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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
8
London UPI reports Gerald Moss, described as bearing a grudge against the law, may not sue anyone without prior judge authorization. In three years he has filed or attempted suits against two country court judges, their wives, a county police chief and his wife, two police inspectors, and Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
Pope Paul VI spoke at Castel Gandolfo defending his encyclical Humanae Vitae which bans artificial birth control. He said he suffered while forming the decision and acknowledged heated press discussions while emphasizing divine law and human love within marriage.
Federal officials blamed a Communist plot for the five day riot that saw more than 400 arrests, 180 injured, and one death. Among detainees were a Chilean, a Puerto Rican, an Algerian, two Spaniards, and five French nationals noted as experienced riot coaches. Army paratroopers and rain helped suppress the largest demonstrations, with police claiming foreign influence and leadership.
Democratic candidate and University of Arizona professor Dr. Shields blasted special interest groups and mining tax issues during a Scottsdale Club luncheon. He cited wealth held by outsiders, income disparities, and criticized former governor Sam Goddard, urging party unity to address the state’s problems.
Attorney Ed Hughes a candidate for Division 18 Maricopa County Superior Court spoke to the Northeast Optimist Club in Phoenix on reducing crime by cutting juvenile delinquency. He cited county arrest data showing most property crimes and a substantial share of major crimes involve under 21 year olds.
Justice Charles C. Bernstein urged a Phoenix luncheon that every true American must ensure justice underpins the nation. He cited President Johnson’s call for action on crime and said he seeks re election this fall.
In a bridge hand by Alfred Sheinwold, South opens and allows West to control diamonds after cashing top hearts. Declarer misplays by discarding from dummy, leading to a sequence where West maintains trump power and diamonds become decisive, leaving South down two.
US Air Force planes rush blankets and medical supplies to refugees from Mt Arenal eruption. National Guard reports 45 dead, 112 missing from 32 families as emergency relief funds are requested. Ash clouds reach 30 000 feet and travel miles from the crater.
Israel said 214 Egyptians held in Gaza were repatriated through Karitara while 121 Palestinians were returned to Israeli controlled territory by Egypt. The exchange reflects a coordinated prisoner release involving the two nations and the Gaza corridors.
The Philippine armed forces announced mobilization of millions of reservists, led by Brig. Gen. Ruben Maglaya. Officials said this action, not tied to the Sabah dispute with Malaysia, fulfills a defense budget mandate to speed up development of a citizen army composed of reserves.
House Senate conferees hold a sixth meeting on the Colorado River legislation for the Central Arizona Project valued at 779 million dollars. Leaders express cautious optimism that an agreement could be reached today though previous talks failed to finalize the House and Senate bills.
UPI report from Rock Arkansas shows Sen. J William Fulbright narrowly avoiding a runoff with 52.8 percent of votes as 96.6 percent of precincts reported Fulbright 205 272 to Jim Johnson 124 336 Bobby Hayes 47 676 and Foster Johnson 11 126. Bernard of Earle awaits as Republican nominee.
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