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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1968

Page

2

Soviet leaders urge U.S. Vietnam pullout in year end appeals

Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin and Patriarch Alexius called for an immediate end to military actions in Vietnam and the withdrawal of all foreign troops. Kosygin said the United States must stop aggression to achieve peace in 1968, while the Patriarch urged joint church efforts for peace and condemned war. Brezhnev also urged cessation of bombing and withdrawal of forces from Vietnam.

Moscow UPI Alexei Kosygin Alexius U.S Vietnam Patriarch of Moscow All Russia United States North South Kosygin Kypod Russia Communist Party Leonid Brezhchev Nepszabadsag Cambodia Laos Southeast Asia

Russian defector Aziz Ulugzade gains asylum in Britain

New Delhi reports Aziz Ulugzade, a 28 year old Russian defector, flown to Britain after bypassing customs with Indian officials aid. He sought refuge at embassies before accepting Indian protection and departing under secrecy to avoid Soviet pressure and preserve relations with Moscow.

New Delhi UPI Aziz Ulugzade Britain The Press Trust of India British Overseas Airways Corp United States India Soviet Union

Sweden May Expel Sailors

Pravda cites reports that Sweden plans to expel four U.S. sailors who deserted their ship protesting U S policy in Vietnam. The move allegedly signals Swedish support for US actions, per the Communist party newspaper in Helsinki.

Moscow UPI Sweden U.S Vietnam Pravda Stockholm Communist Party Helsinki Swedish Aliens Commission

LV Show Says Real Egg at Holiday Spectacle

The Dunes Hotel admitted an egg was laid during its bare-bosomed extravaganza for about 900 holiday weekend guests. One of 72 pigeons released in the Casino de Paris finale landed on a ringside table, laid an egg in an ash tray, then returned to the stage for the curtain.

The Dunes Hotel

Time Names Johnson Man of the Year for 1967

Time magazine picked President Lyndon B. Johnson as its Man of the Year for 1967, marking his 18th Time cover. The piece calls him the era’s central figure and notes the cover features a Lear-like caricature amid party strife.

New York UPI Time Magazine President Johnson King Lear Robert F. Kennedy Hubert Ad Wilbur D. Mills White House Lyndon Jonson

Marysville police hunt extremist actor after New Year threats

Police in Marysville California tripled patrols to catch an extremist actor who set off hazardous devices three times in four nights amid demands to release two marijuana suspects Donald L. Baker and Robert Yore. The suspect threatened a midnight blast. a big boom was heard but the location remains undetermined. Officers pursue several leads as residents report the latest incident near the city boundary.

Marysville Calif John Blevins Blevins Donald L. Baker Robert Yore

Utah Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Milford

Kenneth Strouse a 29 year old Cedar City pilot was found dead in a twin engine plane wreckage north of Milford Utah after an 18 hour search. The crash occurred east of the Cricket Mountains along the Union Pacific right of way at Bloom Junction about 40 miles north of Milford. Sixteen CAP volunteers conducted 28 search missions over southern Utah mountains after he was reported overdue at Provo airport Saturday night.

Milford Utah UPI Cedar City Here Kenneth Strouse Utah Civil Air Patrol Provo Union Pacific Railroad CAP Strouse Cricket Mountains Union Pacific Bloom Junction

Pope Upset By LBJ Visit

Newsweek says Johnson and Pope Paul did not share cordial talks. The pontiff appeared disturbed that the 24 hour Christmas truce could not be extended and bombing halted. Johnson said he must support U.S. troops. The pope asked Why in reply to his explanation.

New York

Ex Con Killed Cop Shot In Oregon Gun Battle

In Baker Oregon a state policeman was wounded in a highway gun duel with two ex cons. Daniel Clyde Death Jr. was killed. Galan Hall Clipson was critically wounded and later hospitalized in custody. The car, reported stolen, had just returned from Caldwell Idaho.

Baker, Ore UPI Oregon Daniel Clyde Death, Jr Baker Galan Hall Clipson Duggan Clipson Caldwell Idaho

Humphrey Attends Liberia Inauguration Visit

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey arrived in Monrovia to attend the sixth Liberian inauguration of President William V. S. Tubman. Tubman praised President Johnson as a bulldog leader while Humphrey, visiting with his wife, met officials and toured Abidjan.

Monrovia Liberia UPI Hubert H. Humphrey African Republic United States William V.S. Tubman Johnson Humphrey U.S Tubma Ivory Coast Felix Houphouet-Boigny Tennessee Tubman Abidjan Treichville

Florida Cops Seize Huge Dope Cache

Hialeah Florida police arrested seven men after an undercover raid yielded about 600 pounds of marijuana valued at at least 500000. The cache hidden in a truck panel ended a sprawling operation as officers chased down two suspects during a gunfire linked pursuit.

Florida Hialeah, Fla UPI Charles W. Murphy Hialeah Police Department

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