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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1969
Page
3
A bridge column analyzes a misfortune where the diamonds failed to split and clubs ran to opponents. It argues the declarer should count suits and learn from the hand to avoid future disasters, using the opening heart lead to infer West held five clubs.
Breathing and exercise classes start Monday and Tuesday at Gompers Rehabilitation Center for persons with severe respiratory diseases. Led by a physical therapist with a physician referral required, sessions occur three times weekly for a month. Contact Gompers Rehabilitation Center for more information.
The clipping lists multiple service members receiving awards, assignments, or duty details. James P. Dollahan earned a $25 cash award at Clark AB Philippines for a military improvement idea. Seaman Mark A. Wales is assigned to the nuclear submarine USS George Washington Carver. Others include Gilbert at Fort Bragg, Mahlon Montiel near Pleiku, and several air force and navy postings with training, promotions, and unit assignments across Vietnam, Lackland, Chanute, Luke, Whiting Field, and San Diego.
The city court reports total traffic fines for April at 13 405 dollars, nearly doubling the previous year’s April 8 604. Fines for the year 1968 60 began with 135 760 dollars versus 76 617 last year. Top fines included James O Hara and Edgar Brewer at 150 dollars for driving under alcohol influence. Many others faced 50 110 45 35 dollar penalties for reckless driving speeding and license infractions. Magistrate Ed Boyle notes 25 miles over the limit as a common factor.
More than 250 University of Colorado students marked the first anniversary of renaming the student grill in honor of Al Packer. The ceremony featured Jim Trainer and historian Fred Mazzulla as guests while students consumed five cent Packerburgers in a period voice tribute to the Colorado cannibal who escaped a 1907 death sentence.
Allied officials in Paris express cautious optimism for Thursday talks after Viet Cong statements hint at seeking progress. Viet Cong leader Buu Lam presses for core issues before private contacts, while Kiem notes talks are not useless and urges US openness to progress.
Police in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIF reported an odd find during a narcotics search. A mouse reportedly gnawed into a bag of seeds believed to be marijuana and lay on its back with glassy eyes as officers tickled its stomach.
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