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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
4
The Public Service Commission plans a full investigation of alleged cab violations and may file complaints and arrest warrants. Chennoweth and Mirin continue operating six cabs each while DA George Franklin Jr. predicts court battles over cab medallions and warns of potential wider conflict.
The Supreme Court extended the one man one vote principle to local governments amid a Texas county case led by Hank Avery of Midland. The ruling argued equal protection applies to local and state power, while dissenters warned of overreach. Concurrently in Las Vegas, Ace Cab Co. and Yellow Cab Co. sought injunctions against PSC cab expansion, with hearings set for May 3.
Defense officials disclosed that the administration may activate up to 65 000 reservists mostly from the Army to bolster U S forces in Vietnam and reinforce standby units in the United States. Calls could begin within three days to support the 13 500 man reinforcement and replace Marine units in Vietnam. The Pentagon also studied recalling up to 50 000 reservists for standby units. Senator Mansfield warned Johnson might rethink and draft at the Democratic National Convention. Johnson remains firm about his decision.
Reports describe a possible withdrawal start in sixty eight days after Johnson remarks. North Vietnamese bombing pause aims at supply points north of the DMZ while Thieu pledges defiance and gradual U S troop withdrawal. Johnson defends de escalation and hints at political uncertainty as stock market soars and Humphrey prospects shift.
UPI reports that since 1964 President Johnson and Lady Bird discussed leaving the White House after one elected term. Sources say Mrs. Johnson pressed for it as campaigning could be brutal, and Johnson weighed timing to avoid lame duck status. They prepared for a Texas return with family input.
Nevada politics tremble as President Johnson withdraws from the race. Democrats weigh implications for Bobby Kennedy George Wallace and Humphrey while Republicans gauge chances and contest the impact on Senate hopefuls like Leslie Gray and Ed Fike at the Wa shoe GOP convention.
Nevada firemen protest at City Hall as negotiations stall. The IAFF no-strike clause faces a proposed city ordinance banning union membership for city workers within 15 days of any violation. Mayor Grayson and commissioners weigh votes amid looming picket lines and pay demands.
Clark County reevaluates its board and district lines after a Supreme Court ruling on reapportionment. The plan realigns the County Commission and School District seats, potentially adding a third Las Vegas member and shifting regents among Washoe and smaller counties. Las Vegas officials praise the decision as a rule for all levels.
A UPI survey shows Democrats across states and Washington reacting with caution after President Johnson's withdrawal. Governors and lawmakers refrain from endorsements, with few predicting a Humphrey bid and several hinting at favorite son or uncommitted delegations.
In Columbia the State Central Correctional Institution faced a hour long clash as 100 inmates stormed the administration building after a mess hall fight. Guards used a single tear gas canister to drive rioters back. two guards were injured. About seven inmates were charged.
Richard M Nixon, Republican candidate, said a bombing halt alone would not bring peace. He postponed a full Vietnam statement to avoid harming negotiators and noted Korean War casualties rose after peace talks began. He warned against undermining broader aims of a durable peace.
UAW strikes expand to GM Chevrolet assembly plant in St Louis as 4750 workers strike after failed talks. Fisher Body plants nearby shut down affecting 650 workers. Overall GM strikes total 10 800 union members with 5 000 laid off, closing four of 23 U.S. assembly plants.
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