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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

2

Stand Tall with Paul and Howard Hughes

The article discusses Nevada's image shift after the governor's Washington meeting with FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. It notes Look Magazine praising enforcement changes, increased corporate investment in Las Vegas, and Howard Hughes as a key factor in framing Nevada as a winner. Paul Laxalt is highlighted as shaping the image with the campaign slogan Stand Tall.

Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover Look Magazine U.S Nevada del E. Webb Corp Phoenix Nevada Gaming Howard Hughes Las Vegas Rudyard Kipling Paul Laxalt Paul

Court docket shows multiple trials set after judge death

The court calendar lists embezzlement rape burglary and other charges. Willie Bell Boyd pleads innocent to rape with trial moved to Feb 16. Lynn Mary Bourne alias Lynn Early released on bail and missing. trial moved to Jan 25 as defense locates option in California. Roy C. Jones Jr lewdness with a minor and William C. Painter Jr forgery trials moved to Monday. Richard Brackett second degree burglary trial moved to March 25 with grand larceny arraignment April 1. Bob by E Kent sentencing for vehicle taking set Feb 19.

John Mendoza Mendoza California Roy C. Jones, Jr William C. Painter, Jr Richard Brackett Brackett Bobby E. Kent

Clark County bids for one 1968 Truck Chassis Cab and Body

Clark County Nevada invites sealed bids for one 1968 truck chassis cab and body compliant with county specs. Bid opening at 10:00 AM February 5, 1968 in Las Vegas. Bids must be in a sealed envelope with complete vehicle specifications and marked Invitation No 425-68.

Board of Commissioners Cark County State of Nevada Clark County Bank of Nevada Bridger Street Las Vegas Nevada F.C.B Loretta Bowman Board of Clark County Commissioners

Vegan Admits Sale of Drugs Plea Leads to Probation

Aaron Licker of 2700 Las Vegas Blvd North was sentenced in U.S. District Court to one year probation and a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to sale of dangerous drugs. He was arrested January 15, 1965 on charges involving 13,000 destro-amphetamine sulfate capsules.

Aaron Licker Las Vegas Blvd North U.S Licker U.S. Dist Bruce R. Thompson

Bedroom Fire Damages Las Vegas Home

Las Vegas firefighters answered a call at 1549 Ottawa Ave to the residence of Norman Jenson. Firemen confined the blaze to the master bedroom with extensive fire damage to the room and heavy smoke damage to the rest of the house. No injuries were reported per Fire Inspector Carl Lowe.

Las Vegas Ottawa Ave Norman Jenson Jenson Carl Lowe

Reno Ph.D Reprieved As Janitor

Selective Service HQ cancelled a Reno draft board order that sent Noel L. Brann a 30 year old PhD history professor to janitorial work at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Officials cited doubt on legality and said Brann will be reprocessed under proper regulations. Maryland students planned protests but canceled due to finals. Brann remains subject to civilian work assignment due to conscientious objector status.

Selective Service Headquarters Noel L. Brann Brann University of Maryland University of Kansas Medical Center Reno Maryland General Counsel Selective Service

Bothered by Morals Case Schein to Enter Plea in Court

Alexander V. Schein, 35, of Handel Circle, to appear in U.S. District Court for arraignment over charges of obstructing FBI inquiry into obscene matter and immoral trafficking. Co-defendant Charles Marandola, 43, indicted previously for bringing two women to Nevada for immoral purposes. Schein allegedly threatened a local woman to silence her about Marandola. Judge Roger Foley to oversee proceedings.

Alexander V. Schein Handel Circle U.S. District Court Schein FBI Charles Marandola Nevada Marandola Roger Foley

Nuclear Cores Fuel Demand Forecast for 1980

The Atomic Energy Commission predicts a hundredfold rise in chemical processing of irradiated nuclear fuels. Demand, currently under 30 metric tons annually, could reach 3,000 to 4,000 tons of reactor-discharged irradiated uranium by 1980. Reactor fuel elements are processed after burning beyond an economic point of diminishing returns.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission

Congressmen Jump On Crime Request

Congress turns to crime as a domestic priority while wary on Johnson’s overall program including a proposed 10 percent income tax surcharge. Romney and GOP governors attack piddling proposals. debate focuses on crime policy and enforcement tools, with wiretapping a likely flashpoint.

Washington UPI Congress Johnson George Romney Michigan State of the Union Romney Vietnam Capitol Hill Senate

Two Stony Brook youths surrender in narcotics raid

At Stony Brook campus 13 youths remain sought with 35 in custody after a pre dawn raid. Police arrested 33 youths including two women in dorm rooms during the operation. Senate Democrats target adjournment of Congress by August 3 three days before the Republican National Convention.

Stony Brook,n. Y UPI Stony Brook State University of New York Washington Senate

Eshkol Returns From US Visit with Arms Ceiling Idea

Prime Minister Levi Eshkol returns from a two week tour of the United States Canada and Britain. He and President Johnson agree on the concept of an arms ceiling in the Middle East to ease regional tension.

Tel Aviv UPI Levi Eshkol United States Canada Britain Johnson Middle East

Dominguín Seeks Divorce From Lucia Bose After 18 Years

Madrid reports bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín, famed by Ernest Hemingway, filed for divorce from Italian actress Lucia Bose after an 18 year marriage. Bose, a former Miss Italy, remains a prominent figure in postwar European cinema and society circles.

Madrid UPI Luis Miguel Dominguin Ernest Hemingway Lucia Bose Italy

Train collision injures hundreds of bicycle fans in Osaka

A five car express train carrying more than 700 bicycle racing fans collided with another train in Osaka yesterday. Officials report more than 200 injured, with at least 239 passengers hurt and 18 in serious condition.

Osaka Japan UPI

Clerk Shoots Robber at 7 11 in Las Vegas

An off duty Las Vegas police officer working as a night clerk shot a would be robber at a 7 11 on E Owens. The teen suspect about 19 was wounded in the arm, dropped his pistol and fled without loot before being arrested nearby.

Las Vegas E. Owens

Baker says U.S. visa renewal denied after Washington march

American born singer Josephine Baker, now a French citizen, said the United States consulate in Paris refused to renew her visa because she participated in last year s Washington rights march.

Limoges France UPI Josephine Baker United States Paris U.S Washington

Easterner To Stand Trial Here On Stolen Securities

New York man Louis Zemler alias Harry Katz bound over for trial in U S District Court on interstate transportation of stolen securities involving more than 5000 dollars in travelers checks. He was arrested with 40 books of 20 dollar travelers checks and two books of 100 dollar checks. Trial set for April 29. bond set at 10000 dollars.

New York U.S Louis Zemler Harry Katz New York State Nebraska Zemler U.S. Dist Bruce R. Thompson U.S. Marshall

Foreign Press Reacts to Johnson State of the Union

London Times criticizes focus on Vietnam and internal issues. Le Monde calls Johnson’s gold plan a last line of defense for the dollar and questions negations. ADN notes continued Vietnam war, while West German banks see dollar defense as aligned with the times and Aftonbladet cites U.S. peace aims on American terms.

London UPI Johnson Vietnam London Times Paris le Monde Stockholm Social Democratic Aftonbladet U.S

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