Searchlight’s Return to Glory Part 1
The desert town of Searchlight 55 miles from Las Vegas is poised for a 1969 ribbon cutting and a highway boom. A new US 66 route via US 68 will bring Route 66 traffic, boosting inns and gas stations and aiming to lift the population toward its early 1900s peak. The plan foresees $1 million in added annual revenue from tourists who stop for gas meals and lodging.
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Nation's posture and foreign aid debated in era of unrest
The editorial urges reflection on Americas world role amid rising Vietnam tempo and global unrest. It argues Americans must better communicate humanitarian aims abroad while acknowledging domestic shortcomings in selling freedom to other nations.
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America
Breakthrough in Cab Strike Talks Ends Work Stoppage
Teamsters report progress in a two week taxi strike as Whittlesea and the local air company reach a master cab agreement. A Teamster spokesman cites a $20 daily minimum per driver and expects other cab firms to negotiate similar terms.
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Registration For School Set Today
Nearly all of the over 80 Clark County District schools will open their doors today to accept pre registration students and to give information on schools opening for the first time this fall and the new district zoning plan. Principals of all schools within the county have been instructed to be on hand to accommodate students who did not register at the end of the spring semester, students entering school for the first time, and new students to the district.
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A Day at University Sets Admission Deadline
Today is A Day at Nevada Southern University for fall admission applications. Director of Admissions Dallas Norton notes over 500 applications have been processed, with final requests expected. Last year 350 new students were admitted. the deadline covers all student categories except nondegree special course seekers.
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Religion Still A Very Big Part Of American Life
The Harris Survey shows most Americans remain highly religious with 51 percent attending church weekly, 83 percent donating to religious causes, 97 percent believing in God, and 50 percent saying grace at meals. Yet six in ten see themselves only somewhat religious while 3 in 10 see themselves deeply religious. Regional and demographic differences appear, with the South, women, Catholics, and Black Americans more likely to describe themselves as deeply religious.
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Viet Cong Raid on Saigon Police HQ
Viet Cong terrorists attacked the National Police headquarters in Saigon early today, killing three guards and destroying a building and three police vehicles. Four Americans were reported involved, with many Vietnamese police and civilians injured. Most attackers escaped after using multiple vehicles and disguises.
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Racial Discord Tension at Council Meeting
Clark County School District Planning Council meets at 7:30 am at Highland School to study community action addressing de facto segregation in schools caused by housing and economic differences, the second meeting in a series.
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