Tanks clash as North Vietnamese push deep into South Vietnam
North Vietnamese forces ambushed a U.S. Air Cavalry unit 200 miles west of Hue after driving tanks into the A Shau valley area. U.S. losses were described as moderate as American fire and helicopter gunships hit Viet Cong and tank groups near Saigon and Khe Sanh, with broader efforts to blunt incursions across major fronts.
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Saigon
UPI
South Vietnam
Hue
U.S
A.shan
A Shan
Khe Sanh
A Shau
at-Bien-Hoan
Long’ Binh
U. S
Tan Son Nhut
U.S. Air Force
De Gaulle pumps gold demand as dollar system criticized
Speculators flood Paris gold market after Charles de Gaulle renewed attacks on the monetary system. Prices rise to 39.40 per ounce from 38.95, with volume at 11.66 million dollars as demand grows for ingots and bars. Debre editorial warns against refloating the current system and urges U S balance of payments correction.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
International Monetary System
de Gaulle
Lyon
European Economic Community
U.S
International “Monetary—Fund
CMF
France
L'ety de
Scottsdale Junior Rodeo Set For April 20 21
The Scottsdale Jaycees sponsor the annual Junior Rodeo for ages five to nineteen at the rodeo arena on April 20 and 21. Events include calf roping calf riding barrel racing and father and son team roping with entry fees of 10 and 20 for various events to fund prize money. A street dance with free admission runs April 20 at 8 p.m. featuring Bob Meadows and his Porterhouse Boys. Applications are at Western wear stores in Scottsdale and tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12 at the gate or Western stores.
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Scottsdale Jaycees
Bob Meadows
Porterhouse Boys
Western Wear
Scottsdale
Western
Storms shift across U S as cold eases in south
A Pacific coastal storm brings strong winds and heavy rain while a northeast system wanes. Temperatures swing from record cold in the South to milder air in the Gulf states, with highs and lows mapped from Nashville to Miami and Seattle. Flooding from melted snow continues in New England.
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United Press International
Pacific Coast
Southlands
Gulf
Great Lakes
Central States
U.S
Washington
Oregon
Cape Blanco
Ore
Bradford
Needles
Calif
Boston
Washington, D.C
Miami
Detroit
Phoenix
Seattle
Wash
Nashville
Linda Peterson Repeats Regional Spelling Bee Victory
Linda Peterson daughter of Gene and Mrs Peterson of 3420 North 47th Street won the Saguarro High School regional spelling bee for the second year running defeating contestants from Scottsdale Paradise Valley Deer Valley and Our Lady of Perpetual Help schools. She will face regional winners at the state contest on April 20 with Jainifer Holland as runner up.
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Linda Peterson
Gene Peterson
N. 47Th St
Saguaro High School
Linda
Tavan School
Sy Valley
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Deer Valley
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Jainifer Holland
Obituaries for Mrs. Helen Briggs and others in Scottsdale notices
Obituary notices list Mrs. Helen Briggs 66 of 1907 East Rancho Vista Drive who died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital with services at St. Barnabas Episcopal and burial at Green Acres. Also named: Joseph Scott Dore 31 of 6306 North Mockingbird Lane died in an accident, Maurice A. Mead 67 of 8243 Rancho Vista, retired traffic engineer, and Mrs. Mead. Memorials to Red Cross and Villa Montessori noted. services held or planned at Messinger and Mesenger Mortuaries.
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Helen
Nelly) Briggs
E. Rancho Vista
Valley
St. Luke’s Hospital
Briggs
Cincinnati
Red Cross
Jewish Hospital
St. Barnabas
Desert Episcopal Church
Templeton
Matthew Lawcey
Phoenix
Jonathon
A.lawson
Winchester
Ohio
Templeton Briggs Jr
Fullerton
Calif
Marchioness
Linlithgow
Scotland
Frank Daurte
Tampa
Fla
Dorothy B. Kloppert
William Y. Quinn
la Jolla
Haldemar Jacob
Scottsdale
Episcopal Church
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
American Red Cross
Joseph Scott Dore
N. Mockingbird Lane
Tatum Dr
McDonald
Messinger Mortuary
Mr. Dole
Dodge City
Kansas
Maurice A. Mead
F. Rancho Vista
Scottsdale Bapist Hospital
Mr. Mead
Elgin
Ill
Columbus
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Retired Officers Association of Toledo
Denison University
Secret 1967 study says pacification in trouble before Tet offensive
Rep. Schweiker says a Defense Analysis Institute report on the U.S. South Vietnam pacification program warned that political progress and popular support were essential, and that military victory alone could not ensure success. He calls for declassification and public release.
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Washington
UPI
Richard S. Schweiker
Rpa
Pentagon
Johnson
Congress
Pennsylvania Republican
Defense Department
Schweiker
GOP
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
Saigon
Defense ‘Department
United States
Vietnam
Reward posted for lost Pekingese named Sweetie
Mrs. Harry Roth offers 50 reward for the return of her Pekingese Sweetie missing from 7218 E Belleview since Thursday around 7 p m The dog is gold blonde white with a black face and brown eyes no tags were worn Contact 946 0202 with information for Sweetie sighting or return
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Harry Roth
E. Belleview
Copper strike settles with two more firms easing tensions
Negotiators for AS and Anaconda reached tentative agreements with 26 unions, extending coverage but leaving many facilities and workers affected. Phelps-Dodge and Kennecott settlements already in place for most workers, yet Anaconda and Kennecott operations may continue strike action until all contracts are signed.
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As&r
Anaconda
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
New Jersey
Phelps-Dodge Corp
Kennecott Corp
Kennecott
Accord Reached In Miami Copper Strike Talks
A tentative contract settlement ended a 10 hour session between Inspiration Copper Co. and unions on strike since July 15 1967 in Miami. The pact similar to a Phelps Dodge deal provides about $1.13 more per hour over 39 months and will be ratified by union members after drafting. Talks to continue this week.
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Miami
UPI
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co
Phelps Dodge Corp
Miami Copper Co
Scottsdale Democratic Luncheon Plans Meeting at Joe Hunt's
The Scottsdale Democratic Luncheon Club holds its regular monthly meeting at Joe Hunt's Restaurant in Fashion Square tomorrow at noon. Judge Howard V. Peterson of Superior Court Division 16 will speak on Arizona Courts. Luncheon costs $1.50 and all Democrats are invited.
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Scottsdale
Democratic Luncheon
Joe Hunt
Fashion Square
Howard V. Peterson
Superior Court
Division 16
Arizona
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Papago’ Plaza Quality Burgers
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Francis Northrup I, duPont.& Co
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