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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1966
Page
7
United Press International and the Progress Staff present a digest of Friday’s affairs highlighting key events, political developments, and notable social and cultural items across multiple regions. The summary compiles brief reports on policy moves, public occurrences, and notable statements shaping the day.
In a jungle area 60 miles northwest of Saigon the First Infantry Division joins battle as about 5 000 infantry troops participate in operations in War Zone D amid 25 000 U S soldiers deployed. Veterans morning services mark Arlington memorial events with officials gathered.
A fragmented state roundup item reports a hunter was dragged to death near Clifton. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. Local authorities are uncertain about suspects or motive. Further reporting is awaited for clarity on the incident and involved parties.
James Lovell and Edwin Aldrin launched from Cape Kennedy aboard a Titan 2 for the last Gemini mission a four day rendezvous and two spacewalks. An Atlas Agena target pad 2:08 p.m. EST preceded their 3:46 p.m. EST lift off as crews anticipated docking and testing ahead of Apollo lunar plans.
A freight train collision ignited 60,000 gallons of oil triggering a fire that ruptured three tank cars and released deadly phosgene gas. About 4,000 residents were evacuated as a cloud spread. Sheriff deputy John Olson described the gas as paralyzing then lethal and warned of an exploding fourth car.
Kurt Georg Kiesinger, aged 62, leader of Baden Württemberg and new Christian Democratic nominee, aims to form a permanent parliamentary majority with the Free Democrats and other parties to succeed Ludwig Erhard as chancellor. Negotiations ongoing as he works toward a coalition despite wartime Nazi Party past and public controversy.
A meeting involving U S District Court Judge James Walsh state lawyers and Gary Peter Klahr discussed creating a permanent reapportionment plan in the next legislative session. The court granted the legislature a full regular session to act and will review their actions. Also addressed were vacancies in current districts.
The Village Cab Co of Scottsdale seeks a rate increase with a hearing at 2 p.m. November 28 in Room 219 Capitol Annex. Proposes 50 cents for the first quarter mile and 10 cents per additional quarter mile, matching Phoenix Yellow Cab. Also seeks surcharges and higher flat rates including Sky Harbor rise from 5 to 7 dollars and other out of town rates.
Arizona Humane Society investigates strychnine sales at Ranchers Feed and Saddlery Co to catch the party behind a recent string of dog poisonings in north Scottsdale. Eight dogs reportedly poisoned near 68th Street and Coronado Drive. Max Finch notes legitimate uses for the poison include gopher control and horticultural purposes.
In Cleveland a chaotic upshot from a local dispute led the mayor to want an urgent talk with a key figure. The dialogue centered on where to hold a meeting and how to proceed with an envisioned sale or action within his authority.
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