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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1970
Page
1
Construction at the Clark County Library on Flamingo Road draws scrutiny from inside and outside authorities over ongoing safety issues. Officials warn that the troubled structure may remain unsafe during heavy use as work continues.
The piece argues for strong air pollution controls to protect health and tourism in Clark County, citing U.S. Lime in Henderson for excessive lime dust. It notes hearings set for August 5 and potential legal delays, with Titanium Metals, Stauffer Chemical, and American Potash explored as other major local employers adapting to new rules.
A four engine C130 transport crashed and burned in a northeastern Arkansas pasture at dusk killing six aboard. The crash knocked out power to area residents after it sheared two power poles and cut lines. Victims included M Sgt Charles A Carver II and PO J C Norman Wagenschultz. other names withheld pending next of kin notices.
President Nixon addresses the nation in a televised news conference. He discusses policy priorities and responds to questions from journalists during the broadcast.
Drillers fail to reach agreement after Thursday night labor meeting at the Nevada Test Site. Over 200 attendees discussed concessions needed in three contract points, with action to follow an REECo meeting. About 1,500 workers idled as contracts expired June 1.
Dan A. Kimball, a World War I pilot with Jimmy Doolittle and Navy Secretary under Truman, died yesterday at age 74. The former head of Aerojet General Corp. had internal gastrointestinal bleeding and was taken to Georgetown University Hospital. Cause of death pending further medical review.
Continuation of interviews with welfare employees reveals fears about retirement and notes that social security money alone cannot support living costs for aged recipients. The eighth installment of The Tarnished Golden Years discusses worker concerns and references Page 13.
The defense labeled Linda Kasabian a drug induced fantasy in her testimony on the Tate LaBianca slayings. Kasabian testified about Manson’s attempt to force a third murder, but the defense argues hallucinations influenced her account.
Nine year old Stewart Griffin died when sand he was digging at Cashman Field collapsed. He was pronounced dead at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after attempts to revive him at the scene failed. He had gone to the field with brothers and neighboring boys, who had earlier used loose sand swept from the arena for rodeos.
Fair and sunny weather continues through Saturday with scattered clouds and southerly winds 1 to 20 mph. Today's high reaches 100 and low 75, with humidity around 47 percent. Sunrise is 3 47 a.m. and sunset 7 47 p.m. A year ago today 112 83. Yesterday's records were 104 and 77.
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