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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1968

Page

2

Miss Universe Crown Goes To Brazilian Beauty Martha Vasconcellos

Miss Vasconcellos of Brazil woke in her hotel suite sobbing for her fiancé Reinaldo Loureiro and family after winning the Miss Universe title. The 20-year-old Salvador teacher earned $100,000 cash and a personal appearance contract as she prepares for a year of duties and plans to marry after her reign.

Miami Berga UPI Martha’ Vasconcellos Brazil Reinaldo Salvador Bahia State Reinaldo Loureiro Martha New York Atlantic Miss Vasconcellos Sylvia Hitchcock Miami

Temporary tax may not be temporary

Treasury Undersecretary Joseph W. Barr said the recent temporary income tax rise should be kept in force indefinitely after the Vietnam war ends if U S spending remains high. He warned a clash between pro spending advocates and those favoring current diplomacy and military posture could prevent doing both.

Washington UPI Treasury Joseph W. Barr U.S Donnybrook Barr

Accused N Y Gunman Back For Trial

Bobby Rogers, accused gunman in a New York City attack that killed three Puerto Ricans, was returned to New York by air. He rode with two NY detectives and an ADA, was driven from Graham to Greensboro airport, and told bystanders I will see you later as he left. He was the 31 year old superintendent of the tenement from which the firing issued. He wore a light blue knit shirt brown trousers and an orange hat during the transport.

Graham N. C UPI Bobby Rogers New York City New York Rogers Alamance County John Stockard Greensboro

Art theft in Seville as painting found on resale

Two children allegedly stole a 7th century Bartolome Murillo painting worth 145000 dollars and sold it to a gypsy for under five. The buyer tried to resell it for under ten to a bartender, prompting the canvas to be recovered by arresting authorities.

Seville Spain UPI Bartolome Steban Murillo

British Tie Makers Survey Finds Two of Three Lacking Legal Right

London officials report that a survey by the British Tie Manufacturers Association found two of every three men wearing school regimental or club ties have no legal right to display them. Such ties are treated as status symbols by wearers.

London UPI British Tie Manufacturers Association

Five boys killed as they enter restricted firing range in Singapore

Five youths died and ten were wounded when they snuck onto a restricted firing range near Singapore during a rambutan picking outing. The area was actively used by Singaporean troops who were practicing mortaring.

Singapore UPI

Floods Kill 45 Across Three States In India

Torrential rains and floods in three states have killed 45 people, swept away hundreds of homes, and isolated dozens of villages. Hard-hit areas include multiple districts and rural communities, with rescue and relief efforts ongoing.

New Delhi UPT

CORE leader calls for election boycott to empower Black voters

CORE officials propose a third political force and voter boycott if white politicians fail to advance Black interests. Floyd B. McKissick, on leave for back pain, urges Black unity to wield poll power, while Roy Innis, acting head, backs boycott as a strategy to signal voting importance.

Washington UPI Congress of Racial Equality CORE Floyd B. McKissick Roy Innis McKissick

Dr Blaiberg's Transplant Bill Revealed at CAPE Town

Dr Philip Blaiberg's hospital bill for six months after his heart transplant at Groote Schuur totaled 818.20 with payment waived. Hospital administrator J N Malan said this is the maximum charge for the period covering surgery x rays drugs and physiotherapy.

Cape Town South Africa UPI Philip Blaiberg Groote Schuur Hospital J. N. Malan Malan

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