Bank Holdup Suspects Shot After High-Speed Chase
Four men roped off a Valley National Bank branch on Cave Creek Rd as they looted about $50,000. A gun battle with about 25 sheriff's deputies left one bandit dead and two others wounded. The getaway car was tracked to Bell Rd and the group was cornered near a mailbox. Bank manager Carll Gleason aided the incident by reporting the Mustang's location.
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James Mason
Art Felix
Bell Rd
Valley National Bank
Sheriff's Deputies
Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix
Carefree
Cave Creek
Bill Newton
Sheriff's
Sheriff's Office
Mason
Newton
David McIntosh
31St Ave
David Lee Walters
James Black
Black Black
Sgt
Felix
Walters
John C. Lincoln
McIntosh
Pat Fawcett
Scottsdale
Arizona
Carll Gleason
Gleason
Fawcett
Carte Creek Rd
Senate panel cuts Navy F111 B fighter bomber
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to kill the Navy version of the F-111 B and urged funds to back research toward an alternative. The move followed Pentagon and Navy requests to scale back production and redirect money to design work.
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Navy
Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Congress
Scottsdale forum seeks venue for Cushmeer talk
Arizona Democratic Forum members press for space to host Elijah Muhammad representative Bernard Cushmeer in Scottsdale. Chairman Chuck Belser says about 50 supporters back Cushmeer’s appearance but city has no available community building, prompting plans to rent a hall and raise funds locally.
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Arizona Democratic Forum
Scottsdale
Forum
Chuck Belser
Bernard Cushmeer
Elijah Muhammad
Lost Foundation of Islam
Belser
Democratic Party
Cushmeer
Clayton - Coronado- Eldorado Park
Policeman Escapes Rifle Fire On Night Patrol
Scottsdale officer narrowly avoids being hit by two rifle bullets directed from the roadway as he patrolled near Thomas and Granite Reef Roads at 6 50 p m. Officer Donald Silliman says bullets lodged three inches from his vehicle. Chief Walter Nemetz says investigators doubt targeted shooting and consider possible stray shots or sniper fire. The officer described the suspect as a bushwacker with motive labeled self satisfaction.
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Scottsdale
Thomas and
Granite Reef Rds
Donald Silliman
Granite Reef
Walter Nemetz
Silliman
YWCA Announces Granite Reef HQ Purchase in Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Tempe center of the Valley YWCA buys 2 1 2 acres at 4615 N Granite Reef for about 30000. Anne Armstrong says new headquarters should be ready by late April with move planned by end May from 406 E Indian School Rd. The property includes a home and guest house purchased from Mrs Ora Lundin and adjoins Chesnutt Park and Navajo School.
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Scottsdale-Tempe Center
Valley
YWCA
Granite Reef
Ora Lundin
Anne Armstrong
E. Indian School Rd
Chesnutt Park
Navajo School
Kennedy party to land at Scottsdale for Navajo visit
Reports say U S Senator Robert F Kennedy and about 60 aides will fly into Scottsdale Municipal Airport Friday, transfer to smaller planes for a trip to Window Rock on the Navajo Reservation, and return to Phoenix Saturday for a 7 p.m. fundraising dinner at the Arizona Biltmore. Plans include meetings with Navajo officials on Indian education and a formal press conference possibly at the Phoenix Press Club. Tickets for the dinner exceed 500. lodging is at the Towne House. Highs in the low 80s, lows around 50.
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U.S
Robert F. Kennedy
Scottsdale
Window Rock
Kennedy
Phoenix
Sky. Harbor
Sen. Kennedy
Democratic Committee
Arizona Biltmore
Towne House
W. Clarendon
New York
Senate
Phoenix Press’ Club
Robert G. Begam
City Clean-Up Week to Begin
The Scottsdale Daily Progress announces Beautification Week from Friday through April 7 with a 12 page Spring and your Home supplement. It highlights home ideas, new products, money saving tips, and lists local groups organizing neighborhood clean up efforts to beautify the area.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
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Gulf of Tonkin
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GOP
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