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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
2
The narrator and Wilbur Clark endure delays and interruptions from a stewardess while trying to inspect berths during a trip to Washington. After two days of gin rummy at the Mayflower Hotel they abandon the idea of sleeper berths and return to Las Vegas, with Clark remarking the berths are not worth the cost.
Marine Pfc. James Rowden 21 was killed in Vietnam two years ago. His younger brother John, 21, also a Marine, was killed this month. Douglas, 19, was ordered to a preinduction exam in Portland. Parents Harvey and (illegible) Rowden in Applegate Valley, Oregon, appeal to the Selective Service.
In district court Justice of the Peace Herman Fisher Jr. ordered Deputy Dist Atty Del Guy to two hours in the county jail after a heated exchange during a forgery case preliminary hearing. Guy complained he had read the complaint, tossed papers, and later faced the punishment despite pleas from other lawyers.
Public notice classification 4 lists the contact number 384 4753 for inquiries. No additional readable details present beyond the phone reference.
Washington report notes a seven month copper strike under President Johnson as he runs low on ideas for an elec tion year showdown with organized labor. A voluntary settlement panel shows pessimism though hopeful, and time is nearly up with panelists limited to another week of hearings. Labor keeps a close watch on the standoff and Johnson’s next move.
GM and the United Auto Workers bargained against a midnight strike deadline at the Tonawanda New York Chevrolet engine plant as four local disputes remain unresolved. The Flint and Warren strikes were settled, but thousands more workers faced layoffs amid parts shortages triggering a nationwide disruption of Chevrolet engine and vehicle production.
In Reno a small claims case centers on whether Bill Irons' horse ate a nectarine tree from Appaloosa Chief Whanna. Clifford Stretz seeks 65 for fence repair and 125 for the tree, with Judge Glenn Dilly to study trespass cases before ruling. In Yerington, lawyers for Glenn Lucas contest whether desert graves hold Wyoming businessmen Robert Stucker and Larry Olinger, amid accusations of murder and burial near Carson City.
William P. Lear seeks to develop 2300 acres of Stead land into a shopping center, housing and lakes in Reno. Lear's Reno representative C. W. Nanney presented tentative plans, with Lear agreed to lease the land from the city for 1.3 million dollars. Carson City reports highway bids opening March 14 for 6.9 miles of Interstate 80 west of Wells.
Eight senior Greek navy officers including three admirals were dishonorably discharged for backing King Constantine in the failed December counter coup. Military boards have already acted against more than 150 senior army and air force officers who supported the monarch, now living at the Greek embassy in Rome.
Two dock workers tell police they were attacked by seven union pickets near the Herald-Examiner plant. Charles Merritt, 19, reports a one inch facial wound, treated at Central Receiving Hospital. A second employee remained in critical condition at County General after being shot and wounded at a motel. Curtis Krieski, 30, was treated for a leg wound. Maurice Maynard, 35, of Concord, had a bullet in his abdomen.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth became the first reigning English monarchs to tour the United States, marking a historic royal visit that highlighted wartime diplomacy and Anglo American ties.
Two men faced convictions for possession of dangerous drugs in district court. Hershel W. Riley received a one year jail term suspended and two years probation on one charge and four years suspended with two years probation on another. Richard Daniel drew one year suspended with two years probation. Daniel Joseph Luzaich got one year in county jail for conspiracy to commit larceny. Judge Mendoza counted five months already served.
Sylvester Azbill via attorney Louis Wiener petitions District Court to appoint Bank of Nevada as permanent administrator of Rose Mapel Azbill estate valued over 1 million dollars. The Bank has served as temporary administrator at request of the deceased’s brother George Brundige and sister Mildred Self. Azbill, held in Clark County jail on murder arson charges in the death of his 62 year old wife.
A 300 strong demonstration in Durham turned violent with brick throwing and window smashing. Three people were arrested and two police officers were injured. Police with riot gear and sheriff's deputies dispersed the crowd, restoring order by 11 p.m. EST. Howard Fuller, a Negro activist and UNC instructor, was among the arrestees.
Vietnam fighting killed 400 American troops last week, raising two week U.S. losses to 816 and marking the bloodiest period for U.S. forces since 1961. Wounded reached 1,494 with 936 hospitalized. two week totals 4,251. Allied casualties 70 killed 92 wounded.
In Eugene, University of Oregon offers a no credit course titled Techniques of Relaxation that trains students to relax major muscles through orderly, systematic procedures. The idea is that disciplined relaxation helps students perform better academically.
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