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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1970
Page
4
At 12 10 a m a passenger train derailed on the RF&P line with four coaches and two pullmans leaving the rails. The lead car toppled and slid down an embankment as rescuers freed survivors in pre dawn darkness. Officials noted speed exceeded the limit and this marked the first RF&P passenger fatality in 35 years.
The City Commission called for a federal investigation after a West Las Vegas confrontation following a Seven-Eleven robbery. Officers McHale and Huggins stopped a car linked to the robbery, arresting Hardison and Scott amid crowd chaos. Witnesses and records show conflicting details about identifications, charges, and the use of force.
A Las Vegas show review recounts Elvis Presley’s February performance at the International Hotel. The writer, once critical, praises Presley’s mightiest showing, notes standout songs like Can’t Stop Loving You and Suspicious Minds, and commends the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, and opening act Samuel Shore.
Doyle Bennett Kiser sues Four Queens Casino claiming defaming embezzlement charges led to wrongful firing on Oct. 27, 1969. He seeks $1,000 special, $25,000 general, and $75,000 punitive damages, asserting no crime charged.
President Nixon proposed a compromise after vetoing the 19.7 billion health education bill. He argued the bill was misdirected and excessive but pledged a new proposal to fund education and health if the veto stands. House leaders foresaw the veto holding, while a large education lobby pressed lawmakers.
Arizona senator Goldwater tells ASIA delegates the administration is making a heroic effort to curb inflation and slowly succeeding. Earlier O J Simpson entertained 500 conventioneers with stories from his Bills rookie days. The ASIA announced industry award winners and introduced new officers.
Senate approves a bill granting no knock warrants for drug raids and allows reducing charges from felony to misdemeanor with a one year cap. First offenses could be dismissed, preventing a criminal record for casual marijuana use. Debate includes an amendment to move narcotics education programs to HEW.
West Las Vegas youths suspended or expelled aired grievances at the Economic Opportunity Board building. Ben Cowan of the Clark County School District scheduled appointments for each student and parent to try to reinstate them. One youth said he was suspended for wearing too much black clothing. another claimed extortion allegations but said he was innocent. Others said suspensions were for an indefinite period.
Arizona Senator Goldwater predicts a two thirds Senate vote could sustain President Nixon's HEW veto over the bill. He flies to Washington Wednesday to rally Northeastern Republicans and warns of possible party realignment if the veto fails. Meanwhile protests over school integration and teacher tensions emerge in Nevada with remarks by local officials and advocates.
Debbie Stevenson, a California student, was reportedly abducted by Chris Levaros, a Filipino youth. Guardians fear publicity could provoke harm. relatives describe their past quarrel and Debbie's stay in Manila since December 1968.
Nevada Attorney General Harvey Dickerson denounces the appointment of a San Francisco firm to advise the State Gaming Control Board on corporate financing and securities transactions for license applicants. He calls the move contrary to law and urges hiring a Nevada securities officer at an estimated $20,000 yearly, noting expected costs near $100,000 annually. He says Nevada firms with gaming expertise should be used and offers to appoint qualified Nevada deputies to assist government agencies.
In a move announced by NASA Chief Thomas O Paine Werner von Braun is being brought to Washington to help plan new space ventures He led Huntsville Alabama rocket work and directed early Saturn V development as the nation prepared for a moon mission This transfer marks his shift to NASA headquarters to coordinate future programs and boosting the space effort in the United States
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