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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

2

Algerian Cabinet Split Over Israel Flight Hijack Deal

Algerian sources say President Boumedienne and Foreign Minister Boutefli ka Boumedienne disagreed on timing of freeing Israeli passengers on a Boeing 707 hijacked by Palestinian Arabs. The plane diverted to Algiers last week from Rome to Tel Aviv with 34 on board released. Boumedienne favored holding hostages, Boutefli ka Boumedienne urged prompt release. The UN Secretary General discussed the incident with ambassadors in New York.

Algiers Algeria UPI Rome Tel Aviv Houari Boumedienne Abdel Haziz Bouteflika Bouteflika Thant U.N New York

Paris Talks Stalled Over Bombings North Vietnam Says Will Discuss Issues

North Vietnamese spokesman Nguyen Thanh Le said Hanoi would discuss issues after the United States stops bombing North Vietnam. The exchange followed Xuan Thuy’s interview about POW releases and Hanoi’s condition for talks. Authorities believe over 200 American airmen remain captive. Bombing had been limited north of the 19th parallel as talks began.

Paris UPS Hanoi United States Nguyen Thanh le Xuan Thuy Thuy U.S Democratic Republic of North Vietnam Thanh le United Stes South Vietnam

Globemaster Crashes In Brazil Killing 19 On Board

An Air Force 124 Globemaster crashed in Brazil’s jungle killing all 19 aboard. The piston engine cargo plane, on a routine supply flight from Surinam to Recife, was near landing when contact was lost at 7:50 p.m. Sunday. Wreckage was found near Thuzeiro, 27 miles from Recife, with no survivors among the 10 onboard. The flight originated at Patrick AFB and aimed for Ascension Island tracking station.

Cape Kennedy Upt Air Force 124 Brazil Air Force Recife Surinam Patrick Air Force Base Air Force Eastern Test Range Thuzeiro Ascension Island South Atlantic

Las Vegas Man Gets One Year For Larceny

Jimmie Lee Hall, 28, of 615 Jackson Street, was sentenced to one year in prison by District Court Judge Clarence Sundean after yesterday’s conviction for larceny arising from a purse snatching incident.

Las Vegas Jimmie Lee Hall Jackson Sr Clar

Group Finishes Study To Consolidate Local Government Services

The Local Government Study Committee received a 177 page report from Public Administration Service detailing a 90 day, $12 000 study of Clark County government operations. It urges consolidation of county and city departments to streamline expenses and foster intergovernmental cooperation.

Clark County Public Administration Service PAS San Francisco- Chicago Bers Donald E. Nemetz Nemetz

Vegas Man Involved In High Speed Crash In Poor Condition

Terry J. Stuart, 29, of Las Vegas, was listed in poor condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after a car left U S 95 at about 130 mph near Lathrop Wells. The vehicle flipped end over end several times, and Stuart sustained head injuries according to patrol reports.

Terry J. Stuart Lathrop Wells Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital U.S. 95 Stuart Dillion Ave Las Vegas

Johnson signs two year extension of food for peace program

President Johnson signs a two year extension of the food for peace program totaling 6.2 billion for 1969 and 1970. The act emphasizes aid to nations with voluntary birth control programs and assigns five percent of foreign currencies from the program to support voluntary family planning abroad.

Washington UPI Johnson U.S

Cleveland mayor defends white police withdrawal amid east side violence

Mayor Carl B Stokes and Police Chief Michael Blackwell defended pulling white officers from the East Side after a gun battle left three whites and seven Black civilians dead. The administration cited risk of a wholesale slaughter and noted threats by Black nationalists. A second suspect was charged with first degree murder in the ambush that sparked the unrest.

Cleveland API Carl B. Stokes East Side Michael Blackwell Stokes Blackwell City Hall Glenville Joseph McManamon Frank Schaefer Fraternal Order of Police FOP Lathan Donald Fred “Ahmed” Evans Evans Hayden and St. Clair Avenues

Rockefeller calls for new leadership at Stapleton Stop

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller arrived in Denver and said the heart of America’s problem is outdated politics. He urged leadership unafraid of change during a brief speech at Stapleton International Airport.

Denver UPI New York Nelson Rockefeller America Rockefeller Stapleton International Airport

Brando Wins Annulment Of Eight Year Marriage

Actor Marlon Brando obtained an annulment in Santa Monica from Mevita Cas tenada, ending an eight year marriage. Judge Edward Brand ruled the divorce invalid because Cas tenada’s prior husband was alive and she had not legally divorced him.

Santa Monica Calif UPI Marlon Brando Mevita Castenada Edward Brand

Funeral for Dr Charles Mayo Held After Fatal Car Crash

Rochester Minnesota funeral services are planned for Dr Charles Mayo son and nephew of Mayo Clinic founders He died when his car left a roadway near his home in a weekend crash driving near Rochester Minnesota The Mayo Clinic led by his relatives has grown into a premier medical center

Rochester, Minn UPT Charles Mayo Mayo Clinic Mayo

Exiles Apply for Free Rides to Havana Under Hijacking Plan

Twenty nine Cuban exiles have applied for free flights to Havana as part of a U S government program intended to reduce airline hijackings. State Department officials disclosed the information last night.

Washington UPT Havana U. S State Department

Fulbright seeks Arkansas voters support for re election

U S Senator J William Fulbright of Arkansas asks voters to back his bid for another term. He pledges to continue opposition to the Vietnam War and to use seniority to secure federal funds for Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark UPT U. S J. William Fulbright D-Ark Arkansas Washington

Australian Pill Aims at Roman Catholic Restrictions

Australian scientists say a pill named Roman Catholic Formulation regulates aviuation within Catholic allowances. Dr. Harvey Carey of the University of New South Wales stated the pill targets Roman Catholics in Australia and was produced for this group.

Sidney UPI Pope Paul Harvey Carey University of New South Wales Australia

Cafe and Telephone Firms Victims Of City Burglar

A burglar struck Lucky's Cafe at 526 Highland Ave and the Central Company. Lucky's reported vending machines and the cash register cleaned with $16.75 missing. The telephone company reported losses of $250 plus undetermined change stolen from the cafe wall.

Lucky's Central Company Highland Ave

Curfew Lifted After Michigan City Unrest

Gov George Romney lifted the dusk to dawn curfew and state of emergency in Grand Rapids as violence diminished though hit and run firebombings continued. Police arrested 16 for curfew violations and arson cases topped 50 since Friday, with injuries including skull fractures to three whites and an Army officer. National Guard stood by as order returned to the city of 205000.

Grand Rapids Mich UPI George Romney Michigan Chris Sonneveldt Romney Army Vietnam Wyoming National Guard Camp Grayling

Memory Booster Booklet Promises Social Gains

A Chicago publisher touts a memory training method that supposedly enhances business and social standing. The ad claims you can remember everything you see hear or read to gain poise, confidence and influence. Details are mailed in a free booklet Adventures in Memory from Memory Studies Dept 388-117 Chicago IL 60641.

Chicago Diversey Parkway Dept

Jail Woman As Suspect In Burglary

Clark County sheriff's deputies arrested Diane Geraldine Zephro aged 26 from Los Angeles in a $14 000 jewel burglary case at a Strip motel earlier this month. Sgt Hash Hanief led the arrest at McCarran Airport where Zephro was found with an airline ticket to Los Angeles. A motel guest reported jewelry and cash missing after Zephro befriended her in a Strip casino.

Clark County Hash Hanief Miss Zephro McCarran Airport Los Angeles

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