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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1968

Page

4

Marines Capture Arsenal From North Viet Troops

U S Marines seized a substantial cache of arms and supplies near the DMZ in Vietnam. The haul included mortars, ammunition, rockets, rifles, uniforms, and field equipment, suggesting a regiment-sized unit operated in the area. A U S F100 jet was shot at but the pilot was rescued.

Edward J. Lamontagne Manchester N. H Dmz 9Th Marines Maj Michael Ryan Kingsport Tenn Ryan

Judge denies ABC injunction in Hughes tender case

Federal judge Bonsal refused ABC seeking a temporary restraining order that would block Hughes from proceeding with a tender offer valued at about $15 per ABC share. The decision keeps the acquisition process moving as ABC argued the offer violated FCC and SEC rules though the judge did not rule on those claims.

Sion FCC ABC Hughes Bonsal David Hartfield Jr William Donovan New York City New York Securities Exchange Commission

Nasser Unhappy After Moscow Talks and Tito Visit

President Gamal Abdel Nasser left Moscow after six days of talks described as disappointing and headed to Yugoslavia to confer with President Tito. Reports said U N observers noted divergence with the Soviet Union over tension easing while new Geneva and London peace efforts emerged amid ongoing Israel Jordan fighting.

Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Yugoslavia Moscow Tito Middle East Geneva London Israel Jordan Beisan Sea of Galilee Gunnar Jarring United Nations Mideast Thant George W. Ball U.S Landon Britain France Lebanon Saudi Arabia Ball Nasser Yugosla Via Tass Alexei Kosygin Pula Egypt Syria

Marine Private Ends Kidnapping Manhunt With Suicide

A Marine private involved in abducting a two year old girl shot himself after a two day seven state search. Thomas F Scholfield 22 died at Yuba General Hospital from a .22 caliber pistol wound just below the heart. He had planned to surrender at his brother’s Marysville home after appearing to abandon the manhunt. His wife Loretta Scholfield was arrested on kidnapping armed robbery and car theft charges. The child was returned to her mother Helen West within 12 hours.

Marysville Calif Wayne Scholfield Gary Miller Yuba County Thomas Wayne Yuba General Hospital Scholfield Loretta Vicki Lynn Canada Helen West Vietnam San Francisco Lake Tahoe

Late Narco Raid Nets Female Suspect in Ongoing Sting

The raid led by Det. Sgt. Jack Phillips arrested 20 year old Toni Critchlow at 218 No th and a 15 year old at his home on narcotics possession charges. No drugs were seized in either arrest. The operation continues a 30 day string of narcotics takedowns by the vice and narcotics squad.

Toni Critchlow No.th Jack Phillips Vice and Narcotics Squad Little Phillips

Henderson Home Blaze Destroys Caleb Henderson House

A Black Mountain golf course home owned by John Henderson was badly damaged in a high wind fire that gutted the interior and destroyed the shake shingle roof, with an estimated loss of 35000 dollars. Firefighter Ernie Lamprey suffered smoke inhalation and was hospitalized. Dr. Walter Tabar helped evacuate the 13 year old son, and authorities received aid from California Pacific Utilities Co. and neighbors.

California-Pacific Utilities Co Henderson Walter Tabar Tabar

Marie Rich Sues Buddy Rich for Divorce in District Court

Marie C. Rich files for divorce from drummer Buddy Rich in District Court citing mental cruelty. They wed in Tucson on April 21 1952 and have a 14 year old daughter Cathy. She seeks 2000 monthly alimony 250 monthly child support the family home at 1734 Sombrero Las Vegas and other assets. Rich founded a 30 year career and recently faced tax and civil suits while appearing at a Strip hotel.

Buddy Rich Marie C. Rich Tucson Arizona Cathy Rich Sombrero Las Vegas Miami

19 Year Old Flower Girl Found Slain in Hippie Pad

Detectives found Miss Nichols dead in apartment 19 on Albert Street. The psychedelic scene included posters, a boa constrictor, and LSD books, while a snake bite-like mark appeared on her. A second hippie death, Claire Petty, 25, overdosed last week. A Mercury Cougar was found outside the unit.

Albert Street Miss Nichols Nevada Southern University Claire Petty

Riot at City Hall as jobless youth protest escalates

Demonstrators clashed with police near New York City Hall demanding 8.5 million for summer ghetto jobs. The mayor was in Washington. protesters damaged vehicles, robbed vendors, and burst into the Woolworth Building lobby. Lindsay called the protest disgraceful and possibly harmful to poverty funding.

Washington Lindsay Woolworth City Hall Albert Lahner

Pompidou Resigns Post But Assured Of Top Job

Paris reports Georges Pompidou resigns as premier amid rumors of fallout with Charles de Gaulle. De Gaulle praises him and suggests he could become president. Maurice Couve de Murville named premier to form a new government.

Pompidou Paris UPI Georges Pompidou Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Maurice Couve de Murville France Coure de Murville Elysee Presidential Palace Champs Elysees Plat Elysee Palace Murville

Clark County Landlords Face Military Housing Edict

Nellis Air Force Base officials warn about 123 Clark County landlords barred from renting to military personnel after August 1 unless they end discrimination in apartments and trailer parks. Base housing shortages push 1,000 off base and 3,000 off base married personnel to seek non discriminatory housing. Some 206 landlords joined a non discrimination list, 40 refused, 30 signed, and 24 managers are contacting owners while 23 were not reached.

Air Force Nellis Air Force Base Nellis

California judge urges Nevada to adopt judge discipline system

Murray Draper of the California Court of Appeals urged Nevada to create a nine member commission to investigate complaints against judges. He said recall and impeachment are cumbersome and a commission would provide a safety valve and potential removal power while preserving final decisions with the state Supreme Court.

Reno UPI California Nevada Murray Draper California Court of Appeals Draper State Supreme Court Lligant

Heavy Girder Still Stranded On Vegas Road

A 117 ton steel girder and tractor trailer headed to Davis Dam remains stuck on Sunset Road near Paradise Valley Country Club. Kingsley Systems of Fresno says it reroutes three similar loads. County and contractor must resolve access before progress can resume.

Vegas Davis Dam Kingsley Systems Fresno Sunset Road Paradise Valley Country Club Ringby

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