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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
7
Today at Pima School the morning Pilgrims and afternoon Indians split into two groups to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. The morning group dined at 10 am while the afternoon group ate at 2 15. Indians made cornbread and Pilgrims cooked stew.
Mayor Bud Tims and six council members back restricting billboards to identification signs. They cite state law limits and seek state legislature changes while studying Tucson’s eight year phase-out approach and possible taxation options.
Saigon announced its delegation for expanded negotiations with Paris within 10 days. President Thieu named Nguyen Cao Ky as head, a move Johnson welcomed as Saigon joins the conferences, while Viet Cong accused Ky of proving Saigon is a US puppet.
Saigon reports a fleet of 55 allied ships and boats blockading a Vietnamese island chain believed to be a Communist stronghold. About 1,000 infantrymen stormed the island in search of guerrillas and supply concentrations, with allies claiming to have trapped escape routes. So far the operation has produced two Viet Cong killed.
Washington reports that consumer prices rose six tenths of one percent in October, the biggest one month gain since September 1962. The Labor Department notes the 10 month total for the year stands at a four percent advance.
SAN ANTONIO Texas The Texas White House revealed President Johnson is weighing a special Senate session to push ratification of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty A White House spokesman said Johnson fears further delay could hinder broader international action and set back nonproliferation efforts.
Mannington officials of Consolidated Coal discuss closing all mine openings to extinguish underground fires amid a recall of the 1978 entombed workers. Relatives cling to slim hopes for survivors and urge keeping the mine open.
Plans for a Las Posadas Christmas festival in Scottsdale Civic Center were outlined by Parks and Recreation Director Spacewater. Events include a gathering at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Christmas decor at City Hall on Dec. 14, carols on Dec. 17, and a large Sunday event Dec. 22 featuring a yule log lighting, piñata, tacos and torillas by Rosarita Foods, troubadours roaming the center, and fireworks after. Dolores Medina chairs Easton Main Street publicity with Wayne Farley coordinating food logistics.
Vincent A. Canzano, Scottsdale building inspector, charged with battery, forfeited a $56 fine and did not appear in court. Hagan had been ordered to appear.
The Steering Committee prepared a 23 question citizen survey to gauge opinions on district schools. The questionnaire will be distributed by PTA members and STEP groups and collected by PTA presidents and the Progress. Results will be reviewed at a 2 1 2 hour meeting December 5 at Coronado High School.
The planning commission approved a sign ordinance keeping the 250 square foot maximum and 35 foot height for Broadway stores. Broadway representatives urged higher limits to 300 square feet and greater visibility, with one executive noting a $2 million store cost. The council will hold a Dec 17 hearing. the ordinance advances with changes not adopted.
The Progress notes widespread closures for Thanksgiving. Banks, government offices, schools and businesses suspend Thursday activity, with some reopening Monday for a four day holiday. State, county and federal offices open Friday, Scottsdale Daily Progress resumes Friday.
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