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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
2
Nelson Rockefeller warned voters Nixon could back Reagan as vice president if Reagan supporters back Nixon for the nomination. He outlined three Nixon positions at the convention and urged the public to demand clear, open choices. Rockefeller criticized Nixon’s recent activity and predicted Nixon may fail to secure the nomination early, with Reagan or Rockefeller gaining delegates.
Classified ad style notice promoting Foster's Shoes at 119 No 3rd St and Jay's Jewelers in Commercial Shopping Center. It highlights comfort footwear for all ages and a request to buy antique jewelry with the contact phone 735 3232.
Nevada Department of Highways invites sealed bids for Contract No. 1284 on the North South Freeway segment from Oddie Boulevard Reno to US 395, plus FAS Route 797, urging prequalification and plans inspection at multiple offices. Bid deadline August 29, 1968 at 1 30 PM PDT. Minimum wage scales set and bid security required.
Thieves pried open the store door of Sport Shop at 1283 FB Sahara Ave and stole rifles pistols scopes and ammunition totaling 258 dollars. Tim Thompson reported the break in while LeRoy Porter of Hollywood reported a 528 40 loss from a parked car containing a camera light meter syringe and needles. Police said entry was gained by a vent window.
Governor Ronald Reagan pressed his bid with six state delegation visits and a national TV appearance. He promised to campaign vigorously if nominated, drew large crowds and Reagan ettes in miniskirted outfits, and met Ohio Governor James Rhodes as part of his convention push.
Republican platform writers issued a general statement on the Supreme Court, avoiding direct charges of cronyism in Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry nominations. Sen. Robert Griffin said the language targets the problem, urging high standards in court appointments and restoring public respect for the judiciary.
Mrs Grace Franklin wife of District Attorney George Franklin was severely cut by the blades of a food blender in her home kitchen yesterday. She received emergency treatment at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital where 20 stitches were needed for deep lacerations to her left hand after the mishap occurred shortly before 3 pm.
Rich ard M. Nixon said he might submit a list of vice presidential candidates to the Republican National Convention and let delegates choose from it if nominated. He rejected Rockefeller as a running mate and would not open the choice to the convention. Nixon also hinted at major tax system reforms and discussed concerns about Humphrey McCarthy and Wallace as potential factors in the race.
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