25 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
1
UPI reports five American combat helicopters lost within 24 hours in the Saigon area killing 36, including a freak three way collision that killed 12 crewmen, Thai soldiers, and a Vietnamese trooper. Another Huey was shot down as Viet Cong gunfire intensified near Saigon.
Voters across Canada but including Newfoundland to British Columbia chose a new Commons majority. Rioters in Montreal attacked police during St Jean Baptiste Day celebrations while Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau stood on a dais. Injuries numbered over 120 with more than 200 jailed. Trudeau faced Robert Stanfield and T. C. Douglas as campaigns centered on 264 seats.
New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller campaigned in Vermont to win delegates pledged to Richard Nixon. Nixon led in UPI delegate tallies, with 605 of 667 votes needed. Rockefeller held 260 and Ronald Reagan 147. Rockefeller urged Nixon to repudiate third-party talk.
The Rural Fire Department answered one call yesterday. Kay Allan Driggs called when her clothes drier overheated. Firemen diagnosed lint buildup and cleaned it out. It was the department's only call that day.
At 3 p.m. EDT the Dow Jones industrial average stood at 900.20, down 1.63. Rail and utility indexes declined while total trading volume reached 12.52 million shares.
The Senate moved a measure to shift five holidays to Mondays starting 1971. Washington's Birthday Memorial Day and Veterans Day would be Monday holidays. Columbus Day would become a Monday in October and Labor Day remains on the first Monday in September. Applies to federal workers and DC only, from Jan. 1, 1970.
African and Asian members of the UN committee on decolonization call on Portugal to withdraw troops from African territories immediately and grant complete amnesty to political prisoners.
A 45 year old Air Research program manager Glaude Culver Kirk was found dead at his Scottsdale home. Police report a self inflicted gun shot wound in the head discovered by his wife around 1 45 am with a .32 caliber pistol found between his legs. He was pronounced dead about 4 am after officers documented the scene.
Greg Fall green of 7505 E Neal Jr Scottsdale was fined 100 in Scottsdale Justice Court for possession of dangerous drugs after pleading guilty to the charge filed by Scottsdale Police on June 18.
John Cunningham Pretz 68 former management analyst for Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance died Sunday at 2129 N 69th Pl He moved from Mechanicsburg pa seven years ago and belonged to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Born in Allentown pa he led a Boy Scout troop in PA and served as secretary treasurer of the Navajo Lutheran Mission at Rock Point Survived by wife Sophie two sons John Jr of Newville pa Earl of Mechanicsburg four brothers and six grandchildren Services set for 4 pm today at Messinger Mortuary
Communist diplomats say President Johnson could order a full bombing halt in North Vietnam without home political harm. They argue Hanoi would quickly return to full talks if Washington acts, while Thuy insists no cease fire until all air raids end unconditionally.
Young anglers 14 and under compete in three age groups for prizes at the Camelback Jaycee Fishing Derby co sponsored by the Jaycees and Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department. Fishing begins 7 30 a m and ends 2 p m with awards.
American sources predict Washington will launch a campaign to persuade Tokyo that the 1951 security pact remains vital for both nations ahead of its 1970 review. The UPI report notes the treaty’s significance to Japan parallels U.S. interests.
A commission for the Polish Communist party's fifth congress announced a forthcoming central committee plenary session, likely in the first week of July, signaling key internal developments after March student riots and a government and party purge. The congress is expected in the fall.
In Pittsburgh UPI reports top negotiators remain concealed over wage and price disputes as an Aug 1 contract deadline nears. Buyers scramble to secure shipments ahead of expiration with about 10 million tons expected to move before the end date.
The Northeast Phoenix TACT Committee will show Anarchy U.S.A and Show Biz in the Street on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Western Savings Building at 35 S. Scottsdale Rd. The event is sponsored by the TACT group.
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