CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY….Decreasing clouds.  High in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around

5 mph.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear, partly cloudy in the Valley City area.  A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening in the Valley City area.

Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds

5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms

in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers

and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and

thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.

 

There is a chance of thunderstorms today and tonight across
western and central North Dakota. Some storms may be strong to
severe.

Periodic chances for thunderstorms are forecast Friday through
Wednesday.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The National Buffalo Museum has a  survey available  for public participation.

Jamestown Tourism’s Director, Searle Swedlund has also informed the media that the National Buffalo Museum has seen extraordinary growth these past 3 years.

“ As the organization begins the process of planning for the future, please take a few minutes to provide your perspective. The information will shape how their destination can increase visitor traffic through developing original ideas to tell the story of the National Mammal. The survey should take about 2 minutes.”

www.buffalomuseum.com/survey

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that the Healthy Connections Program’s last day will be Friday, August 2.  Nickeus, Meidinger, and Leapaldt parks will be open from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. There will be picnics at the parks for lunch. For more information, please contact 252-3982.

Jamestown   (CSi)  The James River Senior Center will hold fundraisers  for the home delivered meals program.

There will be a Soup & Salad Fundraiser on September 6th, and a Taco in a Bag fundraiser on August 8th, and during the Jamestown Senior Resource Fair at the Buffalo Mall on August 8th

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Friends 4 ND Vets announces that the 13th Annual Rally, including the Annual 141 Honor Ride and Reunion is August 16 & 17 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

On Friday August 16

Steak Fry, Silent Auction/Raffle.  Doors open at 5-p.m., for the Social Hour.  Steak Fry at 6-p.m., with the chance to win $2,500 in cash prizes.  Tickets $20. Entertainment,  $10 at the door.

Entertainment by Joe Schmidt & Tennessee Friends, at 7-p.m.

On Saturday August 17

Annual 141 Honor Ride and Reunion, Silent Auction and Door Prizes.   Register for the Honor Ride from 9-a.m., to 10:30-a.m.  $10 per person.   The Honor Ride leaves the Civic Center at 11-a.m.  Return for the meal at 6-p.m., for participants and family of the Fallen.

School of Rock will entertain.   A cash bar all evening.  Must be 21 or older to enter the designated alcohol premises.

This is a public event, and all families are welcome.   Transportation will be available for non-riders.

Tickets available  from Ride Captains, Bottles & Jugs, and the Civic Center.

Sponsored by North Dakota Patriot Guard.

More information available at www.NDPG.org and on their Facebook page.

 

Jamestown  (NDFU)   – When the Wildfire take to the gridiron in Mott, N.D., this fall, their field will have a much-needed facelift, thanks to a contribution by Farmers Union Insurance (FUI) and Mott area FUI agent Brad Greff.

A new score clock, relocation of the crow’s nest that includes easier access, new lighting and a four-lane track are slated improvements. Greff, the voice of Wildfire football, said the improvements will be a godsend. “The score clock blinks off now. It’s old and it’s been out there a long time.”

Mott, the county seat of Hettinger County in southwestern North Dakota, is a hard-working farming community of about 700 people.

Mott-Regent School District superintendent, Willie Thibault says,  “We can’t express enough how appreciative our school district is for this sponsorship We haven’t had a track in 10 to 20 years. This will help us get over the hump. It’s just huge for the community.”

Over the next 10 years, the natural bowl-shaped field will be called the Farmers Union Sports Complex. Thibault said a future goal is to have bathrooms with running water as part of the complex.

Farmers Union Insurance, Chief Sales, Marketing & Brand Officer, Kevin Ressler adds, “We’re glad to support Brad’s community involvement and achieve something the whole town can take pride in and enjoy. We’re all about strong rural communities.”

FUI is also the premier sponsor of the North Dakota High School Activities Association and the BEK Broadcasting Network which televises high school athletic competitions throughout North Dakota.

 

Jamestown  (CSi) The Senior Resource Fair will be on Thursday Aug 8 from 10-a.m., to 1:30-p.m.

10-a.m., to 1:30-p.m., Informational Booths.

Jamestown Volunteer Center…Bake Sale…Pie Social.

10-a.m. to 11-a.m. Presentations.

11-a.m., 12 noon, Lunch available for purchase from Classic Catering.

12:30-1:30-p.m. Bingo.

1:30-p.m. Door Prizes.

James River Transit is offering  $1.00, one-way tickets for this event, by calling 701-252-7888.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The August 10, “Concerts at the 1883 Stutsman County Court” will feature the music of The New York Kammermusiker, at 1 p.m.

The music will include Norwegian and other Scandinavian music.

There will be a special presentation of music and theater celebrating North Dakota, featuring music dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt.

The performance will be followed by a masterclass/meet and greet.

The performance is free.

 

(Fessenden NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that around 8:30-a.m., Wednesday, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Wells County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a helicopter crash 4.5 miles south of Fessenden along Highway 52.

The 2007 Robinson R44 helicopter was spraying waterways by Highway 52 and attempted to go under the powerlines on the east side of the roadway. The blades caught the bottom power line causing the helicopter to crash in a field about 200 yards from the roadway.

The pilot, 49 year old Michael Hamouz of Willowbrook, IL, suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance as a precaution.

 

 

HILLSBORO, N.D. (AP) — One person is dead and another injured in an interstate crash in Traill County.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 76-year-old Norman Dronen of Grand Forks, was killed when his SUV was struck from behind by another vehicle near Hillsboro about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The patrol says Dronen was stopped in the passing lane of Interstate 29 for an unknown reason.

The crash sent Dronen’s SUV into the median. A Grand Forks woman 56 year old Barbara Kramer, of Grand Forks,  who struck him was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo for treatment of her injuries.

Assisting at the scene were:  Sanford Life Flight, Traill County Sheriff’s Office, Fargo Ambulance.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities still aren’t providing details into cause of death of an American Indian woman whose body was found in a submerged truck one year ago.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the FBI’s refusal to release information in the case of Olivia Lone Bear has been frustrating for her family, and tribal and state officials.

Thirty-two-year-old Olivia Lone Bear disappeared from the Fort Berthold Reservation in 2017. The Newtown mother of five was found July 31, 2018 in the pickup truck pulled from Lake Sakakawea.

FBI spokesman Kevin Smith declined to discuss the cause of Lone Bear’s death because the case is still being investigated.

North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive says the Lone Bear case “has floundered,” which he says is common when the federal government investigates crimes in Indian Country.

 

 

 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new report says a July survey of business supply managers suggests economic growth will slow over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states.

The report issued Thursday says the Mid-America Business Conditions index dropped to 52.0 in July from 55.4 in June. It’s the lowest figure in more than three years.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he blamed the slowdown on weak farm income, produced in part by tariffs and flooding.

The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth. A score below that suggests decline.

The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

 

In sports…

The University of Jamestown football team is 10th in both the 2019 Great Plains Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll and media poll during the 20th annual GPAC football media day Tuesday, July 30, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

The Jimmies finished ninth in the conference standings at 2-7 in 2018, UJ’s first season as members of the GPAC. Jamestown finished at 3-8 overall and will open 2019 at Valley City State University on Aug. 29.

2019 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll

Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)

1. Morningside 81 (9)

2. Northwestern 73 (1)

3. Dordt 62

4. Midland 58

5. Briar Cliff 46

6. Doane 41

7. Hastings 34

8. Concordia 22

9. Dakota Wesleyan 18

10. Jamestown 15

2019 GPAC Preseason Football Media Poll:

Place Team Pts (1st Place Votes)

1. Morningside 119 (11)

2. Northwestern 109 (1)

3. Dordt 87

4. Midland 84

5. Briar Cliff 66

6. Doane 64

7. Hastings 48

8. Concordia 35

9. Dakota Wesleyan 24

10. Jamestown 23

 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION…

Fargo-Moorhead 8, Chicago 3

 

MLB…

UNDATED (AP) _  Jose Berrios (beh-REE-ohs) struck out a season-high 11 while allowing only two hits over seven shutout innings of the Twins’ 7-4 win at Miami. Max Kepler hit his 29th homer of the season, Mitch Garver added a three-run shot and Eddie Rosario had a two-run home run as the Twins won for the fifth time in six games. Minnesota leads the majors with 209 home runs, 16 shy of the club record set in 1963.

 

The Chicago Cubs have regained a share of first place in the National League Central by blanking the co-leaders.

Kyle Hendricks worked seven innings and Ian Happ singled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth as the Cubs downed the Cardinals, 2-0 in St. Louis. Hendricks scattered seven hits and had seven strikeouts while improving to 8-0 in his last 11 starts against the Cardinals. Chicago has won all 11 of those games.

Both runs were aided by errors. Kris Bryant reached on an error by third baseman Tommy Edman before scoring the lead run. Javier Baez scored from second on a miscue by catcher Matt Wieters (WEE’-turz) on a pickoff attempt two innings later.

St. Louis failed to score despite leadoff doubles in the second, third and fourth innings. Paul Goldschmidt doubled twice for the Redbirds after homering in seven of their previous eight games.

The Brewers remain one game off the NL Central lead after Jordan Lyles allowed one run and three hits over five innings of a 4-2 win at Oakland. Lyles picked up his first victory in more than two months, doing it in his Milwaukee debut following his trade from Pittsburgh earlier this week. Lorenzo Cain hit a leadoff homer and Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) added an RBI double to extend his hitting streak to 18 games, matching a career high.

Elsewhere on major league diamonds:

_ The Braves squandered a 4-2 lead in the ninth before Josh Donaldson’s 25th home run of the season gave them a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Nats. Adam Duvall homered for the fourth time in five games for Atlanta, which moved 6 ½ games ahead of the second-place Nationals in the NL East. Mike Soroka (sah-ROH’-kah) limited Washington to three hits over seven innings, including Juan Soto’s round-tripper.

_ Will Smith and Kristopher Negrón homered while the Dodgers were scoring five runs in the ninth to beat the Rockies, 5-1 in Colorado. The game was scoreless until Smith unloaded a three-run blast, two batters before Negron delivered a two-run shot in the Dodgers’ major league-leading 71st victory. Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (hyoon-jihn ree-OO’) lowered his ERA to 1.66 by holding the Rockies to three hits over six shutout innings.

_ Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval and Kevin Pillar (pee-LAHR’) homered in a five-run fifth that carried the Giants past the Phillies, 5-1. Jeff Samardzija tossed three-hit ball over six innings, saving a bullpen that was missing three relievers following a string of deadline trades. San Francisco finished a major league-best 19-6 in July to move back into wild-card contention.

_ The Mets extended their season-high winning streak to six games by scoring three runs in the ninth following an error by shortstop Tim Anderson to beat the White Sox, 4-2. Todd Frazier singled home the tiebreaking run and scored on Michael Conforto’s two-run single. Jacob de Grom’s (deh-GRAHMZ’) shutout streak ended at 19 innings, but he also struck out 10 over seven frames as New York won for the 12th time in its last 16 games.

_ Luis Castillo is 10-4 after yielding a run and six hits while working into the seventh inning of the Reds’ 4-1 verdict over the Pirates. Jesse Winker and Eugenio (ay-oo-HAY’-nee-oh) Suarez homered off rookie Dario Agrazal (AG’-rah-zahl), who lasted only 3 2/3 innings. The Pirates have gone 3-16 since the All-Star break.

 

_ The Indians stayed within three games of the AL Central-leading Twins as Roberto Perez belted a three-run homer and a solo shot in Cleveland’s 10-4 drubbing of the Astros. Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis both hit three-run shots as the Indians improved to 34-14 since June 4, when they trailed Minnesota by 10 ½ games. Zach Plesac (PLEE’-sak) won his third straight start despite yielding four runs and six hits over five innings.

_ Austin Romine belted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Yankees a 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks. Mike Tauchman (TOWK’-man) smacked a two-run blast in the second off Zack Greinke (GREHN’-kee), who worked the first five innings before being traded to the Astros. Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (mah-sah-HEE’-roh tah-NAH’-kah) was charged with three runs over four-plus innings, one start after surrendering 12 runs over 3 1/3 innings against Boston.

_ Kevin Kiermaier, Austin Meadows and Willy Adames (ah-DAH’-mehs) homered for the Rays in an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox. Kiermaier homered on the first pitch he saw after coming off the injured list. Meadows added a three-run shot in Tampa Bay’s fifth win in six games since a 1-7 skid dropped them behind Boston for second place in the AL East.

_ All-Star lefty Mike Minor won for the first time in more than a month, helping the Rangers get a 9-7 decision over the Mariners. Minor trailed 5-3 when he left the mound after the top of the fifth, but Willie Calhoun’s three-run homer in the bottom half put the Rangers in front. Austin Nola and Keon Broxton homered for the Mariners, whose six-game winning streak came to an end.

_ The Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Royals as Freddy Galvis (GAL’-vees) and rookie Bo Bichette (bih-SHEHT’) hit solo home runs in Toronto’s 4-1 victory. Bichette hit his first career homer to open the eighth inning against Royals starter Jakob Junis (JOO’-nihs). Rookie Jacob Waguespack earned his second victory in his fourth big league start, limiting the Royals to a run and three hits over six frames.

_ Homers by Jake Rogers, Brandon Dixon and Gordon Beckham powered the Tigers past the Angels, 9-1. Rogers banged out his first big league round-tripper, and Dixon and Beckham homered during a five-run eighth off Luis García. Daniel Norris had gone 14 starts without a win before holding Los Angeles to three hits over five innings.

 

MLB-TRADE DEADLINE

Greinke goes to Astros

UNDATED (AP) _ The Astros have added a six-time All-Star to their already-solid starting rotation.

Houston has picked up Zack Greinke (GREHN’-kee) for a starting five that includes 14-game winner Justin Verlander and major league strikeout leader Gerrit Cole. The Diamondbacks have received four minor leaguers for Greinke, who took the mound for Wednesday’s game against the Yankees.

Greinke is 10-4 with a 2.90 ERA this season.

Also at the major league trade deadline:

_ The Indians have confirmed their three-team swap that sends pitcher Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati and brings Yasiel Puig (YAH’-see-ul pweeg) to Cleveland. The Indians also got lefty Scott Moss from the Reds and outfielder Franmil (FRAHN’-meel) Reyes, lefty Logan Allen and infield prospect Victor Nova from San Diego. The Padres acquired outfielder Taylor Trammel from the Reds.

_ Atlanta picked up relievers Shane Greene and Mark Melancon (meh-LAHN’-sehn) in separate deals, along with backup catcher John Ryan Murphy. The Giants got right-handed reliever Daniel Winkler and a minor league pitcher for Melancon, and the Tigers received two minor leaguers in the Greene swap.

_ The Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the Mariners for a minor leaguer. Arizona also picked up rookie right-hander Zac Gallen from the Marlins for minor league shortstop Jazz Chisholm.

_ The Athletics have acquired starter Tanner Roark (ROH’-ahrk) from the Reds for outfield prospect Jameson Hannah.

_ Milwaukee has acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz and righty Ray Black from the Giants for infield prospect Mauricio Dubon. San Francisco also obtained second baseman Scooter Gennett (jeh-NEHT’) from the Reds for a player to be named.

_ The Cubs have obtained outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (kas-tee-AH’-nohs) from the Tigers for two minor league pitchers.

_ The Phillies have grabbed outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pirates for a player to be named later and $250,000 in international signing money.

_ The Nationals came away with relievers Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland from Seattle and Daniel Hudson in a trade with Toronto. The Mariners received a trio of minor league pitchers from the Nationals, who jettisoned right-hander Kyle Johnston to Toronto for Hudson.

_ The Dodgers added infielder Jedd Gyorko, acquiring him from the Cardinals for left-hander Tony Cingrani and minor league righty Jeffry Abreu (ah-BRAY’-oo). Los Angeles also picked up reliever Adam Kolarek (koh-LEHR’-ak) from Tampa Bay

_ Martin Maldonado (mahr-TEEN’ MAL’-doh-NAH’-doh) is on the move for the second time this month, going from the Cubs to the Astros for Tony Kemp. Houston also moved catcher Max Stassi to the Angels for a pair of minor league outfielders.

_ The Rangers have landed injured right-hander Nate Jones from the White Sox for minor league pitchers Joe Jarneski and Ray Castro.

MLB-PIRATES/REDS BRAWL

Pirates, Reds await suspensions for latest brawl

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle expects suspensions for both teams once Major League Baseball completes its video review of the latest fight between Pittsburgh and the Cincinnati Reds.

Hurdle said MLB was reviewing video of the numerous confrontations during the game, which turned into a fight in the ninth when Reds reliever Amir Garrett charged the Pittsburgh dugout. Reds manager David Bell faces a significant suspension for running onto the field and going after Hurdle during the fracas, one inning after he was ejected.

Four from each team were ejected. That includes outfielder Yasiel Puig (YAH’-see-ul pweeg), who was traded to the Indians shortly after the game.

 

NFL-NEWS

UNDATED (AP) _ The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed former Vikings defensive lineman Al Noga’s claim that his dementia is related to concussions he suffered during his NFL career. In a unanimous decision, the high court threw out Noga’s workers’ compensation award. The court says the Vikings’ treatment of Noga’s headaches with over-the-counter medicines was sufficient and that his 2015 claim came too late. Noga played for the Vikings from 1988-1992.

The New Orleans Saints have their top receiver back in the fold.

The Saints and Michael Thomas have agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract, according to his agent. Thomas had missed five practices while holding out of training camp as his agent sought a long-term deal.

Thomas has grabbed 321 passes for 3,787 yards and 23 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. He paced the NFL with 125 receptions in 2018.

Also in the NFL

_ Bills starting center Mitch Morse is out indefinitely after being placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Morse was Buffalo’s key offseason free-agent addition in the team’s bid to overhaul what had been a patchwork line. He signed a four-year, $44.5 million contract after spending his first four seasons in Kansas City.

 

_ Pro Football Hall of Fame middle linebacker Nick Buoniconti has died at age 78. Buoniconti was an undersized overachiever who helped lead the Miami Dolphins to the NFL’s only perfect season. He later became a leader in the effort to cure paralysis following a spinal injury to his son, Marc. In recent years, Buoniconti struggled with symptoms of CTE, a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated blows to the head.

NBA-NEWS

Grizzlies sign Guduric

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) _ The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Marko Guduric to a multi-year contract.

The 24-year-old Guduric has played for Fenerbahce in Turkey the last two seasons. He averaged 9.4 points and shot 47.7 percent from 3-point range while leading Fenerbahce to the 2019 Euroleague Final Four.

NHL-NEWS

Avalanche, Devils re-sign defensemen

UNDATED (AP) _ A couple of NHL teams are locking up their young defensemen for the next few years.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed Samuel Girard to a seven-year extension. The 21-year-old Girard just completed his second season with the Avs, finishing with four goals and 27 points while playing in all 82 games.

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Will Butcher to a three-year, $11.2 million contract. Butcher had four goals and 30 points in 78 games last season.

 

In world and national news…

DETROIT (AP) — The ideological divisions gripping the Democratic Party intensified on Wednesday as presidential candidates waged an acrimonious battle over health care, immigration and race that tested the strength of early front-runner Joe Biden’s candidacy.

The former vice president was repeatedly forced to defend his decades-old political record against pointed attacks from his younger, diverse rivals, who charged that Biden’s eight-year relationship with President Barack Obama was not reason enough to earn the Democratic nomination.

The attacks on Biden in the second presidential debate were most vivid coming from California Sen. Kamala Harris, who declared that his willingness to work with segregationists in the U.S. Senate during the 1970s could have had dramatic consequences on the surge of minority candidates in political office. And, she said, it could have prevented her and fellow presidential candidate Cory Booker, both of whom are black, from becoming senators.

 

CINCINNATI (AP) — President Donald Trump’s latest rally will be a test for both candidate and crowd.

The Cincinnati gathering Thursday night will be Trump’s first since his audience chanted “Send her back!” about a Somali-born congresswoman during a July rally in North Carolina, raising the prospect of a 2020 presidential campaign increasingly fought along racial lines.

The chant about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota by a roaring Greenville crowd rattled Republicans and left Trump wavering over how to respond. He let the chant roll at the rally, expressed disapproval about it the next day and later retreated from those concerns.

All eyes will be watching both the Ohio crowd’s behavior — and how Trump reacts. Even his closest advisers seem uncertain as to what may transpire.

 

 

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s health ministry says the 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola this week in the city of Goma now has the disease.

This is the outbreak’s first direct transmission of Ebola inside Goma, a city of more than 2 million people on the border with Rwanda.

Rwanda’s government earlier Thursday said it had closed its border with Congo over the outbreak, which is entering its second year.

More than 1,800 people have died, nearly a third of them children.

 

 

ADEN, Yemen (AP) — A Yemeni health official says the death toll in attacks in the southern port city of Aden has climbed to 51.

The official says 40 people were killed in a missile attack on a military parade in the al-Galaa camp in the city’s neighborhood of Breiqa on Thursday. He says 11 people were killed in coordinated suicide bombings at a police station earlier in the day.

The al-Galaa camp houses forces loyal to the United Arab Emirates, a member of the Saudi-led coalition fighting the country’s Iran-backed Houthis since 2015. The website of the country’s Houthi rebels quoted spokesman Brig. Gen. Yehia Sarea as saying the rebels had fired a ballistic missile on the camp.

The official says a total of 56 people were wounded in Thursday’s attacks.

He didn’t give a breakdown or say how many troops, policemen or civilians were among the casualties. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters.

 

 

PHOENIX (AP) — The tension between Phoenix’s police and minority communities that erupted this summer over a videotaped clash with an African American family is a harsh reminder of how blacks and Hispanics were once forced into segregated schools and neighborhoods where they built their own churches and social clubs, even American Legion posts.

Segregation once ruled the U.S. Southwest as well as the Deep South, with some Civil War battles being fought in Arizona, including the Battle of Picacho Pass, between Phoenix and Tucson, and the Battle of Glorieta Pass in New Mexico that killed some 350 people on both sides.

Neighborhood real estate covenants once barred blacks and Hispanics from buying or leasing homes north of downtown Phoenix and schools were segregated in Arizona and New Mexico near the Texas border.