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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1969

Page

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Nixon Returns From World Tour With Call for Peace

President Nixon arrived at Andrews Air Force Base after a world tour that included a stop in Bucharest and talks with Harold Wilson at Mildenhall. He praised the Romanian welcome as moving and said political differences cannot permanently divide nations while stressing the goal of world peace.

Washington UPI Nixon Bucharest Andrews Air Force Base England Mildenhall Air Force Base Harold Wilson U. S London Ister

Propane Blast Levels Noel Missouri Town in Explosion

A massive propane tank exploded in Noel Missouri injuring at least 40 and killing one person. The blast, triggered by a fire on a passing freight car, shattered five train cars and damaged most local homes and businesses. Authorities pursued leads on ammonium nitrate and ammonium perchlorate moving toward a munitions plant in Karnak Texas.

Noel, Mo UPI Ozark Karnak Tex Highway Patrol

Kennedy faces possible inquest over Chappaquiddick death

In Hyannisport Mass Senator Edward M Kennedy and his family attend mass as the DA waits for inquest decisions on two fatal incidents. District Attorney Edmund S Dinis seeks an inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death while a judge rejected his initial request prompting further appeals. Public mood shows mixed skepticism toward Kennedy's account per Time Harris poll.

Hyannis Port Mass UPI Edward M. Kennedy St. Francis Xavier Church New Bedford Edmund S. Dinis Mary Jo Kopechne Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Martha's Vineyard Dinis District Court Kenneth Nash James A. Boyle Edgartown

Blood In Basement Led Cops To Suspect In Coed Murders

Bloodstains under a cover of fresh paint at a state policeman's home led to the arrest of a handsome student athlete charged with the latest of seven sex slayings that have terrorized coeds at two universities over the past two years.

Ypsilanti, Mich UPI

Bleak outlook in Las Vegas taxi talks as strike widens

Late night reports say Ace and Union cab companies with striking Teamsters failed to produce proposals after weekend meetings. Whittlesea Blue Cab also rejected a management offer, with talks unclear for continuation. Star Cabs reached a settlement similar to Yellow’s prior deal. The dispute centers on pension gains, permits issued by the PSC, and driver profits on busy days.

Las Vegas Ace Union Cab Companies Whittlesea Blue Whittlsea Blue Star Cabs Cabbies Public Service

Sudden Storm Knocks Out Las Vegas Area Power

A storm striking the northeast Las Vegas area caused a 45 minute power outage in Henderson affecting about 18 000 residents as lightning struck a main supply line. The rain totaled .02 inches and raised the year to 4.37 inches versus 9 7 inches at the same time last year.

Las Vegas Henderson The Nevada Power Co

Weather Outlook With Heat and Showers

Variable clouds bring afternoon and evening showers with continued heat. Highs reach 110 and 85 for tonight. Noontime humidity at 22 percent. sunrise at 5 50 and sunset at 7 45.

Rioting Surges in Belfast As Police Break Catholic Protestant Blocks

In Belfast, police in armored cars smashed burning barricades during a second night of Catholic Protestant clashes in Shankhill and nearby Peters Hill. At least two officers and 12 Protestants were injured as crowds set vehicles ablaze and houses were abandoned under threats of arson.

Belfast UPI Shankhill Northern Ireland Hooker Street Peters Hill Union Street

Nixon's popularity slips 18 points in Harris survey

Harris survey shows Nixon’s job rating falling from 62 32 per cent positive in June to 48 44 per cent negative in July. Decline linked to inflation and Vietnam war unrest, with sharper drops in the East and South. Result frames his standing near last November’s base level.

Nixon White House Harris

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