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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
1
Former President Eisenhower, aged 72, was flown by Air Force helicopter from Indian Wells to March Air Force Base Hospital in California after reporting chest discomfort following a round of golf. He previously suffered two heart attacks and is in guarded condition.
The report notes medical observers and hospital care for Eisenhower after a sudden illness and a move from March Air Force Base Hospital to Eldorado County Club residence. Officials say his health improved and doctors ordered rest as aides described his condition.
A column contrasts youth today with prior generations, citing shifts in heat controls, education funding, and campus protests. It recalls recent sports and Las Vegas events while reporting a formal criminal complaint in Nevada against labor leader Tom Hanley and his bodyguard Byron Price for kidnapping and attempted murder tied to Mike Marathon beating on April 18.
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller planned a news conference in Albany to announce his decision about entering the Republican gubernatorial contest. Industry and political observers awaited his stance as the GOP battle began.
Gov Rockefeller plans a 11 a.m. news conference at the New York State Capitol to discuss his political plans and potential run for the Republican presidential nomination. He may not enter primaries and will align his campaign around national and international issues with extensive speeches. The AEC invited Howard Hughes representatives to Nevada test briefings amid concerns over earthquakes and water contamination.
The day brings sunny skies and gentle winds with a high near 85 and a low around 50. Humidity at noon is about 8 percent with sunrise at 5 49 and sunset at 7 27.
North Las Vegas starts the 15th annual Progress Days hosted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with a Miss Progress Days Beauty Pageant at 8 p.m. at the Silver Nugget. Seven contestants compete for the title now held by Andrea Toulouse. Booths are assigned to 13 organizations as the carnival begins tomorrow at East Lake Mead Blvd and McDaniel St.
Police say a Vegas teenager, Robert E. Craig aged 16, was shot and killed during a burglary at Service Games Inc. on North Main Street. The youth, on parole from Elko after a 1966 murder, was found with a loaded revolver. officers recovered loot from the scene and at his home, linking him to six previous burglaries. Owner Korwin Hailey, who used a 12 gauge shotgun, waited in a room near the office as the intruder entered.
Two Pan-American van lines trucks carrying highly classified material disappeared while en route from El Paso Texas to Nellis Air Force Base. They were last seen at 11 p.m. Sunday in Tucson Arizona. Arizona Highway Patrol issued an all-points bulletin as details remained unavailable at press time.
Massachusetts voters head to the polls to choose the Democratic and Republican nominees. Eugene J. McCarthy tops the Democratic ballot and Gov. John A. Volpe leads the Republican side as turnout shapes the contest. About 44,000 Democrats and 120,000 Republicans expected to vote. polls open 8 am to 8 pm under sunny skies.
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