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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1968

Page

3

Talent Scout Roy Gordon to stage Las Vegas shows at Fox Theatre

Talent scout Roy Gordon brings a series of talent shows to Charleston Plaza Shopping Center and the Fox Theatre in Las Vegas on June 21 22 28 29. Hundreds of awards include radios cameras cash and a Hollywood trip for finalists. A Little Wee Miss Las Vegas search for ages 3 to 6 and auditions for singers dancers and entertainers ages 5 to 21 are planned with in person registrations at the Fox Theatre June 10 11 17 18 from 10 am to noon.

Roy Gordon Charleston Plaza Las Vegas Fox Gordon New York City Fox Theatre

Ira N Jacobson Named Nevada Kennedy Campaign Chief

Ira N Jacobson publisher was named Nevada coordinator of the Kennedy for President Committee by the National Kennedy Committee. He appointed John and Joe Foley of Las Vegas as Clark County co chairs and Virginia Gianotti as Washoe County chairman.

Tonopah UPI Ira N Jacobson Nevada Jacobson John and Joe Foley Las Vegas Clark County Virginia Gianotti Washoe County

Las Vegas Sun Staff and Publication Details

The Las Vegas Sun announces staff roles led by editor H M Greenspun and publisher, with executives and managers named. It lists circulation, advertising, and editorial staff along with subscription rates and mailing details.

LasVegas SUN H. M. Greenspun

Age Discrimination Act Pamphlet Issued By Labor Dept

The Las Vegas Avenue of Eagles note a law effective June 12 banning age bias against workers 40 and older. Signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1967, the act followed a decade of Eagle activity. A free pamphlet is available from the Labor Department. Eagles install officers June 9 with auxiliaries following.

Las Vegas Lyndon Johnson Department of Labor Labor Department Washington, D.C Las Vegas Eagles

Sparks Man Rescues Boy in Park Pond

Selby Calkins, a Sparks businessman, helped save 14 year old Donald Roff after he struggled in Paradise Park pond. Joe Van of Reno attempted the rescue but ran into trouble, and Calkins reached the boy and towed him 35 yards to shore. Firemen aided. boy was water-logged but fine.

Selby Calkins Paradise Park Joe van Reno Van Calkins Donald Roff

Regents Stand Firm Refuse Contracts for Burning Professors

The University of Nevada Board of Regents kept its decision to deny summer teaching contracts to two NSU instructors who burned fall contracts during a campus demonstration. Chancellor Neil Humphrey cited repudiation of future commitments, despite appeals from 380 NSU supporters and AFSCME Local 1818. Governor Laxalt did not intervene.

Reno UPI University of Nevada Board of Regents Nevada Southern University Eugene Dawson Frederick Hetter NSU Neil Humphrey American Federation of Teachers Local 1818 Paul Laxalt

Young Las Vegas Cadet Earns Pilots Wings

Peter Johann, 16, son of a Las Vegas realtor and county official, was awarded flying wings after completing hours in four aircraft types at the Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad. He became the youngest solo pilot in the western United States, with plans to pursue jet piloting in the aerospace sector after graduation.

Peter Johann Las Vegas Clark County United States Johann Army- Navy Academy Carlsbad Calif Academy Army-Navy College Aeri Kenneth F. Johann South 16Th Street

Welfare Conference Slated Here

Carson City Nevada welfare officials announce a conference on child welfare in Las Vegas this week. Thirty eight state welfare workers will attend funded by a 6000 dollar American Legion grant with half for northern travel to Clark County. The trainer costs focus on travel and Las Vegas facilities.

Carson City UPI Las Vegas Philip Hannifin American Legion Clark County

University of Nevada Fetes 453 Graduates

The University of Nevada marked a record class of 453 graduates at Reno with Maj. Eugene Salet delivering the commencement address on The American Vision. About 4,000 attended in a crowded gym as 10 students protested with white ribbons.

University of Nevada Reno UPI Maj Eugene Salet Salet

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