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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1969

Page

2

Nixon Briefs Solons On Welfare Overhaul

President Nixon met with GOP congressional leaders to outline a broad welfare overhaul to be detailed in a national address at 10 p m EDT He described the plan as a new federalism with bloc grants to states for welfare work and compulsory job training linked to benefits.

Nixon Solons Washingtn UPI White House Januar Congress Ronald Ziegler House Gerald R. Ford

Nixon anniversary party marks first year since nominating win

Washington UPI reports supporters gathered in the White House Rose Garden for a surprise anniversary party honoring Nixon. RNC Chairman Morton praised his calm leadership and U S prestige, as about 200 Nixon campaign workers attended. Nixon and Agnew received gifts, with Agnew’s still unopened.

Nixon Spiro T. Agnew America United States Agnew

Las Vegas Sun Announces Staff and Subscription Rates

The Las Vegas Sun lists key executives and editors including HM Greenspun president and Bryn Armstrong executive editor. It notes circulation and advertising offices in Las Vegas and provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with mail options and advance payment requirements.

Las Vegas Sun, Inc Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada Greenspun Ray Cermain Ruthe Deskin Barbara Greenspun Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Larrie Schmidt Tom Diskin Gerry Appleby Burt Bay Douglas Ritchie J. L. Dixon, JR Enteren Voda Can Zon Congress National Advertising Ward Griffith Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association The Audit Bureau of Circulation Continental United States

County Commission Rejects Townhouse Zone Change Plan

Clark County commissioners threw out Leroy Corporation's request to rezone 532 townhouses on a 70 acre parcel between Desert Inn Road Twain Avenue Mojave and Pecos Roads after more than 100 protesters spoke against it. The vote followed planning commission support and sparked applause from residents aiming to preserve A-l single family zoning.

Leroy Corporation Desert Inn Road Twain Avenue Mojave Pecos Roads Robert Gordon Meikle Lane Sloan and Linn Lanes Sam Steinbach Pecos Walnut Avenues Gowan and Alexander Roads

Infant Drowns In Pool In North Las Vegas

A one year old boy Richard LaVon Smith was found drowned in a backyard pool in North Las Vegas about 8 a m. The child died around 6 a m. Colene T Smith mother of the boy of 1409 Oakwood NSW led investigators to the pool area and said she did not know how he reached the pool.

Las Vegas Colene T. Smith Oakwood Nsw Richard LaVon

Nevada Water Pollution Conference Set for Las Vegas

The Fifth Annual Nevada Water Pollution Control Association conference meets Thursday and Friday at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. Leaders from local agencies, Boyle Engineering, Bechtel, Edison and others discuss the Vegas Wash study, Saddle Island facilities, and future Colorado River water treatment for Las Vegas.

Nevada Las Vegas The Nevada Water Pollution Control Association Frontier Hotel Sterling Ditsworth Boyle Engineering Vegas Wash Jack Moore Southern Califor Paul D. Haney Water Pollution Control Federation Election of Association Harvey Hunt Carrollo Engineers Louis Anton George Thom Hydro and Transportation Bechtel Corporation Alfred Merritt Smith Saddle Island Lake Mead Colorado River

Kennedy denies Anderson report on Kopechne crash role

A Kennedy family source says Jack Anderson's Washington Post column alleging Edward M. Kennedy asked Joseph Gargan to take the rap for the fatal Chappaquiddick crash is entirely untrue. Gargan, longtime Kennedy aide, rents the cottage on Chappaquiddick where the cookout occurred as details unfold.

Hyannisport, Mass UPI Edward M. Kennedy Joseph C. Gargan Whatsover Kennedy Jack Anderson Washington Post Gargan Anderson Chappaquiddick Island Kenedy Mary Jo Kopechne Miss Kopechne Martha’s Vineyard

Hughes Plans to Honor Air West Purchase Agreement

Hughes Tool Co. told Air West it will honor the purchase and expects Air West to do the same. A net worth deficiency of about 16 million under the deal was noted. Air West directors at a special meeting vowed to take steps to cure the deficiency and complete the sale. No assurances could be given on securing this remedy at present. Additional losses from June 30 to closing would further reduce funds to stockholders.

Seattle UPS Hughes Tool Co Air West Nevada Wall Street

Where I Stand in Las Vegas Reforms and Reputation

A Las Vegas viewpoint defends the city’s moral and social rise addressing hostility from outsiders. The piece argues the area has shaken off past underworld ties, highlighting new residents like scientists and professors, and rejects external moral judgments while noting persistent scrutiny from government and media.

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