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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1967

Page

2

Trash to Treasure: Scottsdale Arts and Crafts Program

Dolores Dwyer promotes turning household trash into art as Scottsdale’s parks and recreation department urges registration for the 1967 Summer Arts and Crafts program. Adults pay 2 dollars residents 5 nonresidents. activities include painting drawing ceramics sculpture and papier mache. Children’s classes are free with limited enrollment and registration runs at playgrounds June 12 to 16.

Ha} Moore Dolores Dwyer Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department Robert Hyde Jack Kowalec Arizona State University City Hall Parks and Recreation Department

Dow Jones Ends Slightly Mixed At Noon Trading

The Dow Jones industrial average drifted, with gains and losses scattered among major names. Notable moves include General Motors Ford and General Electric amid a broad market session as investors weigh earnings and economic news.

Obituaries and a Gambling Case Highlight Arizona Notices

Obituaries recall Kenneth Williams 53 an Arcadia High engineer since 1959 and member of the National Gas and Refrigeration Engineers Association with survivors in Phoenix Scottsdale and Michigan. Also noted: Agnes Louise Johansen 79 born Norway died in Phoenix with Michigan and New Mexico ties. Frances A Anderson 55 of Terrace Phoenix. Edith C Allers 40 Gilbert journalist and PR worker. funeral set, callers welcome. Big-time gambler Gil Beckley sentenced to 10 years with associates Kane and Sklaroff receiving lesser terms. appeals pending.

Kenneth Williams Arcadia High Williams National Gas and Refrigeration Engineers Association Dorothy E. Devonshire Phoenix Laura Lee Givens Wallace V. Williams Volney J Scottsdale Michigan Agnes Louise Johansen Miame UPI Gil Beckley Morton Kane Martin Sklaroff David Rosen Ted Cabot

Jet airliner lands safely after mishap near Denver

A Frontier Airlines Boeing 727 diverted after a tire blew during takeoff from Stapleton. Pilot Sam Grande dumped fuel over southeast Denver fields and completed a safe landing at Stapleton International Airport.

Denver UPI Stapleton International Airport Frontier Airlines Lincoln Neb Kansas City Sam Grande Lowry Air Force

Record U.S. Vietnam casualties hit new weekly high

UPI reports last week American deaths rose to 337 killed in action with total weekly casualties at 2,650 and 2,282 wounded. The DMZ fighting near the Marine Hickory Nut operation produced heavy losses as U.S. and allied forces regrouped and aided 9,600 refugees fleeing the DMZ battleground.

Saigon Washington Joseph McDade R-Pa Pentagon McDade Vietnam Dmz Llving

Scottsdale PFC Michael Jacobson awarded Purple Heart

Pfc. Michael Jacobson son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Jacobson 6721 E McDowell received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in combat May 13 in Vietnam. He was mortar wound in the back and is hospitalized in San Francisco regaining use of his left arm and hand. He is a 1964 Scottsdale High graduate and has served in the Army since August 1966. Friends may write to him at the 67th Evacuation Hospital.

Michael Jacobson Gilbert Jacobson E. McDowell Vietnam Jacobson Scottsdale High 67Th San Francisco

British envoys injured in Communist China incident

Two British diplomats in Communist China were glued and kicked by Red Guards. London called the attack outrageous as Hong Kong enacts emergency laws banning inflammatory broadcasts amid rioting. Peking demands include release of arrested rioters and banning US ships in Hong Kong harbor. Peter Hewitt was ordered to leave Shanghai after alleged police atrocities in quelling riots.

Hong Kong UPI China London Crown Peking Britain U.S. Navy Shanghai Peter Hewitt Hewitt

City vows to protect Shea Blvd scenic beauty meet at Taliesin West

Scottsdale Mayor Bud Tims assured 65 residents at Taliesin West that the city will cooperate in preserving Shea Blvd beauty as plans progress. City Manager Bill Donaldson outlined traffic controls and a July 15 signal installation with a Sunday patrolman.

Bud Tims Shea Blvd Tims Taliesin West Scottsdale Valley Ho Hotel Bill Donaldson Shea Paradise Valley Payson-Beeline Donaldson Scottsdale and Taliesin

Parent and friends say defector acted from personal woes

Maj. Richard H. Pearce 36 a Vietnam veteran with top secret clearance fled to Cuba with his four year old son Richard Jr from Key West on a private plane claiming conscience asylum Havana Radio later announced his landing and request for asylum Pearce left Ft Sam Houston on leave as an aide to Lt Gen Thomas W Dunn and was said to be in trouble over a broken marriage and custody battle Pearce’s father in Atlanta insisted his son is no defector and did it for love of his son with the Army reporting all classified files he accessed were inventoried and accounted for

Miami UPI Cuba Maj Richard H. Pearce Vietnam Pearce Key West Richard Jr Havana Ft. Sam Houston Tex Thomas W. Dunn U.S. Fourth Army Atlanta Department of Health, Education and Welfare Army

Youth faces that in marijuana case

Thomas A. Perry a18 of B25 F Indian School Rd bound over to Maricopa County Superior Court on a charge of possession of marijuana Justice of the Peace Harold Holcomb ruled probable cause for trial Scottsdale police said partially smoked marijuana cigarettes were found in Perry s car when arrested April 21 on a burglary charge at a juvenile friend s home A warrant was issued April 28 after lab tests confirmed marijuana Perry was released on his own recognizance.

Thomas A. Perry Indian School Maricopa County Perry

Local dealer expands to Jaguar line at McDowell Road

Max Haechter owner of a nearby dealership adds the Jaguar automobile line to his agency at 6913 F McDowell Rd. The firm also sells Renault Peugeot and French cars. Haechter, trained for Jaguar since 1958 in England, opened his dealership here last year.

Max Switzerland Jaguar F. McDowell Rd Max Haechter Peugeot England Haechter

Nader to Address Phoenix Insurance Agents

Ralph Nader, author of Unsafe at Any Speed, will address the Phoenix Association of Insurance Agents at the Arizona Club in the Luhrs Tower on Saturday noon. He is internationally known for challenging the automotive industry and will discuss traffic safety and auto design issues.

Ralph Nader Phoenix Association of Insurance Agents Arizona Club Luhrs Tower Phoenix Nader

Vandals hit two Scottsdale markets early

Two Scottsdale markets suffered break ins. a plate glass door at 7-11 Market on 2824 N 68th St was broken with $35 damage while Circle K Market at 240 S Miller had two glass panes shattered with $150 damage, per Scottsdale Police.

Scottsdale 68Th St Circle K S. Miller

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