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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1969
Page
2
Residents urge the health department to drain or fill stagnant valley pools described as mosquito breeding grounds. Some parents worry contaminated waters may cause more than bites for children playing there. A cab radio privacy incident and a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce report are also noted with varied commentary.
Harlen Ward promotes real estate exchange sales offering boats and motors through CL listings. Contact 382 4330 CL for details on available listings and barter options.
A Saigon negotiator accuses Ho Chi Minh of blocking free elections by insisting on American troop presence. He reiterates calls for mutual withdrawal and says South Vietnam remains committed to elections without external meddling. Ho's Hanoi broadcast cited as stating elections impossible while US troops stay.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 18 to 7 to reduce oil depletion allowances from 27.5 to 20 percent of gross income, boosting Treasury revenues by about 400 million dollars a year. The panel retained 15 percent for gold silver oil shale copper and iron, and eliminated depletion for U S companies in foreign exploration.
Rev A D King civil rights leader and brother of Martin Luther King Jr was found dead in a backyard pool in Atlanta authorities said accidental drowning No foul play suspected autopsy pending his wife and younger children were in Jamaica at the time His work included leadership in Kentucky and Georgia and ties to Ebenezer Baptist Church and the SCLC
Nations Weather via UPI reports the top US temperature excluding Alaska and Hawaii reached 109 degrees at Red Bluff California with a low of 41 at Baker Oregon. The 24 hour readings end at 4 a.m. across the nation list many cities from Albuquerque to Portland with varied highs and lows.
In the fifth week of a lull, U.S. paratroopers suffered two deaths and 10 wounded in a clash with North Vietnamese regulars near Hue. Reports cite Viet Cong and NVA activity, including shelling of U.S. bases and a concluded amphibious operation near Da Nang with 34 wounded and 3 dead.
Mexico City reports the Federal Health Department will produce 50 million polio vaccine doses this year after immunizing 3.5 million Mexican children under five. Officials say the vaccine will be sold to other Latin American countries once the domestic campaign ends.
Transportation Secretary Volpe and FAA head Shaffer insist on enforcing a law banning strikes as PATCO stockpiles resignations. A panel will study personnel issues but not discipline. PATCO fears systemic collapse if mass resignations occur, while lawyers warn of serious danger if replacements are used.
Renewed artillery and tank duels flare across the Suez Canal with heavy fighting Sunday and Monday. Egypt claims 19 Israeli planes shot down, while Israel disputes the tally. Both sides report casualties and declare victory, amid high political maneuvering in Cairo and Tel Aviv.
Two University of Houston students won the state collegiate pancake eating championship by devouring 363 pancakes in 30 minutes. Russell Murphy ate 230 and Judy Beast 112, beating a Rice University team by nearly 100 pancakes.
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