Fike Expands Northern Nevada Campaign Swing
Lt. Gov. Ed Fike flew to Reno for five days of talks and public appearances as a declared U.S. Senate hopeful. He planned speeches on the University of Nevada campus and at the Republican State Convention in Winnemucca, his second Northern Nevada swing in two weeks. He also met supporters in Reno and Ely and said he had not decided on delegating or a GOP nominee, while delaying formal campaign start until summer.
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Nevada
Fike
U.S. Senate
University of Nevada
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Carson City
Eureka
Lake Tahoe
Ely
Richard Nixon
Paul Laxalt
Senate
Washoe
Rising U S Lawyers Count Surges Since 1964 Census
The American Bar Association census lists 316 856 licensed lawyers nationwide in 1967, up from 296 069 in 1964. New York City accounts for 40 942 practicing attorneys in the latest figures.
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Washington
United States
American Bar Association
New York City
Pickets Planned At NSU Las Vegas Campus
Members of the American Federation of Teachers at Nevada Southern University plan a May 2 picket at the Las Vegas campus to protest grievances the administration will not discuss. Asst. Prof. Gerald Pfaffl, president of the 30 member union, says a meeting will finalize plans and that the two day demonstration may invite student participation. Four grievances were submitted to the administration but allegedly not recognized.
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Las Vegas
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NSU
Labor
American Federation of Teachers
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Challenge Looms For Rep. Baring
Carson City. State Republican Chairman George Abbott said the party no longer considers Rep. Walter S. Baring invincible. He noted some Republican challenges may appear at the State GOP Convention in Winnemucca but refused to name any. Abbott said Baring can be beaten in November if Nevada Republicans unite behind a candidate.
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Walter S. Baring
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Baring
Nevada
Rockets to Gauge Starlight in Nye and Lincoln Counties
Scientific research rockets were to launch overnight and again in the morning to detect faint radiation from stars. About 60 people participated. evacuations were planned as landing areas could not be precisely predicted. Each 12 inch diameter payload weighed 240 pounds and would reach 110 miles altitude before parachute recovery.
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Nye
Lincoln
Robber Steals From Century Finance in Fremont Street Hold Up
A masked gunman wearing a straw hat robbed Century Finance Co at 1025 Fremont St yesterday. He demanded cash, ordered employees to the floor, then fled on foot with about $810. The suspect was described as in his mid twenties.
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Jabberwock Variety Show Aids Delta Sorority Fund
Las Vegas Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter sponsors a community Jabberwock to benefit its scholarship and service fund. The show features talent from schools and groups and takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. in Doolittle Center with admission set at 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for children. La juana Bailey serves as chapter president.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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Shooter Sentenced Four Years After Guilty Plea
Plaz Bernard Booker, 21, began a four year term after pleading guilty to assault with a deadly weapon. He wounded three men during a January melee over his girlfriend and was denied probation by Dist. Judge Howard Babcock following defense counsel's request.
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Howard Babcock
James Santini
Sheets Named To Point U.S. Rep Walter S Baring Appointment
U S Representative Walter S. Baring announced Hal Edward Sheets son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Sheets will graduate Bishop Gorman High School this year and report for admission to the Military Academy on July 1.
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Bishop Gorman High School
Military Academy
Laxalt Speaks At Las Vegas Chamber Luncheon
Gov. Paul Laxalt headlines the noon Chamber luncheon at Hotel Sahara Congo Room presenting an in person Nevada report. Chamber officials praise the turnout and importance of the Silver State on the national scene while Justice John Mowbray discusses the Elks Helldorado Celebration.
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Las Vegas
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Damage Suit Settled in Auto Pedestrian Fatality Case
Parents of four year old Kevin James O Carroll settled a damage suit against Isaac Matza for 2600 dollars. The child was struck and killed on October 27, 1966 while riding a tricycle in front of his home at 1800 South 16th Street.
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Patricia O’carroll
S. 16Th St
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Vegas Valley Dr
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Matza
Helping Hand Costly For Vegas Samaritan
Las Vegas man Owen C. Comer said a crippled man named John Bangert, cast with both arms and legs, asked for a ride from a Henderson drive in restaurant to Las Vegas. Comer lent a ride and later woke to find his wallet worth 118 dollars, cash, and his 1967 Oldsmobile missing. Deputies seek Bangert’s account and details.
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Owen C. Comer
Henderson
Comer
John Bangert
Bangert
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Contact Details
The Las Vegas Sun publisher and staff list with editor line up and offices at 900 South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada 89106. It lists H M Greenspun as publisher and president along with key executives and department editors. The piece also notes postal status second class matter and national advertising representatives with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions.
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Las Vegas Sun, Inc
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Las Vegas
Nevada
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