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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

5

Johnson undergoes X rays as doctors study intestinal ailment

President Johnson had additional X rays at Brooke Army Medical Center for diverticulosis evaluation. results will be sent to Bethesda Naval Hospital and Mayo Clinic for review by Adm. George Burkley and Dr James Cain. Johnson returns to LBJ Ranch after 75 minute visit.

Austin, Tex Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio Johnson LBJ White House Adm George Burkley Bethesda Naval Hospital James Cain Mayo’s Burkley Lbj Ranch Washington Cain Brooke Army Hospital George Barkley Bethesda Mayo Clinic

Rockefeller imposes nightly curfew in Little Rock

Governor Winthrop Rockefeller orders a 10 pm to 5 am curfew in the Metropolitan Little Rock area for a third straight night and cancels a New Mexico speaking engagement to stay near the scene of racial disorders. Police Chief Brians warned violence would not quickly subside after the latest flare ups 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 opened the 82nd FBI National Academy session with a stark warning that Americans face a war against lawlessness threatening the nation’s freedom Local law enforcement is urged to spearhead the fight as crime problems are described as staggering.

Washington UPI FBI J. Edgar Hoover

Negro leaders launch nationwide drive against Nixon Agnew ticket

In Baltimore a group of Negro community leaders announced a nationwide campaign to defeat the Nixon Agnew ticket. They criticized Governor Agnew for desecrating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King and for denouncing nonviolent protest as a legitimate method for redress of grievances.

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

Eisenhower Survives Critical Period Faces Prolonged Recovery

Doctors at Walter Reed report former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is past the immediate critical period after his sixth heart attack but remains hospitalized with a long convalescence ahead. The bulletin notes stable vital signs, no oxygen need, pain relief, and good morale as visitors are limited to Mamie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, and Ann Eisenhower.

Ike Walter Reed Washington UPI Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Medical Center Eisenhower Hisifth Mamie John Ann Fisenhower

Public notice of personal liabilities and dates

The notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for debts or contracts incurred by anyone other than themselves. Signed by George R. Fleming with dates August 13 to 16, 1968. Also lists class numbers for personals and help wanted sections.

Drive by 430 El Camino and 5516 Gipsy Avenue Homes

All electric homes with 3 and 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. 430 El Camino offers a family room carpeted rooms and a large fenced yard near schools shopping and churches. Asking price 24400. 5516 Gipsy Avenue features hardwood floors carpeted living areas landscaping sprinklers and a large patio near schools shopping and churches. Asking price 22500.

EL Camino Gipsy Avenue

Corner Estate With 4 Bedrooms Priced at 47700

Voted to sell within the week. Located on the nicest corner in town this 2400 square foot home offers 4 large bedrooms 2 1 baths a formal dining area a den with double fireplace and sunken living room. Extras include built in vacuum intercom carpet drapes 600 square foot covered patio landscaped yard automatic sprinkler system and 2 car garage. Must see to appreciate.

Civil Rights Suits Rise as Justice Dept Expands

Attorney General Ramsey Clark says 94 civil rights suits were filed in the last fiscal year, a nationwide expansion beyond the South. He calls the trend a sign that America is advancing significant legal rights under recent legislation.

Washington UPI Ramsey Clark Justice Department America Clark South

Phillips Finds Copper Silver Zinc Ore Near Ely Nevada

Phillips Petroleum Co reports a substantial ore discovery near Ely in the Ward mining district 18 miles south of the town. Commercial minerals were found in 11 of 15 holes over an 800 by 1 000 foot area on jointly owned property with Silver King Mines Inc Nevada.

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

Ex Campaign Aide Quits Amid Laxalt Abbott Feud

Allen Reeves a former Laxalt campaign aide in Las Vegas publicly criticized the governor over Abbott’s Romney nomination, signaling heightened Nevada GOP tensions. Reeves appealed to be relieved from county advisory duties, noting LDS Church circles' involvement and distancing the church from the dispute.

Paul Laxalt GOP George Abbott Laxalt Las Vegas Allen Reeves Clark County Reeves LDS Church The North Las Vegas News Abbott Nevada Romney Latter-day Saints

Las Vegas Youth Drowns at Lake Mead Near Boulder Beach

Jeffrey Elliot King, 21, a Las Vegas youth and former Strip hotel worker, disappeared while washing off mats at Lake Mead. His body was found in 20 feet of water at 5 15 p m. The death is listed as accidental drowning. autopsy and full investigation will determine cause including possible brain concussion or epileptic seizure. King's father resides in Slidell La.

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

Saigon Battles Kill 67 Communists in Two Contacts

UPI reports American and South Vietnamese infantrymen killed 67 Communist soldiers in two clashes on the Saigon outskirts. No U.S. fatalities. five South Vietnamese soldiers killed and 22 wounded. Predawn raid on Vung Chun–Qui Nhon area left nine communists dead. About 400 Americans routed a Viet Cong platoon south of Saigon, killing 33 and capturing eight.

Saigon UPI U. S Vung Chun Qui Nhon U.S

City Plans Lorenzi Park Development

City officials say Lorenzi Park at 3300 W Washington Ave may start development this fall or winter. Public works director R P Sauer reports plans to renovate two lakes, slope banks, and add baseball fields while awaiting federal matching funds possibly in 1970. The project could merge the lakes for boating and includes unspecified number of diamonds with possible lighting.

Lorenzi Park R. P. Sauer City Public Works Washington Ave Old Fair and Recreation Board U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Sauer Public Works Parks, Planning, Recreation, and Urban Renewal Departments

Go-Go Girl Gets ? Years Probation

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

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

Stones call for a community coffee house in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas a group of about 200 young people seeks a large space to plan and host events and build community. They urge politicians or public spirited citizens to provide suitable space, or a building owner to lend space for their activities.

Las Vegas

City workers face higher insurance premiums in new contract

Out of pocket costs for city employees on 1968 69 group life and health insurance could rise up to 30.2 percent under a contract awarded to Republic National Life Insurance Co. by the city administration. The city paid portion may not increase, while employee shares jump with more dependents.

Republic National Life Insurance Co Miss Montesano

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