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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1968
Page
1
A $1 million fire swept through three wings of the Sahara Hotel early yesterday morning injuring scores of guests. Fire crews battled the blaze and residents were evacuated as flames damaged the hotel briefly closing the block.
The piece contrasts a dubious English pill touted to restore youth with dramatic Las Vegas hotel fire scenes. It recalls 25 000 Britons using the pill, 500 000 monthly sales, and a London doctor’s trial noting improved well being, while detailing a two hour blaze that displaced 400 hotel guests, injuries, and dramatic rescues.
A four year old boy named Lonnie Marksberry was injured in a two car collision on Van Patten Avenue at 5 p.m. The child was treated and released for a crushed hand at Sun Rise Hospital. Albert De Soto 76 backed out of a driveway causing the crash with Carol Marksberry 22 mother of the boy. De Soto received a citation from the Nevada Highway Patrol for unsafe backing.
In Honolulu President Johnson and Thieu announced a renewed peace push while signaling the war would continue at current levels until Hanoi reduces aggression. The leaders issued a 3000 word communique and pledged greater arms aid as Thieu plans for forces to reach 800000 by year end.
A nine year old boy riding a tricycle on Lake Mead Boulevard was struck by a car that jumped the curb at 5:40 p.m. Police identified Otis Scott as the driver and said he fled the scene before being arrested. The child Joel Morris received minor injuries and was released from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Scott faces charges for leaving the scene driving on the sidewalk and related offenses.
Joe Salinger age 49 of 3647 E Irwin Sr died from head wounds believed self inflicted by a 2cal automatic pistol. He was pronounced dead at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital at 7 30 p m. Clark County Sheriff's officers investigated the case.
Police received a theory about a missing 1945 bronze Coupe de Ville valued at 3500 dollars after a demonstration ride. A salesman described the suspect as a nice clean looking fellow who drove off and did not return.
A hand grenade exploded on Bai Thi Xuan Street in Saigon killing three civilians and wounding 12. Officials called the blast an internal Hoa Hao faction feud, heightening fears of a terror wave as Viet Cong infiltrators were reported in the area.
A 56 year old California woman Esther Edwina Butler died of heat while driving toward Salt Lake City in Moapa Valley Nevada. Her husband Clarence was with her when the tragedy occurred after an argument during the trip. Authorities and deputies assisted, with Butler found semi conscious in the back seat and taken to Overton where a doctor was awaiting.
A U S Marine OV-1 Bronco crashed into the Colorado River about 20 miles south of Hoover Dam during a training flight from Camp Pendleton. Capt. John Tye, 27, was killed. his body was recovered in 50 feet of water near Willow Beach. Rescue teams from Nellis AFB aided in the search near El Dorado Canyon.
A man identified as Wayne D. Withey of San Francisco was jailed on a fugitive charge after police could not verify his identity. Los Angeles officials later advised local authorities he is wanted for grand theft auto and robbery. Three runaway juveniles were also taken into custody.
A dry day with sunny conditions in the morning and afternoon cloudiness. Winds from the southwest at 16 to 20 mph. Today's high near 108 and low around 80, slightly cooler than yesterday's 109/82. Noontime humidity about 14 percent. Sunrise at 5:39, sunset at 7:54.
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