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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

2

LBJ Undergoes X Rays for Intestinal Ailment

President Johnson received further X rays at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to assess a chronic intestinal ailment. The White House said films would be sent to Bethesda Naval Hospital and Mayo Clinic for study, with no serious health concerns reported.

Austin, Tex Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio Johnson LBJ White House Adm George Burkley Bethesda Naval Hospital James Cain Mayo George Barkley Bethesda Mayo Clinic George Christian United Arab Republic Sudan United States

Rockefeller imposes curfew in Little Rock amid racial disorder

Gov Winthrop Rockefeller ordered a city wide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the third straight night and canceled a New Mexico speaking engagement to stay near the unrest in the Little Rock area. Police Chief Brians warned there would be no immediate drop in violence as sporadic disorder continued since Friday.

Little Rock, Ark UPI Winthrop Rockefeller Little Rock New Mexico K. E. Brians

Hoover warns of war on lawlessness at FBI academy

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told 100 law enforcement representatives at the FBI National Academy that Americans are in a war with lawlessness that seeks to erode the nation’s freedom. He said local police are in the vanguard of the struggle and the problems are staggering.

Washington UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover

Negro leaders launch nationwide drive against Nixon Agnew ticket

In Baltimore leaders decry Spiro Agnew as insensitive to black concerns and accuse him of desecrating the memory of Martin Luther King by denouncing nonviolent protest. The group announced a nationwide campaign at a news conference in a ghetto church.

Baltimore UPI Richard M. Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Maryland Martin Luther King

Eisenhower Overcoming Critical Period After Sixth Heart Attack

Doctors at Walter Reed say former President Dwight D. Eisenhower has moved beyond the immediate critical period following his sixth heart attack but faces a long recovery. He is not on oxygen, pain free, and in good spirits, though still bedridden with restricted visitors.

Ike Walter Reed Washington UPI Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Medical Center Eisenhower Mamie John Ann Miami Beach

Public Notices and Classifieds Mixed Listing

Public notice disclaims debts by George R Fleming dated 1968 with address hints. Personal and help wanted: live in female with private room and high pay. Autos for sale include a Porsche 911 and a Cadillac 1967 Coupe de Ville with contact numbers.

Drive by 4301 El Camino and 5516 Gipsy Avenue Homes

All electric 3 bedroom 2 bath with family room near schools, shopping and churches. Asking 24400. Another all electric 4 bedroom 2 bath with hardwood floors, landscaped yard and sprinklers. Asking 22500. Class 17-A Homes over 40 X McNeil Estates sale within the week. 2400 square feet on a corner with 4 bedrooms 2 and a half baths, den with sunken living room, built in vacuum intercom, patio, sprinkler system, 2 car garage. Priced at 47700. Must see to appreciate.

EL Camino Gipsy Avenue

Justice Department civil rights suits reach 94 in year

Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark said 94 civil rights suits filed by the Justice Department in the last 12 months show America is expanding civil rights litigation nationwide. He noted the period ended July 31 and praised recent legislative gains in legal rights.

Washington UPI Ramsey Clark Justice Department America Clark South

Ore Discovery Near Ely by Phillips Company

Phillips Petroleum Co. reports a major ore find near Ely New, with copper, silver and zinc mineralization in 11 of 15 holes over an 800 by 1,000 foot area in the Ward mining district. Property is owned with Silver King Mines, Inc., of Nevada, located 18 miles south of Ely.

Bartlesville, Okla Upi Phillips Petroleum Co Ely New Phillips W. W. Keeler Phillips and Silver King Mines, Inc Nevada Ward Mining District

Ex Campaign Aide Quits as Laxalt Abbott Feud Deepens

Allen Reeves, a former Laxalt campaign aide in Las Vegas, publicly chided the governor and asked to be relieved from county advisory duties. Reeves linked his action to LDS Church involvement and accused Abbott of acting alone in nominating Romney, signaling a widening Nevada GOP rift centered on convention conduct and church affiliation.

Paul Laxalt GOP George Abbott Laxalt Las Vegas Allen Reeves Clark County Reeves LDS Church North Las Abbott Nevada Romney

Drowning of Las Vegas Youth at Lake Mead Detected

Jeffrey Elliot King 21 of Las Vegas drowned near Boulder Beach at Lake Mead. Park divers found his body in 20 feet of water at 5:15 p.m. after he disappeared while washing off mats. Sheriff Det. Ralph Skelton said a fall on a rocky floor or possible seizure could explain the accident. an autopsy will determine cause. King had worked as a Strip hotel employee and was in Las Vegas about two years. his father lives in Slidell, Louisiana.

Las Vegas Jeffrey Elliot King Ida Lake Mead Boulder Beach Ralph Skelton King Skelton Slidwell

Go Go Girl Gets Years Probation

A 21 year old Las Vegas go go dancer was sentenced to four years in prison for forgery. Dist Judge John F Mendoza suspended sentence and placed Marianee D Henze on two years probation. Henze admitted attempting to cash a forged 144.15 check at Vegas Village near Maryland Parkway and Sahara Ave and said she acted for her boyfriend.

Las Vegas John F. Mendoza Marianee D. Henze Vegas Village Maryland Parkway Sahara Ave

Saigon Battles Kill 67 Communists In Two Clashes

UPI reports American and South Vietnamese troops killed 67 Communist soldiers in two engagements on Saigon outskirts. Five South Vietnamese soldiers died and 22 were wounded. no Americans were killed. Other strikes targeted a U S communications center near Qui Nhon and a Viet Cong platoon near Saigon with multiple enemy casualties.

Saigon UPI U. S Vung Chua Qui Nhon

City Eyes Lorenzi Park Renovation and New Baseball Fields

Lorenzi Park in Phoenix may see early development this fall and winter as city crews plan lake cleanup, bank slope work, and potential consolidation of two lakes for boating. Officials aim to add baseball diamonds with possible night lights, funded by a $130,000 city share plus uncertain federal matching funds posited for 1970.

Lorenzi Park Old Fair and Recreation Board U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Public Works Sauer

Call for a youth coffee house in Las Vegas needs space

A Las Vegas reader requests a large space like a coffee house where about 200 young people can plan events and organize. The piece urges politicians or civic-minded owners to provide space and notes strong opinions on IRS inquiries and legal rights.

City Employees Face Higher 1968 69 Insurance Premiums

The city awarded Republic National Life Insurance Co. a contract effective Sept. 1 raising out of pocket costs for city workers on group life and health plans. With zero to two dependents, employee payments could rise by 0.97 to 6.14 dollars per period, 17.3 to 30.2 percent, while the city contribution may stay the same. coverage, however, will be significantly expanded.

Republic National Life Insurance Co Miss Montesano

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