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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1969

Page

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Nixon defers Vietnam troop withdrawals after increased fighting

President Nixon postponed a decision on further American troop cuts in Vietnam until after his return to Washington in early September. White House press secretary Ziegler cited intensified Viet Cong and North Vietnamese activity, a possible new offensive, and North Vietnamese infiltration as reasons to delay and reassess before final action.

San Clemente Calif Ronald L Ziegler Nixon Vietnam Ziegler North Vietnam South Washington Park Chung Hee San Francisco South Vietnam U.S Paris

Democracy and Education Call for Moral Purpose

Justice Gordon Thompson argues democracy hinges on educated conscience, not just intellect. He warns high IQ without morals harms society and urges moral education to sustain democracy and individual worth amidst civil unrest and social change.

Casino Guards Fired Over Union Activities Sparks Las Vegas Dispute

Judy Edsall reports USION Local 1 claims two Las Vegas casino guards were fired for union activity. The union plans unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB and seeks elections at the International Hotel and Circus Circus amid ongoing contract talks with Bonanza Corral and Country Club and other casinos.

Las Vegas United Security and Investigative Officers of Nevada USION National Labor Relations Board International Hotel Circus Circus Bonanza Corral International International and Circus Circus Posner NLRB

Vigilante groups eyed in Tucson Mafia bombing spree

UPI reports authorities shifted to a theory that old West style vigilante groups may be behind a wave of bombings in Tucson aimed at Mafia figures, with evidence surfacing during a July 1968 Bonanno home bombing hearing. Witnesses linked an FBI agent to the plot, though the agent had quit days earlier. Salvatore Bonanno testified guarding his father’s home and firing a shot as a bomb flew over.

Tucson Ariz UPI Joseph Joe Bananas) Bonanno Federal Bureau of Investigation Bonanno Dave FBI J. Edgar Hoover Washington, D.C Hoover Bureau William Gilkinson Gilkinson Salvatore Bill) Bonanno Joseph Bonanno

L A Cops Stay Silent On Tate Death Toxic Tests

Police declined to comment on toxicology results in the Sharon Tate murders. The coroner’s office confirmed tests were done but would not release findings amid ongoing killer search. Friend of victim Voityck Frokowsky cites mescaline experimentation. Abigail Folger left an estate worth over 500000 in San Francisco.

Los Angeles UPI Sharon Tate Benedict Canyon Thomas M. Harrigan Voityck Frokowsky Frokowsky San Francisco Abigail Folger

Connecticut coed robbed and assaulted in Las Vegas incident

A 20 year old Connecticut student and two male companions were robbed and assaulted in Las Vegas while seeking narcotics, with one juvenile suspect detained. The victims were later taken to jail on narcotics device charges while police pursue the remaining suspects.

Las Vegas New England Phillip Ashley Lawlor Brockton Mass Arved Sooman Norwalk Conn Christine Pappas Hartford, Conn Miss Pappas University of Connecticut Lawlor California Fantasy Park Fifth Washington Streets Jvy Sooman W. McWilliams St James Santini

Virginia flood toll climbs as rescue efforts continue

Virginia's James River flood from Camille remnants leaves 68 bodies recovered and over 100 missing. President Nixon declares disaster area with 1 million in relief. dam age estimated at 93 million. Nelson County worst hit with 46 confirmed dead and 98 missing. Huffman family of 22 among the missing.

Lovingston UPI Virginia James River Nixon James Ronald Lb. Ziegler Mills E. Godwin Godwin Nelson County Huffmans Davis Creek Charlottesville Lionel Key

Gremlins Delay Purcell Romance Feature in SCENE

The SUN magazine cover promises Frank Purcell's humorous piece on a new scientific approach to romance, but gremlins caused the feature to be omitted from this week's SCENE. It is promised for next Sunday's issue.

Scene Magazine Frank Purcell Purcell

Weather Summary: Mostly Fair With Afternoon Clouds

Mostly fair today with some afternoon cloudiness and gentle winds. High 105 and low 80. yesterday's high 105 and low 80. Noontime humidity 22 percent. Sunrise 9 06, sunset 7 20.

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