21 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
1
President Nguyen Van Thieu announced on national television that South Vietnam will draft about 135,000 more men by year end, including 18 and 19 year olds and recalling veterans under 33 with limited service. May 1 marks the new law's effect with 40,000 18 year olds expected in May and June.
Active trading on Wall Street shows mixed to lower readings as Alcoa American Motors and AT&T post notable losses while Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, IBM and Chrysler hover with varied declines. Major indices reflect cautious sentiment amid wide sector shifts and gains in some industrials.
Rural Fire Department answered two Scottsdale calls and gave first aid to an injured man. At 5:36 p.m. a stove short caused about 75 dollars damage at the George M. Smith home 6837 East Lewis. A second fire at 6:15 p.m. at 8413 East Granada Road damaged by 25 dollars due to a pan on the stove. A 1:28 p.m. call to 30 North Main Street involved John Wall’s fall from a scaffold. first aid was provided until Buena Vista ambulance arrived.
UPI reports US battle deaths near 20,096 after a week of heavy fighting in South Vietnam and aerial strikes on North Vietnam. South Vietnam to draft 135,000 more youth, while allied forces in two fronts report major engagements near Da Nang and west of Saigon.
Rep. Sam Steiger argues that targeting North Vietnam dikes could cut food and war material flow, shortening the war to months after civilian warnings. He stresses not aiming for rice crops destruction but starving invasion forces to push Hanoi toward peace talks.
The Canalback Council of the Camp Fire Girls will plant 50 trees on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Clayton Coronado El Dorado Park near 76th St and Oak. The project marks the Camp Fire Girls 58th birthday and aligns with Keep America Beautiful. Maple leaf mulberry trees funded by Blue Birds and other groups were bought with candy sales bake sales and a fair.
United Press International summary reports 24 hour temperatures and precipitation ending at 4 am across the nation. Regional readings show varied conditions with notable lows and rainfall totals influencing early morning conditions. Weather patterns point to a chilly trend in northern areas and warmer pockets in the southeast.
The Scottsdale Jaycees Junior Rodeo outlines entry rules for a queen contest to be held April 20 and 21 at the Scottsdale Rodeo Grounds. Entrants aged 16 to 19 who are unmarried may enter, with a horseman ship competition on April 6 at 10 a.m. Entries go to Patrick G. Coughlin at 6632 E Vernon Ave, Scottsdale.
More than 300 youths smashed windows and splashed red ink on the American Express Paris office during a Wednesday night demonstration. Police dispersed the crowd as tensions flared amid ongoing protests.
London reports the Bank of England reduced its base rate from 8 to 7.5 percent, aiming to steady the pound and support domestic industry. Analysts say the move should not deter foreign capital and comes as devaluation and dollar attacks shape market sentiment.
Stockholm reports the government places blame on the United States for failing to end the Vietnam War. Foreign Minister Torsten Nilsson criticizes prolonged conflict and heavy human losses while noting Sweden’s opposition and asylum for U.S. deserters. Police were deployed outside Parliament amid anticipated anti American demonstrations.
The social democratic faction of West Germany's two party coalition government demanded an immediate halt to American bombing of North Vietnam in MERNBERG.
Dennis Flanagan, 67, of 419 E Fillmore Tempe, a retired contractor, died this morning at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. He was born in Milford New Hampshire and worked there as a general contractor until retirement. Survived by wife Althea two sons Maurice of Boulder Cole and Leo of Twenty Nine Palms California a brother and two sisters out of state and four grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Milford New Hampshire.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Odrinex as a non prescription fat loss product. It claims quick fat reduction with a $3.00 price and a money back guarantee by Skaggs Drug Centers, McDowall Mall, urging returns if not satisfied.
Dr Miller repairs most hearing aids with day service on many jobs. Ear molds should be rebuilt every two years and are customized by Dr Miller. For battery needs or fitting an aid call 945 0087 or send a card to the address.
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