with parental divorce. They urge honesty firmness and reassurance that parenthood persists despite separation. Guidance covers peer cruelty, loyalty, and avoiding transference of adult problems onto teens to minimize long term harm.
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