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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1969
Page
5
Vice President Spiro Agnew urged the older generation to stop cringing at the rebellion of youth. He spoke at Ohio State University's commencement, challenging norms and defending steady political progress as the nation’s path to leadership.
Norton Simon, head of Hunt Foods, must pay 84,000 in use taxes on a 1.4 million art collection after the State Board of Equalization rejected his appeal to exempt more than 100 paintings by Picasso, Matisse and Mondrian. The decision requires the Norton Simon Foundation to seek court redress. Simon argues the works are works of the mind and should not be taxed as tangible property. He plans to bring the works into California immediately.
In San Francisco the Haight Ashbury district reports its 18th homicide of the year. Eugene W. Molarious, 29, from Santa Clara, was found shot with a heart-area wound and left on the sidewalk after an upstairs assault. two of five roommates are being questioned as police investigate the drug violence shift in the once peaceful area.
Benjamin Hoskins Paddock nicknamed Chrome Dome, a balding bank robber, is added to the FBI ten most wanted list after escaping a La Tuna Texas prison on December 31. A 64 inch tall 245 pound native of Sheboygan Wisconsin with a long criminal record and varied jobs, he is described as dangerous and unpredictable.
Fifty Loxosceles Laeta spiders were found in Sierra Madre public buildings. Health officials ordered closures and insecticide treatment. no bites reported yet. Exterminators destroyed the 50 specimens and the park will reopen after precautions. A pregnant female likely arrived via luggage or crate.
In Norton Sound on Alaska's west coast the Coast Guard cutter Storis captured two Japanese fishing vessels for operating within the 12 mile limit. The ships were seized as they were too close to shore, with the 12 mile rule restricting most nations from near U.S. shores. Treaty signers remain outside the rule if they stay beyond the three mile traditional limit and avoid salmon hali and king crab fishing.
A new car shows a poor paint job with rubbing off on the garage doors. The issue highlights a possible defect or improper application affecting aesthetics and could prompt inspection or service. No further details provided.
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