Czech crisis nears level of Hungary uprising
Prague Currents: Czech Communist Party defies Moscow and four bloc allies as tensions rise over democratic reforms. Kremlin threats of intervention loom amid Russian troop presence and Dubcek set to address the nation. Yugoslavia Romania Italy express backing, Poland notes danger of peaceful counter revolution.
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Five candidates vie for McCauley replacement on council
Scottsdale council wrestles with appointing Doris McCauley’s successor with five named contenders and a dark horse. Joe Strickler attorney Joe Meier and Dr Heinz Hink are among the top prospects as discussions stretch, others advocate prompt action.
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Jack Earie
Progress City
City Council Today
Doris McCauley
McCauley
Joe
Ray Extradition Likely After UK Drops Slaying Charges
The United Kingdom dropped charges against Ray in the slaying of Dr. Martin Luther King. Home Secretary James Callaghan signed papers sending Ray’s extradition to the United States. British officials said leaving Britain should be up to the US.
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James
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U.S
Britain
Martin Luther King
James Callaghan
Lawyer contests denial of Crazy Horse Saloon liquor transfer
Attorney Anis Mitchell representing Sidney Simon King and Karolyn Magill says city council erred in denying the person to person transfer of a liquor license for the Crazy Horse Saloon. A hearing by the Arizona State Liquor Department is set for Aug 6, while council action remains advisory and the license decision rests with the state official. Weather today through Friday forecasts hot humid conditions with isolated thundershowers and measurables rain chances around ten percent.
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Anis Mitchell
Sidney Simon King
Karolyn Magill
Mitchell
Bellmark, Zepp & Mitchell
Helen Kuzmanoff
The
Apollo Club
N. Scottsdale Rd
Arizona State Liquor Department
Jack Kelly
Miss Magill
Denver
King
Colorado
Kelly
Stragier Leads War on City Cockroaches in Mesa
Mesa officials cooperate to rent a machine to spray poisonous dust into sewer lines and manholes to kill cockroaches for up to nine months. Public Works Director Marc Stragier says the method, priced at 50 cents an hour, targets pests without harming humans and will take several weeks to complete.
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Mesa
Daniel Harvier
Charles Oliver
78Th St
Monte Vista Rd
Scottsdale
Public Works Department
Public Works
Marc Stragier
Stragier
Mother praises police protection after prowler threat in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale mother, Gale Vivian, previously critical of police, now commends officers for protecting her and her two children after prowler activity over three nights. She moved to a motel and reports nightly patrols, while police note prior patrols and possible youth involvement with no danger to residents.
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Scottsdale
Gale Vivian
E. Oak St
Hugh Cleary
Post Office to Cut Saturday Service Across Scottsdale
The Scottsdale post office will close Saturday and Papago substation will shut down to cut costs under new Postmaster General orders. Carrier routes will not extend to new developments and rural routes will shrink, with lobby hours limited for General Delivery pickups.
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Scottsdale
Papago
Wilson
Scottsdale Post Office
Akron Curfew Ordered as Rioting Breaks Out
National Guardsmen with loaded weapons patrolled Akron Ohio streets after window break ins looting and stoning. Forty five people were arrested a Negro teen was shot and wounded and police used tear gas and riot staves to quell the violence. A dusk to dawn curfew was imposed and Ohio Adjutant General warned officers could shoot if orders ignored.
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Akron
Ohio
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