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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
4
The Las Vegas Sun reports on the 1968 Democratic National Convention turmoil over the Vietnam plank. Delegates from Nevada and other states split over Johnson’s war policy, with protests, minority reports, and confrontations with Daley on the convention floor. Police clash with demonstrators outside.
Sen Kennedy ends efforts to secure the Democratic nomination saying he is final and firm in declining. Delegates and supporters shift to other candidates while Unruh and McCarthy aides reveal backing moves and scattered support persists in several states.
A gunman abducted a banker’s son on the coast after visiting a neighbor’s house. He forced Mrs. Stalford into a closet, bound her, and demanded $250,000 in twenty dollar bills. The child was taken in the family Cadillac while the kidnapper fled.
Douglas county district attorney Ted Stokes said Cavnar admitted threatening to kill his former employer Chartrand and planned to plant a bomb in Chartrand's car. He noted evidence did not support murder charges and Cavnar was released, with further leads being pursued and no immediate arrests expected.
Chicago report outlines principal contrasts between the platform committee majority and minority on Vietnam policy. The majority favors stopping bombing when safe for troops, negotiating limits on hostilities followed by withdrawals, interim elections, and strengthening South Vietnam defenses. The minority demands unconditional bombing halt with South air support, broader reconciliation with the National Liberation Front, mutual foreign troop withdrawal, and reduced U.S. offensive violence.
City commissioners decide to reassess the cable ordinance and invite the attorney general and PSC to a full hearing. Mayor Grayson notes officials could have requested repeal in writing if truly interested. A 2 p.m. Wednesday hearing is planned with officials urging direct presentation by the two entities.
UPI reports United States Ambassador John Gordon Mein, 54, was shot dead near his embassy in Guatemala City after terrorists forced his limousine off the road and attempted a kidnapping. The ambassador tried to flee but was hit by gunfire as he collapsed in a parkway.
City commissioners faced a heated showdown over a C-1 zoning petition for a 40 acre site at Washington Avenue and Decatur Boulevard. Albertson's Market would withdraw if driveways were required, a motion to approve without driveways was amended amid applause, passing 3-1 with one dissent.
The district projects 800 students in the main body and over 1 500 in special and night courses with Educational Television to aid curriculum and relieve teachers. ETV will not replace teachers. A new Harold Brinley Junior High opens in Las Vegas and tow-in mobile units address classroom shortages. Registration is urged as Boulder City junior and senior high students register Tuesday at 9 am.
Democratic candidate Paul Price says a county commissioner admitted receiving free lumber from a local source. He released a transcript showing questions about building materials and services given to the commissioner and stated the matter should go to a grand jury.
The Las Vegas Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a no host cocktail party and candidates nights at 7 p m tomorrow at 2813 Alta. Political candidates are expected from around the state and the event is open to the public to meet those seeking office.
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