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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1969
Page
2
The speaker argues tax reform must pair with cutting wasteful or duplicative government programs. Defense and education funding are discussed, with calls to stop water and air pollution costs and to direct funds to schooling as essential for America’s future.
Washington report quotes Dr. Jean Mayer stating there is no immediate basis to fear loss of food stamp aid under the Nixon administration's welfare reform plan. He says any phase-out will be gradual and hinge on cash support levels, with the overall pledge of a decent nutrition level remaining intact.
The U.S. Weather Bureau reported the highest temperature excluding Hawaii and Alaska reached 109 degrees in Blythe California. The lowest was 35 degrees in Kalispell Montana. Temperatures and precipitation covered the 24 hours ending at 4 am.
Paul R. Ferguson testified he felt sadness after learning Ramon Navarro was dead and considered taking his own life rather than face trial. His brother Thom is also on trial for the bludgeon murder of the silent film star.
Negro attorneys urged Justice Black to reinstate a desegregation pattern ordered by the Fifth Circuit as Mississippi school districts prepare to open. The circuit court granted a delay to December 1, requested by the Justice Department, which seeks more time to implement new plans.
The Navy says Seaman Apprentice Arthur D. Parker aged 17 from Holland Michigan was among the first AWOL servicemen to leave sanctuary at the Church of The Crossroads. He has been placed in corrective custody for 15 days and will be released September 5 to report to his duty station.
The Northern Ireland government extends the ban on marches and outdoor meetings for another month to maintain calm between Catholics and Protestants as British soldiers enforce security. Home Secretary Callaghan, ending a Ulster visit, urges reforms while protesters from People’s Democracy picket his hotel.
Families of three Army helicopter crewmen shot down over North Korea say they are prayerfully hopeful as officials confirm Capt. David H. Crawford of Pooler Georgia WO Malcolm Loepke of Richmond Indiana and Spec. 4 Herman F Hofstatter of Lowpoint Illinois survived the Aug. 17 incident though two are seriously injured.
Las Vegas police report a lone gunman entered the Vista Hotel at 209 North 7th Street around 1:30 a.m. He tied and gagged night clerk Joseph Passarelli, demanded $260, then ransacked the office and fled. Detectives investigate the robbery.
Harvey E. White of Berkeley concludes a 39 year teaching career at UC Berkeley and receives emeritus status. As the nation’s top physics teacher and creator of NBC TV’s Continental Classroom in 1958, he pioneered televised college instruction and earned numerous honors including the Peabody Award.
President Nixon planned a relaxed Labor Day weekend at the Western White House in San Clemente before flying to Colorado Springs to tour NORAD and address governors. He will also host a private dinner for governors and wives and attend a black tie ball, with a later trip to Del Rio for the Amistad Dam dedication. His daughter Tricia’s health is improving and Julie Eisenhower attended a private wedding in Chicago.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield said five Asian heads of state he met on a 16 day trip endorsed Nixon’s policy of disengagement from the Asian mainland. They reportedly expect U S involvement in Vietnam to diminish and expressed no concern about outside help for subversion.
Nevada weather reports show fair conditions across the state with cooler today and a warm-up into Saturday. Highs range from the low 70s in Reno to the mid 100s in Southern Nevada, with very high fire danger in Lake Tahoe area and no precipitation expected through the five day outlook.
Famed comedian Norm Crosby tops a roster of Strip entertainers for Nellis AFB first annual Community Day picnic. The event aims to boost safety on base during Labor Day weekend and is set for 3 p.m. at the Falcon by Club near the chapel on W Street.
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