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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1968
Page
1
Nevada delegates return from the National Republican Convention demanding the immediate firing of State Chairman George Abbott. The move follows Abbott challenging Richard in a GOP dispute.
The piece argues conventions attract huge TV audiences due to scripted, entertaining moments rather than solemn proceedings. It cites past blunders and slogans from Nixon, Blaine, Cleveland, Wilson, and Roosevelt, noting campaigns hinge on memorable lines, timing, and regional vote dynamics.
Richard Nixon spoke at a Key Biscayne luncheon promising a dialogue with Americans of all races and backgrounds. He predicted Humphrey would be the Democratic rival and McCarthy as Humphrey's vice president, and urged a unifying, non divisive race for the nation.
NASA announced budget cuts that could remove 200 to 300 jobs at the Nevada Test Site, directly affecting the nuclear rocket engine project to send astronauts to Mars after 1973. AEC funds remain unchanged and ground testing will continue as construction delays push the engine’s flight vehicle back by at least a year.
A British Eagle Airways Viscount on an emergency landing attempt crashed on the Nuernberg Munich Autobahn near Winden am Aign Germany. All 48 aboard died including 44 passengers and four crew. One non British victim was a 13 year old Australian.
Variable cloudiness with thundershowers expected today. High near 102 and low around 75. Noontime humidity at 29 percent. Sunrise at 5 55 and sunset at 7 37. Yesterday reached 101 with a 74 low.
Ten days into a Las Vegas taxi strike drivers press for contracts with multiple cab firms to allow most union members to return to work. Teamsters Local 881 officials describe late night talks with Little Giants as productive. Yellow Cab and other major firms show cautious movement while small operators praise the union’s courtesy and support strict interim revenue based control to curb street flooding and unrest.
Gov. Paul Laxalt said no immediate decision would be made on ousting Nevada GOP Chairman George Abbott after Abbott nominated Michigan Gov. George Romney for vice president. The Nevada delegation voted 11 to 1 to back Agnew, with Abbott the sole dissent. Abbott may resign if his action erodes his leadership. some delegates urged firing.
Nevada's two U S senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon and Rep Walter Baring criticized a $20 million reduction in the NERVA nuclear rocket program at the Nevada Test Site They pledged strong effort to keep the program operating and protect space future and workers Only one employee in eight would be affected by the cutback and research on nuclear rocket engines for deep space travel continues at the Nuclear Rocket Development Station.
Tom Hanley founder of the American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employes Union pleaded in court to broaden visit rights while jailed for the 1966 murder of Ralph Alsu. He broke down as he described his isolation since June 23 and asked the court to allow family access.
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