Viet Nam Coup Dashes Diem Regime in Saigon
Vietnamese military units rebel seize Saigon and most of the country. Diem and Nhu arrested and reportedly killed, Major General Duong Van Minh named leader, U.S. moves to protect nationals as fighting rages around the presidential palace. Madame Nhu abroad amid turmoil.
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Manila
Soviets Launch Unmanned Space Vehicle For Maneuvers
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launched a new unmanned space vehicle named flight one to perform extensive maneuvering in space. Tass notes multiple and wide-range maneuvers with a telemetric system and a 19,945 megacycle transmitter aboard.
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U S Fleet Heads Toward South Viet Nam After Coup
The Pentagon ordered U S forces in the Pacific to move toward South Viet Nam as a precaution after a coup. The 7th Fleet and some air and ground units are involved with carriers Oriskany and Hancock aiding operations in the Western Pacific. Admiral Felt reportedly directed shifts from Hong Kong to protect American lives if needed.
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Mayor Schrader to Step Down Next April in Woudenberg Run
Mayor Bill Schrader will resign in April. Councilman John Woudenberg says he may run for the $1,200 yearly post and John Cross is another potential candidate. Filing opens Nov 20 and closes Dec 20 with 289 to 579 signatures needed. Primary Feb 18 and general election March 24 follow.
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Phoenix
Fern Anderson
Tragic Ice Pageant Blast Kills 63 in Indianapolis
A blast under a $3.30 ticket box at the Holiday on Ice pageant in the Indianapolis Coliseum killed 63 and injured many as debris and flaming wreckage rained onto skaters and spectators. Officials pledged a full investigation as gas-tank concerns emerged and emergency crews evacuated the arena.
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Weather Outlook Shows Warm Days Ahead
Generally fair conditions with minimal temperature change. Today’s high reaches 85 degrees while tomorrow’s low is 62 and high 86. U S Weather Observer Willard L Greene reported Thursday’s high at 85 and today’s low at 67.
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U.S
Willard L. Greene
Seven Valley Residents In Ice Troupers
PHOENIX UP I Seven Phoenix residents are in the Holiday on Ice troupe performing at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds Coliseum when an explosion killed 63 people Thursday night. All troupe members escaped unharmed. The identified skaters include Harry Sheridan 23 Eleanor Sheridan 21 Robert Basset 21 Marie Larosk 20 Marilyn Parrish 18 Roxanne Maxcy 20 and orchestra director Ben Stappler.
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Prank Disrupts Honeymoon For Newlywed Couple
Police report a man alerted them to lights on at a vacant home where a newlywed couple spent their wedding night. The couple, given keys by a friend who promised a surprise, found the incident disruptive and report the home was not theirs.
Squatters Reported In Paradise Valley
A Paradise Valley resident alleged a family in a trailer was squatting on private property last month. The town building inspector said the squatters could not be located yesterday.
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Paradise Valley
Explosion at Spudnut Shop Causes Fire Damage
Rural Fire Chief Lou Witzeman said quick action stopped the fire from spreading after an explosion at the Spudnut Shop. Owner Bob Melzer reported grease in a flame sparked the blast. Patrolman Paul Smith witnessed a large smoke puff as flames reached the roof. Five fire units and a city tanker fought the blaze for about 30 minutes. interior damage was heavy, water-damaged, with no injuries reported.
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Bob Melzer
Paul Smith
Melzer
Mayor Schrader Declines Third Term in City Council Race
Mayor Schrader, 34, announces at a Ramada Inn breakfast that he will not seek a third term on the city council to devote time to his dairy ranch and family. The move spurs speculation on February primary candidates while council members weigh future plans and potential successors.
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Dick Searles
Searles
Henry Reuss
Tom Felke
Infant Dies At Home In Scottsdale
A four week old boy Perry Maurice Walsh of 2523 North 85th Place Scotts dale died this morning possibly from asphyxiation after eating. He was pronounced dead at 9 15 a m at Baptist Hospital of Scottsdale. Mrs Walsh rushed the infant to the hospital after failing to wake him. A hospital physician says the child may have choked on his food and an autopsy will be performed at the county morgue.
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Scottsdale
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Walker Upside-Down Flags Protest in Dallas
Former Maj. Gen Edwin A Walker flies flags upside down on his lawn in Dallas to protest Dallas officials apologies to Adlai Stevenson after he was spit upon and mobbed. Walker says Kennedy’s Texas visit will trigger further demonstrations.
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Algerians Launch Massive Attack at Figuig Border
Algerian forces opened an artillery and infantry assault on Figuig at dawn. King Hassan of Morocco said Moroccan troops withdrew about a mile. Figuig, 37 miles northeast of Colomb Bechar, is the largest town in the ongoing border fighting. Reports also said attacks targeted Mengoub, a key road and rail hub.
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