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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1969

Page

2

Worcester official named executive vice president of Sands Hotel Las Vegas

Joseph Aspero of the Worcester County Commission was appointed executive vice president and manager of the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. He succeeds his brother in law Edward Nigro who will become second in command of the Hughes empire under Robert Mahen.

Worcester Mass UPI Joseph Aspero Worcester County Commission Las Vegas Aspero Edward Nigro Air Force Hughes Empire Robert Robert Mahen

Bus Crash Injures 28 on Icy Ramp in Bellmawr

A Greyhound bus skidded on an icy exit ramp near Bellmawr New Jersey and tipped onto its side injuring 28 people, seven seriously. The incident followed a separate report of a major marijuana seizure and a Nile delta bus tragedy with many deaths.

Bellmawr NUTR Greyhound New York Washington

Western Air Lines to start Las Vegas Long Beach service

Western Air Lines will begin direct Las Vegas to Long Beach flights on February 16 with a $15 fare each way. The Boeing 737 twinjets will operate three daily flights, one continuing to Salt Lake City, matching the Los Angeles to Las Vegas fare.

Western Air Lines Las Vegas Long Beach Los Angeles International Airport Western Salt Lake City

Road Runner Style Interview Call Opens in Las Vegas

Job ad promises excellent working conditions a 49 hour week and many company fringe benefits. Call for appointment at 385 3111. LAS VEGAS SUN AUTOS FOR SALE Cadillac.

LAS Vegas Sun

One Government Move Faces Hurdles in Clark County Consolidation

The Local Government Study Committee proposes a 15 member action committee to guide county consolidation but faces fierce opposition from Las Vegas officials including Mayor Grayson and Commissioner Howery. Disputes over representation and geography threaten to derail reform as the LGSC dissolves and authorities must negotiate anew.

LGSC Clark County Eas Las Vegas Act Las Vegas, Son Boulder City Las Vegas City the Sun Wesley G. Howery Howery Action Committee Dave Henry Grayson Clark County Sheriff's Office

Defection Testimony Spurs Electoral College Reform Debate

A Republican elector who voted for Wallace and later backed Nixon may testify before a Senate Constitutional Amendments subcommittee as Congress debates overhauling or abolishing the Electoral College. Senator Bayh and others pressed for direct popular elections, citing risks seen in the 1968 three way race.

Congress Electoral College Senate Birch Bayh D-Ind Lloyd W. Bailey Rocky Mount N.C Richard Nixon George Wallace Bayh House of Rep

Kennedy praised for Cuban crisis leadership by Acheson

Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson says President John F. Kennedy was phenomenally lucky during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis and that Khrushchev's befuddlement aided the U S blockade. He notes Kennedy relied on Robert Kennedy's intuitive input and a leaderless group.

Washington UPI Dean Acheson John F. Kennedy Nikita Khrushchev Esquire Magazine Acheson Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Robert Kennedy White House Napoleon Khrushchev

Johnson weighs tax surcharge extension and union message

President Johnson discussed extending the income tax surcharge with congressional leaders and planned to deliver his final State of the Union either tomorrow or next Tuesday. Senate Leader Mansfield urged a joint session, though Johnson was reluctant to appear in person.

Washington UPI Johnson Senate Mike Mansfield Mans Field House White House

Mrs. Edna Marx Sues Groucho for Divorce in California

Edna Eden Marx filed for divorce from Groucho Marx in Santa Monica Superior Court citing uncontrollable temper and abusive behavior. She seeks division of property over 3 million dollars and 5000 dollars monthly alimony. a show cause hearing set for January 16 to seek eviction from their Beverly Hills home.

Santa Monica Calif UPI Groucho Marx Edna Eden Marx Edward R. Brand Sun Valley Idaho

Pueblo Chief Undergoing Debriefing After Ship Seizure

Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher the Pueblo skipper began debriefing Monday at Balboa Naval Hospital after release with liberty. Debriefing of the 82 crew members has been underway since Dec. 26. Bucher was kept separate due to his condition. Interrogations target naval intelligence and medical corps and will not be used in an upcoming court of inquiry into the January 23 1968 seizure by North Korea.

Cmdr Lloyd M. Bucher Bucher Naval Intelligence and Medical Corps North Korea

Stanel Appreciation and New Year Wishes in Southern Nevada Sun

A heartfelt New Year message praises community figures, bankers, and local firms in Southern Nevada. It thanks Sundown Las Vegas, Sundown, and many residents, including E. Parry Thomas, Art Smith, Gaylord Prather, and Lt. Gov. Fike for support of civic efforts. It extends best wishes to Nellis AFB, Indian Springs, Angel's Peak, and Lake Mead Base, and to readers and advertisers.

Southern Nevada Howard Ginny Werner Jessie Tommy Neary Heinz Mary Rettig Virginia Charlie Catts E. Parry Thomas Art Smith Gaylord Prather Harley Harmon Reed Whipple George Haley Stuart Webb R. Julian Moore Ed Fike Western High School Washington Fike Eg&g Reynolds Electric Stauffer Chemical Titanium Metals Nellis Air Force Base Indian Springs Angel's Peak Lake Mead Base the Sun

Bucket Full Of Quarters His Downfall

A transient named Robert John Unrein, 38, of Ontario Oregon, allegedly tried to steal a bucket of quarters from a downtown casino. After a two block chase, police caught him near Fremont Street and he was jailed in Las Vegas with a twenty year record of arrests for burglary larceny and narcotics and traffic offenses.

Las Vegas Robert John Unrein Ontario Ore Unrein Verne Holmes Holmes Fremont Street

Air West Directors to Confirm Sale in Seattle

Air West directors meet in Seattle at 2 p.m. Friday to confirm sale of Air West assets to Hughes Tool Co. owned by Howard Hughes. The agreement was signed on December 31.

Seattle UPS Air West Nick Bez Hughes Tool Co Howard Hughes

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