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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
1
The 4 year old son of a millionaire banker was freed unharmed after a bullet ridden pursuit began when the FBI intervened as a family friend attempted to deliver 250000 dollars ransom.
The Sun highlights proposals from Art Seidenbaum on creating rotating city hall listening committees, moving meeting sites to boost participation, and using media to boost citizen voice. It notes local officials who might face direct scrutiny and recalls a related kidnapping case involving Stanley Stafford Jr. and Robert Lee Dacy with FBI pursuit details.
Louise Kuehl, 34, charged with homicide after allegedly shooting Wilson Frayer, 49, owner of Bill's Red Hats, at his apartment following a confrontation. Police linked prior threats and a car arson probe to the case.
Communist forces shelled major American and South Vietnamese bastions around Saigon, in the Central Highlands and at Da Nang. Gunners used mortars and large field weapons against U.S. Marine and Air Force airfields near Da Nang and Bien Hoa airfield near the capital.
United Press International reports Labor Day weekend safety and travel advisories as millions prepare for picnics and vacations. The piece notes highway death projections, safety tips, and a broader picture including U S aerial and ground combat incidents in Vietnam with aircraft losses and prisoner counts.
Paul Price, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, claims a county official accepted about 5000 for a zoning variance on a Strip hotel project. Price says a county commissioner admitted knowledge of the bribe and identified the payer. He cites a recorded transcript and witnesses to support misconduct charges.
City commissioners weigh granting title to a one mile Sahara Avenue right-of-way from First Western Savings and Loan to join a $1.2 million project. The plan aims to widen Sahara to four lanes with possible six lanes, between Interstate 15 and Rainbow Boulevard, contingent on state support and a four year timeline.
A sunny day with light winds expectations for a high near 100 degrees and a low around 70. Noontime humidity at 15 percent and sunrise at 6 11 with sunset at 7 10 for the area.
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