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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
1
Sub freezing temperatures and gusty winds hit southern California after three rainstorms that left at least 96 dead. A cold front moved from Oregon and swept into the state bringing more snow to the mountains and isolated rain to lower elevations as the Weather Bureau issued warnings.
The nation faced severe winter conditions with floods and a blizzard. Oregon families sheltering newborn lambs in a living room amid coyotes’ hunger. Washington, Minnesota, and Arkansas reported flood threats and evacuations. Schools closed and travel halted as airline flights were canceled.
Scottsdale hosts a three day coin show at Executive House focusing on assassinated presidents. Highlights include McKinley’s $50 gold piece and a West German medal on Kennedy’s assassination. Also featuring a Lincoln series from 50 cents to $500. Sponsored by Southwestern Antique Art and Numismatic Institute. Show hours Friday 4 to 10, Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday 10 to 9.
Enrollment remains open for the Josephine Walter Smith bridge lecture series at Villa Monterey Restaurant. Three remaining lectures are set for Friday Monday and Wednesday at 10 30 am with a total cost of 12 50. Mrs Smith is noted as a master Goren teacher of Bridge.
Mrs Ora M Thomas 56 native of Rui doso New Mexico will have services at 10 a.m. Saturday in Messinger Mortuary. A Tempe resident for six years she came to the Valley 42 years ago living at 321 Hermosa Circle. Survivors include husband Daniel two sons Wayne Obituaries Mrs Thomas Harris of Miami and Tommy Thomas of Tempe two step sons Leon Thomas Buena Vista Colorado Leonard Thomas Phoenix a daughter Mrs Barbara Goldie Scottsdale two brothers Vernon Wingfield and Ike Bentley Phoenix a sister in Nevada and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the mortuary until service time.
United Press International reports Baghdad Radio said seven Israeli planes attacked Iraqi troops in Jordan, while Israel denied the claim. The piece notes Dayan’s vow to protect Jews in Iraq and reports the hanging of 14 men, including nine Jews, in Baghdad and international reactions. It also mentions U.S. interest due to two Americans detained in Iraq, and quotes a Baghdad account of reconnaissance planes driven back.
American jets and Navy patrol boats struck the Ca Mau area destroying or damaging many Viet Cong sampans and bunkers. Four U.S. Navy men were wounded as air and sea strikes killed at least 12 Viet Cong and damaged numerous targets along river channels. US casualties for the week reached 31,000 dead and 196,825 wounded. Maj. Richard A. Mayfield reported enemy rocket fire while pilots escaped injury.
Scottsdale Girl Scouts collect citrus fruit from private yards to aid Indians on northern Arizona reservations. Friends of Arizona Indians will transport and pick up donations. Call Allan Coon to donate. Also reports on Viet Cong attacks and Saigon battle outcomes with casualties.
The Nixon administration suspended federal education funds for five Southern districts effective midnight, offering retroactive restoration only if desegregation is arranged within 60 days. Finch said negotiations will seek workable alternatives under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
President Nixon plans foreign travel in the coming months to meet NATO heads before Russia. Secretary of State Rogers will be his foreign affairs adviser, with Kissinger not expected to supplant that role. White House aides say no travel dates are set yet.
A $550 electric guitar was reported stolen from the storeroom at Joe Hunt's Restaurant on North Scottsdale Road before 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dennis Qualkinbush said he rented the guitar from Melody Music Store in Tempe and placed it in the storage room Wednesday morning, but found it missing Wednesday evening. In a second incident William Thompson of Ontario said $45 was stolen from his wallet between 9:45 p.m. Wednesday and 6:45 a.m. This occurred at Paradise Valley Guest Ranch on North Scottsdale Road where his door was locked.
Premier Oldrich Cernik told the new federalized Parliament the government will continue post January reforms and curb extremism. He vowed to end illegal slandering, maintain law and order after Jan Palach’s self immolation, and prepare legislative changes for assembly rights press freedom and rehabilitations. He also announced reintroduction of private enterprise in services and workers councils for enterprises, while signaling a shift away from Soviet‑aligned councils.
Tropical Reef pet shop reported a Wednesday morning fire in the storeroom causing about 350 dollars in damage. Fire officials said boxes piled beside a water heater started the blaze reported at 11 24 a m. A prior furnace overheated causing 40 dollars damage. A separate field fire at 85th Street and Osborn Road was controlled with no losses and a car fire on 79th Street and McDowell Road caused about 30 dollars damage to Ray Hill’s vehicle.
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