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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1970
Page
1
Louetta Farrar, 26, a church soloist and hotel chorus girl, was dismissed after church officials said her job drew unseemly comment. Harold Werner defended her talent while noting members felt the occupation conflicted with church duties.
A speech by Rev. Jesse Jackson at a Black-Oriented Publications Convention in Las Vegas advocates black leadership to balance race relations and curb white resistance. He ties civil rights progress to economic empowerment and warns of a shifting power dynamic as African Americans gain influence in politics and business. The piece also notes North Las Vegas officials discussing municipal funding and charter reform with a state legislative subcommittee.
Pan American's Boeing 747 nicknamed Young America failed to take off for its planned London flight. Passengers departed after an engine overheated during taxiing amid strong winds and protestors outside the gate. The sister ship Clipper Victor prepared to fly later with a reduced load.
Rev Jesse Jackson blasted power brokers as standing on the neck of the poor during the Black Publishers Convention at the International Hotel. The preacher leader, known as the Black Pope, urged unity and described his role in mobilizing black forces nationwide.
Three suspects tied to a $10,000 payroll fraud at the Stardust Hotel were reported by Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Two arrests occurred early Wednesday as detectives recovered two paychecks, with more victims and sums to be pursued as the investigation continues.
Paul Laxalt described Nevada's growth during his administration to the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He referenced a band playing Everything Is Coming Up Roses as a symbol of the improving economy, while speaking in Las Vegas.
In SUN County Capital for a Day, Governor Laxalt claimed major progress on his priorities, citing 26 percent gaming revenue growth last year and a projected 16 percent rise in 1970. He credited a business friendly climate and endorsed Prison Warden Carl Hocker amid criticism.
More than 3000 Clark County teachers backed a $2.8 million 200 unit low cost condominium project for housing active and retired teachers. The City Commission rejected the plan amid fierce opposition from Camelot Gardens Las Verdes residents who doubted guaranteed teacher occupancy and feared nonteachers could later reside there.
Considerable cloudiness this morning gives way to sun this afternoon. Gentle winds. Today’s high about 60 and low near 40. Compare yesterday’s 60/38 and last year’s 62/47. Sunrise at 6 48, sunset at 4 57.
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