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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
4
United Press International reports a wave of racial violence across major cities leaving at least 19 injured, 18 by gunfire, and 151 arrested. The worst flare near a Peoria housing project wounded 11 policemen and a radio newsman. Seattle and Goldsboro incidents added to the toll with multiple arrests and firebombings across several locales.
A wave of disturbances reports injuries, arsons, and arrests in Muncie Kalamazoo Gary Oakland Peoria Seattle and Goldsboro linked to concerts and protests. A 13 year old girl was shot in Muncie amid a vacant house fire bomb and other property damage involved rock and brick throwings. Curfews were imposed for those under 21 in Peoria and police faced gunfire and arrests as violence spanned multiple neighborhoods.
The United Steelworkers Union accepted a 1.5 billion three year wage package for 400,000 basic steel workers, the largest for the union since 1937. The deal raises costs by about 1.5 billion to 11 producers and 561 million for 150,000 allied workers, with leaders Abel and Cooper expressing cautious satisfaction.
U S Marines incur 20 deaths in a Khong ambush near the A Chau Valley as B52 bombers strike Communist supply points in Laos. Allied air power also targets the Tay Ninh and Trang Bang fronts while a North Vietnamese division regroups near Saigon. Elsewhere, Viet Minh forces clash near Hue and a Soviet MIG is shot down over North Vietnam.
The fiscal year ending June 30 showed a deficit of 25.4 billion dollars, the largest since World War II. Foreseen at 19.8 billion, the shortfall rose by 5.6 billion due to Vietnam costs and delayed tax surcharges. Treasury chief Fowler and Budget Bureau director Vick cited war spending and late surcharge approval as main causes.
A suspected bomb blasted the fourth floor of the British Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. No deaths or injuries reported as the building was evacuated and bomb squads searched for devices. The explosion caused heavy damage but no fire, and the consul general and staff were away at the time. Other U S consulates have faced similar blasts recently.
The testimony discusses alleged bad blood among Teitelbaum Friedman and hotelman Katleman. Mathes admits possible statements about Katleman seeking to harm Friedman, but he cannot recall making them. He previously claimed involvement with peepholes at Katleman’s Bel Air home. He denies informing authorities of peepholes or fears of legal action over unreported gambling winnings.
No cooks strike occurred at Nevada Test Site yesterday and none is planned as smoke clears. Reynolds Electric spokesman says Culinary Workers Local 226 threatened to strike with morning shift, but union denies any threat or removal of one. Company cites attorney as originator of the threat during a Monday convention with negotiators.
Helen Grayco widow of Spike Jones marries William Rosen a 52 year old New York restaurateur in a brief civil ceremony at Caesars Palace Justice of the Peace Joseph Pawlikowski officiated in a hotel meeting room. Guests at the reception included Debbie Reynolds and Jimmy Van Heusen. The couple plans a world tour during their honeymoon.
The boy testified his father threatened to kill him and described the alleged weapon. The closed hearing moved to the ground floor to shield testimony from reporters as Wiener and Manzonio complained of eavesdropping. Six witnesses, including morticians and pathologists, testified about Mrs Azbill’s death and its cause remains central to the case.
Police report lists no evidence seized as a burned taxi ignites city tensions. Mirin, who campaigned four years to regain cab operating rights, criticizes District Attorney George Franklin for his stance on cab violence, suggesting he act rather than talk.
The Gallup survey in early July and a later July reading show Nixon surging while Rockefeller fades. Delegates and party leaders weigh the poll's impact on the August Chicago nomination and November outcome with Nixon viewed as within reach.
Washington reports that the leading Senate foe of Abe Fortas to be Chief Justice says the nomination shows President Johnson doubts Humphrey will win election. The remark frames the Senate fight as a test of political confidence and succession plans.
Backers of a recall drive against Governor Ronald Reagan warned of delays as they approach the petition deadline, while clashing with county clerks and state officials over filing extensions. Senate critics accuse the nomination process of cronyism and vow to oppose Fortas and Thornberry when Congress reconvenes after the conventions.
The Mt Arenal volcano near Pueblo Nuevo in Gama caste province erupts after being thought extinct. Authorities report at least 23 dead and hundreds injured as lava ash and gases blanket the area and 200 residents are evacuated to safer villages.
Dwight D Eisenhower urged both parties to avoid camouflaged surrender in Vietnam and to press Hanoi for South Vietnamese security. His prepared statement, read at the GOP National Convention while he recovers from a heart attack, notes the need for patient U.S. determination and criticizes any withdrawal that writes off Southeast Asia. The appeal comes as platform writers weigh GOP critics of Johnson and splits within the party on war policy.
Nixon maintains a narrow margin in the Republican nomination race with 688 first ballot votes per UPI tabulation, 11 above the 677 needed. Rockefeller has 290, Reagan 162, Stassen 1, and 36 uncommitted with 155 Favorite Sons.
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