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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1968

Page

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NSU Faces Enrollment Cut If Funding Rejected

Nevada Southern University may have to turn away students next fall after Gov. Laxalt refused additional funds. Chancellor Don Moyer said NSU should become a full state university rather than a branch, expressing bitter disappointment at the governor’s surprise appearance and funding decision.

Nevada Southern University Paul Laxalt Donald C. Mover the Sun Moyer Laxalt Board of Regents

Uprising at Nevada Prison Sparks Tear Gas Stand

Violence erupted at Nevada state maximum security prison amid a three day convicts strike. Guards used tear gas to quell the disturbance as inmates smashed toilets with bed parts and were moved to another area. Eight ringleaders to face solitary confinement when safe, Warden Carl Hocker said.

Carson City UPI Nevada Carl Hocker

Las Vegas World Master Marathon history and controversy

The Las Vegas Sun recalls the 1967 World Master Marathon and its impact on sports culture, noting international entrants and Olympic figures while contrasting marathon is a test of personal resolve with arena sports. The piece shifts to a hunger strike at the state prison, with inmates pressing for wardens changes as security policies spark protest.

the Sun Las Vegas

Attacks in Guatemala Kill Two U S Attaches

Two U S military attaches were killed in a wave of violence in Guatemala City as gunmen fired on a speeding car. Two other Americans were wounded, one seriously, during the midday incident. The Guatemalan government declared a state of alarm pending constitutional procedures.

Guatemala City

Dreams of Sweet Victory Sour for Local Cabbies

Rebel taxicab owner drivers William Mirin and Ray Chennoweth saw their bid for an overnight fleet collapse after a district judge ruled the Public Service Commission had no right to limit permits. The county was ordered to issue permits, but the DA appealed to the Supreme Court and the writ was denied pending that appeal. In a separate report, an ambush on suburban American Avenue killed Col. John D. Webber Jr. and Lt. Cmdr. Ernest A. Munro. another defender was injured as Guatemala reports shifted on the condition of Senior Chief Radioman Harry L. Greene.

William Mirin Ray Chennoweth John Mendoza The Public Service Commission Mirin Mendoza Chennoweth Harry L. Greene Omaha Neb United States Guatemala

Husband wounds, wife killed in Los Angeles divorce court shooting

Thomas Dilbeck known as Tommy Dilbeck, 43, of Long Beach opened fire in a courthouse corridor during a divorce hearing over 250000 in property. He was disarmed by a bailiff after bullets hit his estranged wife and three others.

Los Angeles Hildegard Dilbeck Mabel Klug Daniel Sheahan John Norberg UPI Yesterda Thomas Dilbeck Long Beach, Calif Tommy Dilbeck

Lucky License bumper sticker offer from Las Vegas Sun

Call the Las Vegas Sun Circulation Department at 382-3078 to request a Lucky License bumper sticker and have it mailed promptly. See advertisement on the side for details.

Las Vegas Sun

Poor Dad Sells Home Over Alaska Phone Bill

James Young in Mission Hills California puts his $27,500 home up for sale after 19 year old daughter Collene and her husband Lynn Wade Cross, stationed in Adak Alaska, ran up a £ 4,509 81 bill with five long distance calls in 38 days and a lien by General Telephone Co. demands payment.

Mission Hills Calif

Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday

Sunny with high clouds and light winds. Today's high 56 and low 32, yesterday's high 56 and low 36. Noontime humidity 28 percent. Sunrise at 6 58, sunset at 4 52.

FBI Agents Prepare Depositions in Levinson Bugging Suit

Federal agents including Dean Oison will testify in Las Vegas as part of Edward Levinson’s multi million-dollar suit against the FBI and Central Telephone. Depositions moved to today after delays, with as many as 14 hotel executives subpoenaed for statements.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Las Vegas Edward Levinson FBI Central Telephone Company Dean Oison Nevada U.S. Atty Joseph Ward

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