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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1969

Page

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Viet Cong Push for U.S. Withdrawal in Paris Vietnam Talks

The Viet Cong demanded total U.S. troop withdrawal from South Vietnam and a coalition Saigon government as talks in Paris and Saigon began. A five point agenda calls for withdrawal, a broad Saigon cabinet, free elections, neutrality for the south, and gradual reunification. President Johnson warned fighting would likely continue during negotiations.

Paris UPI Viet Cong Vietnam U.S South Vietnam Saigon United States Communist Aggres Nam National Liberation Front Johnson

Downed Power Line Sparks Scottsdale Response

A ground power line near 7520 E McDowell Rd caused a Thursday afternoon fire response after a car strike snapped a guy-wire. Arizona Public Service crews arrived to secure the line. Earlier a faulty furnace motor at 8543 E Roma prompted a morning call to A R Scharf who was advised to arrange repairs. Damage tallies at 35 dollars. Juveniles playing with a candle led Scottsdale firefighters to Indian Bend Wash near Eldorado Park last night. the candle was confiscated.

Scottsdale McDowell Rd Arizona Public Service A. R. Scharf E. Roma Ans Scharf Indian Bend Wash Eldorado Park

Virg Hill services set here in Phoenix Gazette editor death

Memorial rites for Virg Hill a Phoenix Gazette editor and political columnist will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Messinger Mortuary Chapel. Hill collapsed at the Arizona House press table Thursday morning and died shortly after at Memorial Hospital. He was a Humboldt Nebraska native who worked for the Topeka Daily Capital and wrote for governor Payne Ratner of Kansas. He co owned a small daily in Fairbury Nebraska before moving to Arizona in 1958 as statehouse reporter for the Gazette. Governor Jack Williams called Hill a trusted reporter whose integrity remained intact. Hill served 24 years in the National Guard rising to captain. He lived at 467 West 3rd Street in Scottsdale and is survived by his wife Ruth, a son Jack J. Hill of St. Louis, and a daughter Mrs Harold Sterling of La Puente California.

Virg Hill Phoenix Gazette Messinger Mortuary Chapel Hill Arizona House Memorial Hospital Humboldt, Neb Haiwatha Kan Topeka Fairbury Neb Arizona Statehouse The Gazette Jack Williams Capitol Virg National Guard 3Rd ‘St Scottsdale Ruth Jack J. Hill St. Louis Harold Sterling la Puente Calif

Burglaries Reported in Scottsdale Area as Break-ins Continue

Police logged five burglary attempts with two successes and three more attempted break-ins across Scottsdale. Victims include Jerry Malouf who lost a $600 color TV. Dennis Hopwood who lost $10 in silver and a $150 watch. Irvin Carter who had a screen cut but no entry. a Little League stand window damaged by a hammer. and the Dos Cabezas curio shop rear door pried open with no items missing.

Jerry Malouf W. Lrd St Malouf Dennis’. Hopwood E. Loma_Land Irvin Carter E. Moreland Little League Supai School Continental Dos Cabezas Curio Shop W. 5Th Ave Ernest Wittells

Lodge vows Nixon peace talks success in Paris

Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge pledged in Washington that as Nixon's chief negotiator he will push for success in the Vietnam peace talks. Sen. John Sparkman said Lodge discussed troop withdrawals with the committee in a closed meeting and indicated withdrawals might follow a ceasefire.

Washington UPI Henry Cabot Lodge Richard M. Nixon Paris Vietnam Wae John Sparkman D-Ala Lodge Sparkman

Obituaries from Scottsdale area include Gorman, Griwatch, Linde, Macaluso

Obituary notices list Mrs. Catherine A. Gorman 66 of Scottsdale co owner of Steak Pit with husband Frank. Rosary Monday at Green Acres. services Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. survivors include son Richard and other relatives. Also Norbert Griwatch Motorola engineer. Erwin Linde retired printer. Rose Macaluso, Ethel Ingraham and families noted with service and church details.

New York City Gorman New Jersey Our Lady of Perpetual:Help Catholic Church The Elks Lodge Thomas Rd Scottsdale Frank Pop Richard Wyckoff N.J Green Acres Mortuary Our Lady of Perpetual ‘Help Catholic Church

Bandsmen to make trip to Washington for inaugural parade

Scottsdale youths form The Scottsdale Boys Band travel from Sky Harbor at midnight for a four day trip to Washington D.C. They will perform in Richard Nixon's inaugural parade with members including Andy Newton Steve Gamble Tom Rodgers Steve Bolander and many others from Scottsdale and outlying areas. The group lists numerous musicians and assistants as they prepare for the event.

Scottsdale Sky Harbor Washington Richard M. Nixon Andy Newton Steve Gamble Tom Rodgers Steve Bolander James John Pruitt Jim Jay Curlee Jay Pontius Dean Smith Chuck’ Nagel Steva’ Hughes Rich Zimmerman Tom

New JFK autopsy study says two bullets from behind

A panel of four doctors reviewed autopsy material X rays photos and clothing from President Kennedy. They concluded with reasonable certainty that the fatal head wound came from back to front and from above and behind the president in Dallas on November 22 1963. The findings align with the Warren Commission view denying a front fired shot or a broader plot. The release follows pressure from James Garrison who argues front fired shots and multiple shooters.

Washington UPI John F. Kennedy Dallas Warren ‘Commission Ramsey. Clark Kennedy Warren Commission New Orleans James Garrison Garrison Clark Johnson Lee Harvey Oswald

Flu activity shows decline across US with regional variations

The National Communicable Disease Center reports influenza activity in the United States appears to be falling. Peak activity occurred in 26 states during December and 11 states in the week ending January 11, while 26 states show widespread activity, 11 regional, eight isolated, and five negligible. Mortality from pneumonia influenza exceeded thresholds for six straight weeks with 1,688 deaths. declines occurred in Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic and East North Central regions for the first time.

NCDC South Atlantic West South Central Middle ‘Atlantic East North Central

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