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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1968

Page

8

Panama junta seizes capital as leaders name Pinilla head

Reports say Panama's National Guard ousted President Arias and seized key centers in a coup. Lt Col Omar Torrijos announced a junta including Col Bolivar Urrutia and Col Jose Maria Pinilla, who had left the Guard after a dispute with Arias. A man and woman were wounded at Santo Tomas hospital as sporadic gunfire continued.

Omar. Torrijos Bolivar Urrutia Jose Maria Pinilla Pinilla National Guard Arias Panama City Alberto Pizot Santo Tomas Hospital

State Department voices concern over Panamanian coup

A State Department spokesman says Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias has taken refuge in the Canal Zone with his cabinet. Canal Zone authorities have offered protection to Arias and his group. The United States typically suspends diplomatic relations after a foreign coup.

Panama Canal State Department Arnulfo Ariasg Anal Canal—Zoné Arias United States Peru

Scottsdale Players Light Up the Sky at New Stagebrush

Scottsdale Community Players open the new Stagebrush Theatre on Second Street with Moss Hart’s Light Up the Sky. Cast includes Linda Reeser, June Ely, Joan Siberschlag, Don Hams, Carl Mancini, Hal Chidnoff. audience enjoys a lively opening night with notable backers and a modern, well appointed venue featuring stained glass, padded seats, and new plumbing.

Linda Reeser Frances—Black June Ely Stella Livingston Reeser Don Hams Max Hams Carl Mancini Sidney Black Hal Chidnoff Scottsdale

Bell Named Picnic Chairman For Bell Campaign Event

Republican Richard Goldby was selected as chairman of a testimonial picnic for Democrat Larry Bell at Guy Stillman’s ranch in Scottsdale. Tickets cost 10 dollars with many sold, as Bell the Democratic nominee positions for a county supervisor seat. Bell, a 37-year-old chemistry teacher at Colorado High, says he would resign teaching to take full-time duties if elected to the 12 thousand dollar a year post.

Richard Goldby Larry Bell Guy Stillman Scottsdale Goldby Bell Arizona Colonnado High

Local teens advance in Miss Teenage Arizona and club events

Junior Miss contenders from Scottsdale and Phoenix vie for at large spots in the Miss Teenage America pageant with finals set November 23 to 30 in Texas. Scottsdale clubs pledge leaders at Camp Tontozona as several students join national and university organizations.

Vie Black Na Lane Seatchool Flexas Ro Jes Mary Lou Knall Scottsdale I Phrateres National Organization For Arizona State University Jackie Clark

Bridge column recounts a tense club game and clever play

A bridge recap features Mrs. Clarke facing East and West with key spade and club cuts. East misleads by shifting hearts while dropping spades and clubs, allowing Clarke to squeeze wins with strategic discards and a late club queen.

East Clarke Flannery

Indian ambush retold in Frontier Times tale

A Scottsdale man’s retelling of an Apache ambush is published in Frontier Times. Joe Phys, a 1860s Arizona teamster, was attacked by Apaches while transporting freight from Colorado to Prescott. After his cavalry escort deserted, he held off the attack for four hours until aid came.

Scottsdale Frontier Times Joe Phys Homer Wilkes Moreland Phy Arizona Colorado Prescott

Global conference warns seas overwhelmed by waste

Maritime experts from 30 countries warned that the world’s oceans are too small for the amount of poisonous waste dumped into them. An international conference on sea pollution passed eight resolutions calling for urgent action to cut pollution.

Rome UPI

Stagebrush Theatre tests new chairs with Irma the doll

Scottsdale Stagebrush Theatre uses a 130 pound doll named Irma to simulate decades of wear in 50 hours on 209 new chairs. The test ensures chairs withstand heavy use while matching contemporary audience sizes and comfort. The theater, home of the Scottsdale Community Players, opens Light Up the Sky with seating comparable to Lincoln Center and other major venues.

Judy Reynolds Scottsdale Second St Civic Center Stagebrush Irma Stagebrush Theatre Sky New York Lincoln Center Radio City Music ‘Hall Madison Square Garden Los Angeles Music Center

Lavin's for Men Expands to Bigger Scottsdale Store

Lavin's for Men moves next door to a larger Scottsdale Fashion Square location. Bill Lavin confirms no changes to quality or staff. Daughters Linda and Judy assist at the wrapping counter while son Jeffrey remains seen around the store. Dave Fich offers expert fashion advice for students and young men. Rich, a senior at Arizona State University, is also qualified to advise on townwear.

Lavin Scottsdale Fashion Square Bill Beverly Lavin Linda Judy Jeffrey Dave Fich Arizona State University Rich

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