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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1968
Page
35
The piece argues for standards in polling amid bias concerns and cites Gallup sampling methods. It notes a 1590 interview baseline, calls for disclosure of interviewed numbers, methods, questions, organizers, results, and payers, and mentions a congressional truth in polling bill.
Former agent William Quealy testified that Phil Silvers kept a separate bank account solely for gambling in 1985. Prosecutors allege co defendants rigged gin rummy games at the Beverly Hills Friars Club to steal over 490000 from members and guests using peep holes and electronic devices.
Carson City report notes Governor Laxalt celebrated his 46th birthday with a full day of official duties. His staff held a quiet lunch celebration after a morning of meetings, before Laxalt departed for Miami Beach to attend the Republican National Convention.
Help wanted for elderly person by a refined lady seeking a house keeper and companion. Call 382 4255 for details.
A criminal complaint was filed in Justice Court against Lynn Garrison, promoter of Las Vegas International Exposition of Flight, charging obtaining credit by false pretenses. Garrison, Pomona based official of American Aerospace and Military Museum Inc, allegedly ran a $1,300+ tab May through May. The case follows disputes over unpaid bills from the air show and questions about grant handling by promoters.
The State Tax Commission reported June receipts fell from 1967 levels. Cigarette tax dropped seven cents a pack from 607,290 to 590,470 dollars, while the tavern tax yield was 297,504 dollars, about 800 dollars lower than last year.
The Nevada State Ceramics Association hosts a food sale today August 3 starting at 9 a.m. at Food Fair 1491 No Decatur. Proceeds support association activities.
Clark County Commission Chairman Darwin Lamb issued a press release denouncing criticism of the Rancho Charleston Medical Building purchase. He said he would not accept questionable deals and defended the board as pursuing fact finding, despite reports of an inflated fee and alleged planning department involvement.
Three American pilots freed by North Vietnam arrived in Vientiane and planned to fly home on a commercial flight today. Maj James Frederick Low, Fred N. Thompson, and Capt. Joe Carpenter were greeted by U.S. officials, spoke of good treatment, and were accompanied by three pacifists.
In Crown Heights Brooklyn two policemen Thomas Dockery and Leonard Fleck were shot by a birdshot ambush as they investigated a family quarrel near Eastern Parkway. The attack led to a manhunt by about 150 officers amid clashes between police and Black Panther members nearby.
President Johnson urged steel industry presidents to hold prices and sent telegrams stressing national welfare before flying to his Texas ranch for an extended stay. He met Eisenhower at Walter Reed briefly as both presidents discussed global and domestic issues.
UPI report from Miami Beach notes Citizens for Reagan chairman Henry Bubb urged that all three Republican presidential contenders be allowed to address the National Convention before the ballot. Nixon camp offered cautious response while Bliss and Rockefeller received notices. Bubb argued delegates and the nation should judge leaders before nomination.
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