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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
1
Jackie Robinson, first Negro major leaguer and NY Republican Party community affairs director, told a New York television audience he will resign and support the Democrats in November because Nixon has prostituted himself and sold out to the bigots in the South.
Gov. Lester Maddox of Georgia said he may seek the Democratic nomination for president within days to save the party amid criticism of current candidates. He said conservatives are not offered and will head Georgia’s 41 member delegation to Chicago, possibly using a favorite son bid.
Nevada AFL-CIO COPe endorsed Sen. Alan Bible for re election while withholding a House race endorsement. Richard Ham and State Senator Jim Slattery receive local COPe support, with AFL CIO leaders weighing the choice to keep a labor option in November.
George Wallace told TV audiences that networks will provide full coverage of the American Independent Party national convention. He said the event would be closed with a few surprises and hinted it would not be held until after the Democratic convention later this month.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey predicted a Democratic nomination on the first ballot at the Chicago convention with about 15 delegates, while Senator George McGovern entered the race to polarize opinions on Vietnam. He urged confidence in Paris peace talks and criticized Nixon for appealing to southern conservatives, calling for a broader attack on urban unemployment and related issues.
Twenty five inmates held two guards hostage for over six hours at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Warden Ward Lane and officials listened to inmate grievances leading to a peaceful release. No violence occurred. guards were unharmed and the prisoners surrendered two improvised knives.
Nellis Cab Company joined Teamsters Local 881 yesterday, lining up with three firms as taxis returned to the streets after an 11 day strike. Yellow, Strip and Star firms resumed service following an 8 pm meeting with Teamsters officials.
Billionaire Howard Hughes acquired Air West Inc in weekend negotiations to boost passenger service to and from Las Vegas. Air West stockholders agreed to sell to Hughes Tool Co under a formal proposal and terms.
National Chairman John Bailey directs final week setup in Chicago ahead of the August 2 opening as platform hearings loom. Taxi strikes and a bus driver revolt threaten transport, ticket shortages limit attendance, and headquarter space for McGovern looms. Hippie influx plans cause city officials to seek Lincoln Park alternatives.
Americans back Senate confirmation of Abe Fortas as chief justice by 49 to 41 percent, with 38 to 35 percent rating the Supreme Court negatively. The poll, taken before the Republican National Convention, shows 69 to 14 percent believing Johnson properly promoted a court insider and 62 to 25 percent supporting a qualified internal appointment. Fortas is called an able justice by 45 to 11 percent, though 44 percent are uncertain.
Sunny today with gentle winds and a high near 104 degrees. Low 75, with yesterday reaching 103 and a 72 overnight. Noontime humidity at 18 percent, sunrise at 5 55 and sunset at 7 36.
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