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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1968

Page

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19 Year-Old Hippie Girl Found Slain In Las Vegas Pad

Paula Nichols, a 19-year-old from Haight Ashbury, was found beaten to death in a Las Vegas psychedelic pad at 156 Albert St. Dennis Minner, 21, was arrested on drug and weapon charges and later murder related to the case. An autopsy showed death from a cerebral hemorrhage due to blows to the head.

Love Child Sheriff's Office Ed Pickford Pent Paula Nichols Vegas Las Vegas Albert St San Francisco Haight- Asbury District Dennis Minner Nichols

Marines Capture Regimental Arsenal Near Con Thien

U S Marines seized a regimental sized arsenal from North Vietnamese forces after driving them back to the DMZ. The action near Con Thien left about 22 enemy dead in a battle that also saw a Marine unit suffer no casualties. A Marine jet was shot down nearby and a Navy pilot shot down a MIG above the DMZ. The clash raises fears of a wider Communist offensive timed with Saigon’s vulnerabilities.

Saigon Upz Demilitarized Zone Dmz U. S Con Thien Vietnams

Triggerman Sought In State Deaths

United States FBI named Robert Leroy Lindblad a top ten wanted criminal in an insurance plot. The 34 year old former college student is suspected of hiring to kill two businessmen in a Nevada desert grave in 1967. Two other partners face conspiracy charges. the motel burn was insured for 125000. Lindblad is described as dangerous and armed.

Washington UPI Robert Leroy Lindblad FBI Lindblad Dayton Nev Nevada Jackson’s Hole Wyo

U S Judge Rejects ABC Injunction Plea

A U S District Court judge in New York rejected ABCs bid for a temporary injunction to block Howard Hughes offer to buy 43 percent of ABCs common stock for 74.25 a share in a 1485 million proposal. The judge noted hardship to ABC stockholders if the order granted. ABC said the ruling was temporary and a full hearing would follow with lawyers to set a date.

New York UPD U. S American Broadcasting Company Howard Hughes ABC Bonsal Hughes Tool Co Hughes

Mayor's Role In Taxi Rift Hits A Snag

The Las Vegas taxi dispute stalls moratorium hopes as Mayor Oran Grayson fails to secure a binding agreement. Star Cab Co. opposes any mayoral arbitration. Nellis Cab Co. owner Ray Chennoweth misses talks. Whittlesea Blue Cab cites a separate contract with Teamsters Local 881. Public Service Commission arrives Monday for clarified cab limits.

Public Service Commission Cab Dick Thomas Teamsters Local 881 Oran Grayson Star Cab Co Ray Chennoweth Nellis Cab Co Norman Hilbrecht Reese Taylor Las Vegas Llewellyn Young

Broadway Buildings Damaged in City Hall Protests

A 1,500 strong march of Negro and Puerto Rican youths seeking jobs gathered at City Hall Park in New York. Police broke up the bloody demonstration, with 29 arrests and injuries to six people including a bus driver and five officers. Demonstrators toppled an ice cream stand and smashed shop windows on Broadway and at Woolworth Building. Willie Smith of the Neighborhood Youth Corps entered City Hall and argued with mayoral aides over police tactics.

New York UPI City Hall City Hall Park Lower Broadway Woolworth Willie Smith Neighborhood Youth Corps John V. Lindsay Smith

Late Narco Ring Busted by Police

Police last night busted a seven member alleged dope ring including three teenagers with two arrests. Allan Little 19 and a 15 year old were taken into custody while two other members were behind bars and detectives searched for three more suspects. A 16 year old already held at the Clark County Juvenile Home was arrested July 6 for allegedly possessing $800 worth of cocaine.

Allan Little No. 8Th St Clark County

Landmark Tower in Las Vegas Sells Claim Still Denied

A Las Vegas landmark tower reported sold to a New York firm for 16.2 million was denied by Plaza Tower Inc official Sheldon Sandler who said no papers were signed and negotiations continue. The 28 story hotel casino sits on Paradise Road near the International Hotel with potential buyers numbering at least six firms.

Nevada Kansas City Sheldon Sandler Las Vegas New York Sandler Plaza Tower, Inc Paradise Road Plaza Tower Convention Center Drive Olla

Weontiact Sunny With Gentle Winds

Today in Weontiact expect sunny skies with light winds. High near 105 and low around 75, similar to yesterday’s 105/76. Noontime humidity about 19 percent. Sunrise at 5 23 and sunset at 7 59.

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