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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
1
Clark County School Trustees face questions over an open meetings violation spanning about three years. The Education Center doors have been kept locked at 9 p.m. during semi weekly sessions, with only maintenance staff outside. District counsel noted the error, saying doors will be opened before the December 18 meeting, and officials promise the practice will not repeat before adjournment.
Two U S guided missile destroyers Dyess and Turner prepare for operations in the Black Sea in response to Soviet Mediterranean activity. The 6th Fleet notes routine international waters use and declines to confirm missile payloads. Observers say the move marks increased Black Sea activity after a two year Soviet buildup.
Adults criticize youth without listening. High school students from Clark County gathered at the convention hall to discuss national international and local issues in 14 panels. Norm Crosby entertained the panelists and highlighted gaps between young people and adults as youths shared practical know-how and opinions.
President elect Nixon meets with Republican governors in Palm Springs to discuss his forward unity administration. He signals California Lt. Governor Robert Finch as a likely Health, Education and Welfare or Housing and Urban Development appointee. Finch praised at a Los Angeles fundraiser as “Mr. Secretary.”
Audits by the Legislative Counsel Bureau found slopp y record-keeping in Nevada anti poverty programs and the State Personnel Division. The 1965 to March 1968 review showed unaccounted assets liabilities and fund balances, leaving auditors unable to render an independent opinion on the Office of Economic Opportunity’s financial statements.
More than 650 Clark County high school students joined the 13th SUN Youth Forum with 14 panels on topics from abortion to riots. Conclusions urged peaceful demonstrations with no violence and civil disobedience without killing or looting.
Las Vegas police seek an attractive raven haired woman as the second suspect after arresting Dennis Fagan Teese, 28, a Showboat case tied to John Bowling Jr. winning but losing the cash. Bowling caned up the money while intoxicated. the female accomplice reportedly fled with the funds.
A calm day with sunny conditions and gentle winds. Today's high near 60 and low around 25, yesterday's high 58 and low 27. Noontime humidity 19 percent, sunrise at 6 38 and sunset at 4 26.
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