07 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1969
Page
1
UPI reports 15 Communist commandos attacked a US coastal outpost at Phan Thiet under rocket and mortar fire. The day saw 72 communists killed across 5 firefights within 54 miles of Saigon, though main forces remain subdued. US losses were six dead and 18 wounded in a coastal camp raid, as Nixon withdrawal preparations continued.
Fire crews battled several blazes Sunday and Saturday including a dryer fire at 6401 E Cheney Rd causing 300 in damage to the home and contents. A tiki hut and shed were scorched on Thomas Waters property. Two car fires at 8610 E Oak and 6132 N Bristol caused 125 and 30 respectively, likely from gas leaks. A lighting fixture incident at Red Carpet Tuxedo caused no damage. Canberra reports US troop drawdown discussed by Prime Minister John Gorton, noting a partial pullout to avoid risk to Australians.
Dow Jones averages fall with industrials at 883.21 down 2.91, rails 57.0 down .73, utilities down 1.12. Overall volume 9.97 million shares versus 10.11 million Thursday.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told a House subcommittee that campus unrest stems from bleeding heart administrators who fail to expel violent militants. He blamed New Left instigators and urged strong disciplinary action to restore order and protect students' right to learning. He spoke April 17 in closed session.
In Nairobi angry Luo tribesmen, followers of slain leader Tom Mboya, stoned the car of Vice President Daniel arap Moi as he paid last respects. Moi left with a police escort amid renewed security and looming tribal tension as Kenya enters a five day security sweep and hunt for the killer.
Frank Bartolo, 40, died Sunday in Veterans hospital in Phoenix. He lived at 7534 E Hubbell and was born in East Chicago, Indiana. He worked for General Repair Services of Scottsdale for seven years and previously for Interlake Field Co. in Hazelcrest, Illinois as a millwright. Surviving are four sisters in Scottsdale Harvey and Dalton. Visitation after 4 p.m. today at Messinger Mortuary. Rosary Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Messinger Chapel. Mass Wednesday at 9 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery.
Mary Charlotte Conaway 92 of 3101 E Mercer Lane died around 1 50 a.m. Sunday at the home of Donald R West 12027 N 16th Way following chest pains after dinner and a swim. West said she began grasping and collapsed on a bed. life guard son and police attempted revival but failed. Scottsdale Baptist Hospital reported the death.
A Scottsdale mother Mary Alice Redhage and her son Christopher died when their station wagon was struck from behind 15 miles west of Grant New Mexico on July 4. Her husband and daughter were injured. the driver was Dale Pennick a Gallup pharmacist. The Redhages owned Montreville Beauty Shop in Scottsdale. Christopher was a Cocopah School pupil and Scottsdale Little League member. Services set for Tuesday at Messinger's Chapel with visitation tonight.
President Nixon arrives in Washington from Florida late Sunday night in a relaxed mood ready to press ahead with his legislative agenda. He faces two weeks of intensive study ahead of an upcoming trip to Asia and Romania.
Police said seven people were hurt when a northbound car was rear ended at the intersection of 76th and Thomas during a July 4 power failure that darkened traffic signals. Ted Dalton Jr. 39, was cited for failure to control. The most serious injury was to Mitchel Colapinto 2, who was cut and required 70 stitches after going through a window. Firefighters treated patients at the scene before they were taken to Baptist Hospital.
Cleveland resident Arthur Osborne 52 was rescued after 10 hours in the water from a Lake Erie storm that killed at least 33 people and injured 250. About 170 remained unaccounted for as coast guard searches continued and Ohio governor Rhodes eyed disaster declarations.
Early Sunday morning a break in at Farmier's Liquor, 7841 McDowell, yielded unknown liquor theft after police initially found the building intact. A brick shattered a window and an alarm sounded about 30 minutes later, with an empty rut bottle found outside on the sidewalk.
U N Secretary General Thant canceled his planned trip to Europe this week because of an acute inflammation, the U N Information Center said Sunday night. Thant, who was to meet French President Georges Pompidou in Paris on Tuesday, was under a doctor's care in New York.
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