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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1968
Page
1
A SUN Youth Forum panel moderated by Freddie Little examined how Southern Nevada teens compare with their parents in social attitudes. Student Althea Hall reported that most participants see a generation gap in communication and seek better dialogue with older generations.
Air West directors rejected Howard Hughes bid of about 95 million dollars for the airline despite 53 percent of stockholders voting in favor. The 24 member board voted 13 to 11 after Northwest Airlines announced a competing tender, leaving Hughes’ offer dead for now.
Two masked gunmen robbed a Brink's armored truck of at least 500000 after threatening to kill the messenger Richard Haines and kidnapping him. The messenger was released unharmed. Driver Joseph Kelly and guard John Gillespie took a break as the loot was moved to a waiting car. Police fear higher total after audit.
Israeli commandos used helicopters to strike Beirut International Airport late last night, causing fires and burning at least thirteen aircraft. The attack targeted the airfield amid mounting regional tensions and Israeli reprisals.
A warning telegram from the Las Vegas Teamsters Union urged Governor Paul Laxalt to intervene as Checker Cab plans to hire non union drivers on January first. The company may operate 150 taxis, risking widespread unrest in Clark County.
The group splits on universal religion being impossible due to parental training and lifelong faith. They discuss prayer at home reducing church attendance while maintaining closeness to God. They link narcotics stigma to backstreet crime and debate marijuana legalization amid legality concerns and societal views.
Apollo 8 crew Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders landed back in the United States after a 147 hour moon voyage. They stopped in Honolulu before continuing to Ellington Air Force Base for a heroes welcome and reunion with families.
Gary Ralph Bouldin and Patricia Ann Seeds, both from California, opened fire in downtown Istanbul killing at least three people and wounding four others before a four hour confrontation. Bouldin, 33, and Seeds, 20, were slain or captured with Seeds surrendering after Bouldin dragged her into a police office and fired on officers.
Partly cloudy with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high 40 and low 30, yesterday's high 50 and low 28. Noontime humidity 40 percent. Sunrise at 6 51, sunset at 4 35.
Idella Lyons 56 of 238 N 17th St was booked on open murder charges after allegedly shooting Mrs. Albert J. Wunsch 39 at 5028 Granada Ave following an argument with Lyons estranged husband William E. Lyons 57. Wunsch died at the scene from a heart wound. Lyons reportedly called police after subduing her at the scene.
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