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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
2
The writer condemns political corruption and the routine plundering of public funds. He argues office seekers assume public gullibility and that voters must resist to prevent economic and governmental decay. He scolds readers to confront wrongdoing, noting it is not the newspaper’s job to soothe corrupt motives.
Washington reports Lyndon B. Johnson, though not seeking the presidency, actively promotes his status as a historic statesman. He curates a detailed record of achievements from his Senate leadership, Kennedy assassination triumph, and legislative wins through 1965 and 1986 to shape how future generations view his presidency.
The United Steelworkers with a 95 percent authorization vote from 392 locals warned of a strike if a fair and reasonable contract is not reached before the July 31 expiry. The union seeks a 4 percent raise over three years, with current average pay around $3.71 per hour and costs about $4.88 including benefits. The industry did not comment.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley said he hopes the Democratic National Convention drafts Senator Edward M. Kennedy for vice president and would accept the No 2 spot. He told reporters he has not spoken to Kennedy but believes the party will draft him. Daley plans to keep his presidential pick private until Illinois caucuses.
Real estate teaser offers buy like rent with no down payment. Property includes three bedrooms two baths, refrigerator, fenced yard, carpeting, and a equipped kitchen. Address in Francisco Pk with contact 735 748.
A blast on the Riekelt, a Dutch fishing vessel in the North Sea near Terschelling, killed one crewman and wounded four. The explosives used were mine detonation charges recovered during trawling Tuesday night.
Cambodia formally rejected a US demand for return of an American supply boat and its 12 crew seized July 17 after entering Cambodian waters. The note dismissed the US apology and said the intrusion was accidental and navigational error. Cambodian authorities called the incident a provocation and said the vessel and crew would be dealt with under Cambodian law. The crew included seven Americans and one South Vietnamese.
Renowned author Giovannino Guareschi, creator of the Don Camillo series, died yesterday in a village near Parma after a heart attack. The 9, year old novelist had worldwide readership and his works were widely translated.
President Johnson signed a law urging the FAA to set jet noise and sonic boom standards. Sponsors say the bill could allow banning supersonic flights until boom issues are controlled. Existing supersonic travel remains limited to military aircraft.
London reports actress Elizabeth Taylor enjoyed a very good night at the exclusive nursing home where she is recovering from surgery that removed part of her womb. The clinic issued the update as her condition is monitored during her convalescence.
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