Nixon inaugurated amid protests and heavy security
On the eve of the 1969 inauguration, Washington buzzed with activity as 5000 antiwar demonstrators marched along Pennsylvania Avenue opposite Nixon’s route. At least 10 were arrested in a skirmish. Weather paths showed a 50 percent rain chance with milder mid 40s temperatures expected. Nixon would take the oath at noon, administered by Chief Justice Warren, with Spiro Agnew set to be sworn in by Everett Dirksen.
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What’s Land Worth Home Taxes Jump Twice As Often
City editor Jim Barrows notes that assessing a home's value for tax purposes is straightforward as the article examines how land value and tax bills differ, with comparisons to resort areas. The piece outlines the method used to determine assessments and hints at rising tax implications for property owners.
Nevada assessor under fire over property tax values
A SUN survey finds rising assessed values for Charleston Heights homes and nearby areas, with homeowners claiming tax discrimination. County Assessor James Bilbray defends steps to revalue 150,000 parcels every five years and calls for a lower statewide homeowner tax rate. He cites changes in Strip resort values after last September’s cutoff.
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Hiker Injured After 30-Foot Fall At Valley of Fire
A 19-year-old hiker Ted Zimmerman suffered extensive back injuries and cuts when he fell 30 feet from Seven Sisters at Valley of Fire. In fair condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, Zimmerman is a Navy veteran from 5812 Edrene St. He was climbing with Tom Murphy, 29, an airman at Nellis Air Force Base, when the fall occurred around 4:30 p.m. A passing woman alerted Park Manager Fred Hall and emergency responders.
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Inaugural Reflections Call for Calm and Leadership
Editorial from Washington urges Nixon to lead with integrity on his first day in office. It condemns violent disruption by protestors while praising peaceful dissent and predicting a crucial four year period with economic and moral challenges ahead. It pledges objective coverage of his successes and failures.
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Miami Theft Solved by Sheriff Detectives
Detectives John Davis and Tony Geisbauer arrested three Florida men within 24 hours of robbing a 69 year old Miami man of about $31,000 in cash and jewels. Leroy Allen Marsh Ronald D. Paisley and Edmund Joseph Rowe, all of Miami, were booked on robbery charges after being found at a Strip hotel. Extradition proceedings are in progress to return the suspects to Miami. Marcus was not hurt.
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Nixon interview reveals First Family life on White House path
Exclusive interview with the new First Lady by Kenneth Harris continues on page 16. Harris shares insights into the Nixon family and their journey to the White House, noting Mrs. Nixon was born in Nevada along with other details from the London Observer feature.
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Nevada Death Row Poet Faces New Execution Date
Nevada death row resident and poet Jack Rainsberger was brought to Clark County jail to appear in court for setting a new execution date. Rainsberger, 33, has waited a decade on death row with multiple gas chamber dates postponed due to legal appeals.
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Nevada Marine Corpd. Shock First Vietnam Death In 1969
Corporal Jack D. Shock aged 21, a two year Marine, died January 14 from gunshot wounds near Quan Tri Province. He was the first Vietnam casualty from Southern Nevada in 1969 and the 70th since the war began. He attended Western High School and lived in the Las Vegas area eight years. His parents reside in North Las Vegas. Mrs. Shock reportedly collapsed upon learning of his death and was taken to North Las Vegas Hospital. Shock was to appear before Dist. Judge Alvin Wartman January 23 to set a new execution date. The report also notes a capital punishment case involving Rainsberger, who was convicted in 1969 of slaying a Las Vegas secretary and is in a fast.
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Weather Outlook With Shady Skies Today
Cloudy with rain showers later today. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. High near 58, low around 45. Yesterday reached 62 by 46. Humidity at noon about 69 percent. Sunrise at 6 49, sunset at 4 55.
Harriman Optimistic On Parley
Paris sources report Henry Cabot Lodge will skip Nixon inauguration to fly in and begin Vietnam talks. Averell Harriman, departing Paris, predicted progress toward peace as four belligerents set procedural terms and schedules for substantive discussions likely to start Tuesday or Wednesday.
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