20 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
1
Students at the 13th SUN Youth Forum discussed global issues from the Olympics and race protest to Biafra and the Middle East. Daniel Morris presented conclusions while debates covered UN roles, over population, food distribution, education, and U.S. Vietnam involvement.
A Southern California chain Denny’s Restaurants reports active talks to acquire Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Richard Gadbois of Denny’s says a full transfer of operation is possible but no changes to the management team are planned if successful. Caesars Palace officials declined comment.
A nine month old girl named Kathleen Wardle died in a house fire at 1312 Virgil St. Fire crews fought to reach her bedroom but could not save her. Investigators say the infant was presumably alone at the time.
Justice of the Peace Herman Fisher ruled a key witness in the Alsup slaying case incompetent, rejecting testimony against Carl Black of Oakland. The ruling weakens the state’s position in the 1966 shotgun murder of Ralph Alsup, while a separate District Court decision could free Tom Hanley, once alleged orchestrator and ex gaming union leader, who allegedly paid Black 5000 to plan the killing. Norman Call remains imprisoned on two life terms as a co defendant and suspected triggerman.
The Atomic Energy Commission tested a one megaton design, Project Benham, possibly the largest underground US test. Las Vegas felt a sharp ground shock at 8:30 a.m., louder than the Boxcar blast, which left 112 damage complaints attributed to other causes. Benham may have created an 800 foot underground chamber near the Nevada Test Site.
Las Vegas Sun expands orbit coverage to Cape Kennedy to report Apollo 8 launch at 7 52 a m est. Sun reporter Jerry Lipman will be on site for the three astronaut flight Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders as the countdown continues toward a 10 orbit mission 69 miles above the moon.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and 10 to 20 mph gusts. Today's high near 40 and low around 20, yesterday's high 51 and low 26. Noontime humidity about 25 percent. Sunrise 6:47 and sunset 4:29.
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