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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
2
Scottsdale and nationwide analyses warn that backyard pools, now near 500000 in number, pose drowning risks with about 200 deaths expected this summer. Emphasized are strict fencing, vigilant supervision, safe use of toys, accessible first aid, and professional electrical work to prevent tragedy.
Police report a rising Viet Cong terror wave in Saigon with grenade attacks in the Chinese quarter injuring 30 and an American sergeant killed in similar assaults. Seven other locals, including a hamlet chief and deputy, were kidnapped or killed as eight-man squads terrorized the area. Government spokesmen cite a record week with 178 killed, 263 wounded, and 74 kidnapped.
William Pabst 63 longtime craftsman moved to Scottsdale eight months ago died Wednesday at Baptist Hospital in Scottsdale born in Germany arrived at age four survived by wife Marie two daughters and three grandchildren services set for 2 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary with Masonic funeral committee assistance. William Lemon Smith 74 who moved from Crawfordsville Indiana six years ago died yesterday at his Scottsdale home survived by two sons and a daughter and five grandchildren services planned for 10 a.m. at Messinger Mortuary with burial at the Phoenix area cemetery.
Salt River Project employee J. W. Morrison acted quickly when Sylvan Marks, 32, was shocked while using an electric drill during basement work. Morrison cut power, attempted to remove the drill, then performed external cardiac massage after Marks ceased breathing and had no color, restoring a pulse and consciousness. He was listed in good condition later that day at Maryvale General Hospital.
Pope Paul VI voiced deep sorrow over priests leaving the priesthood for marriage and urged renewed commitment to celibacy. The encyclical, titled priestly celibacy, argues the vow remains vital in modern times and explains the challenges priests face resisting romantic desires.
Tokyo firemen demonstrated water filled vinyl bags as a flood defense claiming they work better than sand filled bags since water is abundant during floods. They emphasized no need to source fill material and highlighted the bags' effectiveness in controlling rising waters.
Justice of the Peace Harold Holcomb granted a state motion to dismiss possession of marijuana charges against Dawn Howard and Michelle Michaels. Earlier they pleaded guilty to prostitution and were fined $300 and $200 respectively by City Magistrate Ed Boyle. The raid occurred at 11624 N. Scottsdale Rd and involved Scottsdale Police and a County Attorney’s representative.
The Scottsdale Chapter of Women’s Council NAREB will host its monthly luncheon at noon Monday at the Villa Monterey Clubhouse. A panel on closing real estate transactions will be presented by Virginia Albany Arizona Title Lorretta Hieger Stewart Title and Dene Shay Chicago Title.
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