Hughes Cleared on Strip Casino Purchases Stardust Silver Slipper
Carson City UPI reports the Nevada State Gaming Control Board granted preliminary approval for Howard Hughes to acquire the Stardust Hotel and the Silver Slipper on the Las Vegas Strip for over 36 million dollars. This would expand his Las Vegas gambling interests to six properties, making him the largest casino owner in Nevada.
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Sun seminar on drug abuse draws unprecedented Las Vegas crowd
A Sun sponsored drug abuse seminar at the Convention Center drew far more than expected, triggering panic and large police presence. Deputies controlled the crowd as traffic snarls and full venues forced last minute closures and emergency audio setups.
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Comedian Tommy Noonan Dies at 46 in Hollywood
UPI reports comedian Tommy Noonan died yesterday at the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital in Hollywood Port of Los Angeles at age 46 from a malignant brain tumor. He produced two seminude films with Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren and acted in many films including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and A Star Is Born. He frequently appeared on TV and in nightclubs with partner Peter Marshall. Next Monday would have been his 47th birthday.
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NSU President Denies Resignation Rumors Amid Picket Threats
Nevada Southern University president Dr. Donald C. Moyer rejected a Las Vegas paper's report of his planned resignation calling it irresponsible journalism. AFT leader Gerald Pfaffl said union plans to picket after exhausting legal options as NSU undergoes faculty changes and NSU regents convene in Reno.
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Johnson pledges to devote all efforts to peace
President Johnson, in his first public appearance since stepping back from re election aims, vowed to devote all his days energies and powers to winning the peace. He joked about his March 31 decision not to pursue the Democratic nomination and teased Daley inviting him to the Chicago fundraiser at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
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Miss Simmons Crowned Henderson Industrial Days Queen
Janet Simmons was chosen as Miss Henderson Industrial Days 1968 from a field of beauties at Henderson Junior High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Anderson Dairy, she receives a modeling course, a $25 Las Vegas savings account, and gift certificates. Runners-up Alicia Williams and Carol Kramer noted. The event was organized by Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club with Master of Ceremonies Rick Richardson and judges including W. E. Leypoldt Ruth Juliana Joe Dela ney Lenore Stevens Pepper Davis and Tony Reese.
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Weather Summary for Sonny City Today
Northerly winds 15 to 19 mph with a high of 75 and a low of 58. Yesterday's high 78 and low 45. Noontime humidity at 10 percent. Sunrise at 4 55 and sunset at 6 23.
Laxalt Won't Protest Planned Underground Test
Gov. Paul Laxalt said he would not protest the planned underground thermo nuclear test at Pahute Mesa scheduled for tomorrow. He noted state officials cannot evaluate the technical data and that the White House is reviewing the information, with a forthcoming decision expected.
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Hughes Aide Urges AEC Delay of Nuclear Test
The Howard Hughes organization pressed the Atomic Energy Commission to postpone Friday's major nuclear test. The AEC previously said no official Hughes request had been received. Robert A. Maheu, head of Hughes Nevada operations, provided the second wire yesterday.
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Humphrey Eyes Saturday Decision on 1968 Run in Washington
Vice President Hubert Humphrey said his decision on seeking the Democratic nomination would be made Saturday in Washington. He spoke in Huntington and at Marshall University noted a luncheon in D.C. to discuss the nation’s state and his fate. Earlier he picked up endorsements from Wilbur J. Cohen and Corbin King of New Hampshire.
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Scientists warn nuclear test may threaten Hoover and Davis Dams
Eastern scientists warn the planned thermonuclear detonation near the Nevada Test Site could endanger Hoover Dam in Nevada and Davis Dam on the Colorado River. They cite lack of studies on shock effects and potential earthquakes across fault lines near the dams.
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