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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
7
In Mexico City violence outside the Olympic venues tests security as troops patrol nine blocks and nine stories of apartments. Athletes train amid concerns while the IOC promises the Games will proceed. Since July 26, 2000 people have been arrested amid protests and clashes.
In Moscow Dubcek and fellow Czechoslovak reformers met Soviet leaders amid harsh Soviet newspaper criticism of reform. Red Star blasted the drift toward nationalism while the Kremlin signals indicated occupation would continue until the party line is secured.
UPI reports citizens in Prague practiced restraint as Kremlin negotiations unfold. A Prague TV newscaster noted Russians voiced displeasure at normalization progress, while locals avoided street outbursts and even watched a late show film in a calm manner.
Phoenix police chief Blubaum said the department will work with Maricopa County’s new juvenile prosecution division to handle cases. The plan directs referrals to the county attorney for delinquency determinations with lighter cases to probation and parental notification. Blubaum previously voiced partial acceptance and clarified his stance on the full program.
UPI reports criticism from Superior Court Judge William Natean and Chandler Mayor George Nader, chair of the county Juvenile Review Committee. They say the system overreaches but offer no concrete recommendations, urging reorganizing the juvenile court.
Karl Demél, a tailor at the local prison, used sewing to craft a getaway outfit and stroll past guards. Police recaptured him at his girlfriend’s house, adding six months to his existing five year burglary sentence.
British siege ends at 2 45 pm as shotgun wielding farmer John James surrenders after 17 days inside a drab stone farmhouse. Police rush the home from four sides while relatives are allowed to pass lines to bring food and medicine. James, 28, offers no resistance and quits the standoff with family safely evacuated.
The October Apache School PTA meeting in the cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. features a pen and pencil sketch of Apache School by local artist Dick Phillips. PTA membership rises to 150, with 1000 forms for Fedral aid also distributed to Scottsdale and Supai schools.
Aries urges careful planning and targeted outreach with key people. Taurus seeks a novel plan and flexible scheduling to improve harmony. Gemini predicts a joyful day with friends and family and social flair. Moon Children advise embracing modern ideas to win favors. Leo encourages new outlets and a future philosophy. Virgo recommends analyzing obligations and improving relations. Libra stresses knowing expectations and boosting health. Scorpio asks for steady work and profitability later. Sagittarius urges anxieties aside and new worthwhile contacts. Capricorn advises discussing with kin and staying patient. Aquarius suggests visiting relatives and planning a new beneficial activity. Pisces notes a business expert can boost abundance with prudent spending.
Dawn Kennington, a second grader at Tonto School, is among 21 state winners in a poetry contest. She will receive an award on Arizona Poetry Day October 12 at 10 am at the Phoenix Little Theatre. The statewide program runs Oct 1, 1968, with top poems in each grade earning awards and special honors.
The Ministry of Public Order under the Greek military regime freed 42 men arrested as Communists and held in camps on Leros and Yaros islands. The government said all had signed loyalty pledges or were ill or aged.
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