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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
2
Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI remains far from ruling on artificial birth control two years after the commission submitted its recommendations. The pontiff has signaled no major change, though a minority urged openness. speculation cites pills and rhythm method as possible shifts.
In Saint Ouen, France, workers at a hydraulic press factory end a strike that began May 21. Jean Soulabaye, a supervisor earning about $750 weekly, notes relief from extra time with family but concerns about bills. Local aid included groceries and 400 pounds of potatoes distributed to the factory line as prices spike nationwide.
In Spokane, Richard Lee Madson four months old May 10. He can tolerate only human milk and was flown to the University of Washington Medical School Hospital for tests to find an enzyme disorder causing vomiting and diarrhea. Doctors will perform a biopsy. family plans to return to Spokane after the study.
Paris reports say Charles de Gaulle remains anti American and anti British in foreign policy, aiming to keep France at the head of a de Americanized Europe. Michel Debre’s rise may ease tactics, but De Gaulle still dictates policy. The May 1968 upheaval altered France’s image, yet Gaullist aims endure with possible tougher challenges ahead.
A 25 year old Lovelock man Danny Bill drove off U S 96 about 32 miles north of Fallon Nevada. The vehicle rolled 2 1/2 times after a 532 foot desert slide. Passenger Charlie Bill 68 of Lovelock was killed. A third occupant Herbert C Abe sustained a knee injury. Driver had a head cut. Body taken to Austin Funeral Home Fallon. Cause under Churchill County Sheriff investigation.
Police seek a man named Paul in connection with the death of Nancy Perri 17 found in a locked steamer trunk. Authorities note no signs of violence but await chemical tests while questioning Nancy’s circle in New York and Miami.
Cornell University President James A. Perkins told Notre Dame graduates that today’s young people see the 1930s reforms as a vast conspiracy that stifles change. He urged lowering the voting age to 18, expanding youth internships, and greater student involvement in university governance.
Hosea Williams, new leader of direct action, tells Resurrection City council that hired troublemakers infiltrated the Poor People's march. He warns militants will demonstrate with billy clubs as 500 marchers head to the Agriculture Department demanding more food and honor Arthur Easton who died there.
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