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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1969

Page

4

Massachusetts backing Kennedy deepens amid national reactions

Reporters note mixed public response to Kennedy speech across outlets. Calls in New York City and Chicago leaned against Kennedy while Davenport Iowa and Davenport area stations reported strong pro Kennedy sentiment. Voters and residents nationwide described concern over his personal conduct yet many supported his continued public service.

New York City Nbc-Tv News Kennedy Cial Wbbm Radio Chicago CBS NBC WMAQ Minneapolis Rick Sorrenson Sorrenson San Francisco

Scientists Reveal First Moon Rock Samples From Apollo Mission

Scientists described the initial moon rock boxes as chunks with a fine coating and possible cleavage. Geochemist Robin Brett noted gray tones with a brown tint, while mineralogist T Chao described elongated white crystals as observers, totaling about 20 pounds of material under study.

Moon Terry Slezak Neil A. Armstrong Edwin E. Aldrin Robin Brett Manned Spacecraft Center T. Chao U.S. Geological Survey King Brett Frondel Chao

Spacemen Return to Houston Lab After Moon Dust Incident

Slezak unpacked lunar film in Houston quarantine and found his hand smeared with black lunar dust, likely from a dropped film pack on the moon. He reports no ill effects as decontamination proceeds. Public briefing scheduled, with twice daily updates during quarantine amid a 25,000 strong welcome in Hawaii.

Slezak Armstrong Aldrin Space Agency Moon John McLeaish Hawaii

Hijacking Sends Mexican DC6 to Cuba Amid Fidel Castro Anniversary

Two Mexican men armed with pistols hijack a Mexicana de Aviacion DC6 with 30 aboard. The plane diverts from Mexico City to Jose Marti Airport in Havana, landing at 2:32 p.m. EDT four hours after the hijack began. Authorities confirm two hijackers, exact numbers unknown, and offer no release timeline amid anniversary celebrations. The flight originated in Mexico City with a stop in Minatitlan en route to Villahermosa. Captain Ulises Serrato, the pilot, reported the forceful diversion. public relations chief Manuel Cepeda Castillo notes no details on hijackers or weapons.

Havana UPI Mexicana de Aviacion Fidel Castro Fulgencio Bautista Mexico City Villahermosa Mexico Minatitian Gulf Coast Ulises Serrato Cuba Manuel Cepeda Castillo Mexicana

35 Die In Algerian Jetliner Crash Near Algiers

A chartered Air Algerie Caravelle jet returning French oil workers from France crashed on landing 200 miles south of Algiers. Thirty passengers and five crew members perished, leaving only the pilot and co-pilot as survivors with severe burns. Wreckage spread over 600 yards in normal weather.

Algiers UPI France Air Algerie

Woman Held for Bilking Slots at Downtown Casino

A 48 year old California woman identified as Jean Martin was arrested at a Las Vegas casino for using painted Mexican coins in quarter slot machines. Security guard Donald Howe reported about 30 coins in her purse and bags of similar coins found in her room along with spray paint and spread newspapers.

California Las Vegas Jean Martin Culver City Donald Howe Howe

LV Unions Set Meeting Monday

Keepers, cashiers and desk personnel walked out of the Dunes Hotel as talks with the Nevada Resort Association broke down. Picket lines formed. management at 11 other NRA hotels locked out but not picketed. A tentative settlement was reached about 11 p.m. Friday. pickets withdrawn and workers returning to duties as operations returned to normal.

Dunes Nevada Resort Association NRA Major Riddle

Reds Increase War Pressure As More GIs Leave Vietnam

Saigon reports 550 U S soldiers flown home on a Starlifter from Bien Hoa Air Base as 9th Infantry Division units are reassigned. Allied forces claim 234 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops killed in scattered fighting. U S bombers drop 550 tons on targets near Tay Ninh and Phuoc Long.

Vietnam Saigon Aps U.S. 9Th Infantry Division Bien Hao McChord Afb Wash Ft. Lewis U.S Tay Ninh Phuoc Long Demilitarized Zone Dmz

Phantom Michigan Killer May Strike Again

YPSILANTI Mich UP I police search for 18 year old coed Karen Sue Reineman missing since Wednesday after a ride on a Honda motorcycle with a curly haired youth. An artist sketch of the man is public but no identification found.

Ypsilanti, Mich UPI Karen Sue Reineman Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Walter Krasny Miss Beineman Eastern Michigan University Nesses EMU

Nixon Visits Manila Amid Protests and Security Tensions

President Nixon arrives in Manila on a 23 hour trip as thousands protest with clashes reported near the Embassy and Malacanang Palace. Demonstrators include students and unions. police confrontors injure two and arrest one. Nixon pledges protective Asian leadership and conditions for withdrawal of U S troops from Vietnam.

Asia Nixon Philippines Manila Air Force One Viola Taiwan Formosa U.S Marcos Liberal Party Sens Sergio Osmena Jr Genario Magsaysay Gerardo Rojas Intercontinental Hotel Makati Vietnam Paris South Vietnam Malacanang Presidential Palace Jakarta Philippine University Philippine Bertrand Russell Peace Committee Kabataang Makabayan

Vegas Police Nab Quartet For Robbery

Las Vegas police arrested four men Randy Clifton Busbee Bruce Certain Larry Webb and Herbert McCarty after a brief chase following a 7 11 Market robbery of 236. The gunman fled in an old pickup. a 9 mm pistol and the cash were found in the truck. A separate Stop and Go Market robbery yielded about 82. Deputies reported the suspect fled on foot.

Las Vegas Randy Clifton Busbee Lakeland Fla Bruce Arnold Certain Frankfort Ind Larry Dale Webb Emporia Kan Herbert Gerald McCarty Nutterfor' W, V Fourth Street Bridger Avenue Teddy Dr Twain Ave Clark County Sheriff's

Soviet Navy Emphasizes Global Reach On Navy Day

Soviet officials declare a growing U S aggressiveness requires a strong navy led by Admiral Sergei Gorshkov. They highlight atomic submarines and missiles as core power, and note a missile squadron visit to Cuba to boost prestige amid world coverage.

Chuvashin Adm Vasiliy Grishanov Izvestia U. S Sergei G. Gorshkov Cuba Soviet Union Mediterranean

Berserk bandit siege ends with police shootout

In Medicine Hat a hostage crisis at a supermarket ended when an armed bandit was fatally shot by waiting officers after he opened fire in the street. A second gunman surrendered later, while Constable Roy Funk was wounded and treated at a local hospital. Chief Sam Drader offered himself as a hostage to secure the civilians' release.

Medicine Hat Asia UPI Sam Drader Calgary Drader Victor Roeder Roy Funk Roeder

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