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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1968

Page

7

Mayors race sparks laughter at Scottsdale debate

Jaycee Clubhouse hosts a humorous debate among Mayor Bud Tims and challenger Dan Bartos with independent candidate Jay Gaskins. Bartos and Gaskins jostle for attention while addressing qualifications and flood control issues ahead of the February 20 city primary.

Jack Earie Bud’ Tims Dan Bartos Jaycee Jay Gaskins Bob Jones Tims Bartos and Gaskins Jones City Hall California Presen United Council For Scottsdale

IRS Targets Man Who Paid Debt With Pennies

In Dallas engineer Don Kelsey 36 paid a $978.87 debt with 800 pounds of pennies shown in a wheelbarrow. The IRS reportedly did not approve of the method.

Dallas Internal Revenue Service Don Kelsey Kelsey

Udall backs new CAP bill with caveats on water guarantee

Arizona congressman Morris K. Udall welcomed California's House bill to authorize over 1 billion dollars for Colorado River projects including the Central Arizona Project. He praised the move but criticized the 4.4 million acre feet guaranteed annually and favored flexibility. Fellow Arizonan John Rhodes agreed differences could be resolved, noting California dropped plans for Grand Canyon dams in favor of a power plant.

Washington UPI Morris K. Udall D-Ariz Arizona California Colorado Udall House Interior Committee John J. Rhodes R-Ariz Rhodes Hualapai Grand Canyon National Park Harold T. Johnson Calif Johnson Grand Canyon

Scottsdale aims to boost civic improvements through public criticism

City Manager Bill Donaldson urged department heads to invite public criticism to learn Scottsdale residents' needs. He asked staff to act as liaison in neighborhoods and include STEP captains in city staff meetings to shape future plans and the capital improvements program. Police Chief Nemetz echoed calls for better public feedback.

Scottsdale Bill Donaldson Donaldson Walt Nemetz

Beard judging and gunfight re-enactment headline town event

Pre-Parada events conclude tomorrow with a Tombstone gunfight re-enactment by the Dirty Shirt gang and a beard contest judging at Main St and Scottsdale Rd starting 1 30 p m The Early Times Kid will perform a fast draw with E L Pop Warner facing the Kid before an unmasking The Lazy Js Rodeo Dance at Camelback Inn runs 9 10 a m with tickets at the door 2 50 Kinsmen provide music Jaycees plan lighthearted arrests of dudes

OK Corral Main St Scottsdale Rd E. L Warner Tyeter Tombstone Fencing Earps Claritons Lazy-Jj’s iCamelback Inn Jaycees

House Abandons Special Appropriations Vote In Arizona

The Arizona House abruptly adjourned instead of debating a 4900 dollar special appropriation intended to place Capitol security roles under Floyd Williams. Democrats pressed for details on hiring practices and control, while Majority Leader Burton Barr halted the debate and halted the session for the weekend.

Phoenix UPI House Capitol Senate Administration Committee John Conlan Maricopa Floyd Williams Conlan Burton Barr Frank Crosby Barr Barry

United States seeks UN support over Pueblo crisis

UPI report says Washington pressed for UN Security Council action and a Moscow appeal to free the USS Pueblo and its crew. Secretary Rusk briefing Congress as 14 100 reservists report for duty, with further mobilization considered. Thompson in Moscow pursues Soviet good offices amid North Korea allegations.

Washington UPI United States USS Pueblo United Nations U.N. Security Council North Korea Navy Dean Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee Naval Johnson Marine Corps U. S Llewellyn E. Thompson Moscow Soviet Union Thompson Northorea Andrei Gromyko State Department White House U.S Brooklyn-N. Va Rusk Pueblo

Weather outlook with showers and clearing trend

Forecast shows a cloudy day with a 10 percent chance of measurable rain and sprinkles. Highs around 63 today, 64 tomorrow with cleared skies by tomorrow night and a low near 42.

North Korea Demands Punishment for Pueblo Crew

North Korea’s state press calls for criminal penalties for the 83 crew members of the captured U.S. Navy Pueblo. Seoul says the U.S. seeks the ship and crew back as Pyongyang boosts MIG interceptors. Hanbrook Sibo reports unidentified planes near the DMZ with possible missile fire. A CIA release says 31 North Korean infiltrators planned to strike the U.S. embassy and the ambassador’s residence.

Seoul UPI North Korea Pueblo United States Hanbrook Sibo Demilitarized Zone Dmz Central ‘Intelligence Agency CIA Park Chung Hee U.S

Storm blankets upper East Coast with heavy snowfall

A Atlantic storm centered about 150 miles east of Nantucket blanketed New England with up to seven inches of snow. Boston saw heavy totals while New Hampshire and southern Maine reported three inches in places. Light snow stretched from western South Dakota to the Pacific Northwest.

Atlantic New England Great ‘Plains Rockies Nantucket Mass Rhode ‘Island Maine Boston Oston Groun New Hampshire South Dakota Pacific Northwest

Scottsdale considers non profit industrial development group

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce moves toward creating a non profit industrial development corporation to attract small industries and boost jobs and payrolls. Board of 25 will be appointed by the city council and chamber. land could be bought if needed to support leases and loans via SBA programs.

Scottsdale Collins Scottsdale Corporation City Council The Chamber McDowell ‘Road Thunderbird Field Corporation Mesa Chamber of Commerce Mesa Corporation Falcon Field

Nuclear device test raises dust over Nevada site

U S officials warn North Korea against trying the Pueblo crew and call any prosecution of the sailors a serious provocation. Swiss aid workers are shot in Jordan as they help wounded Israelis. West Germany Yugoslavia edge toward resuming ties. Nevada test releases radioactive dust to study rock crushing for construction uses.

Tom Bartos Jerusalem International Red Cross

Deportation ordered for $7 million train-robbery mastermind

Charles Frederick Wilson, alleged mastermind of Britain's seven million pound train robbery, was arrested near Montreal after a three year global manhunt. He faces deportation following a secret hearing and has 24 hours to appeal.

Montreal Britain Canada Charles Frederick Wilson

League backs merit system for Arizona state workers

The League of Women Voters of Arizona endorsed creating a personnel merit system for state officers and employees. The plan is under consideration by the legislature.

Phoenix League of Women Voters of Arizona

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Will Rogers Iam Mo ‘Udall Beard LBJ Upper East Coast Mike Reynolds United Press International U.S.S. Pueblo Red Cross Paris West Germany Yugoslavia
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