13 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
1
Communist sources say the Soviet Union fears China’s vast manpower more than its military tech as border clashes rise along the 4000 mile frontier. Moscow strengthens defenses while diplomatic reports anticipate prolonged mutual harassment and no immediate full scale war.
The Airline Employes Association warned of a potential disruption starting July 1 as leaflets were prepared for Air West counters. The AFL CIO union represents about 1,400 employees and urged management to reach terms, though specifics of the possible inconveniences were not disclosed.
A California Bar Association president defends the Albert Parvin Foundation and its leadership against criticism from federal lawmakers and local officials. He emphasizes the foundation's aim to train leaders in underdeveloped nations, promote democracy, and peaceful international solutions, linking the effort to Justice William O Douglas.
Nevada Gaming Control Board files a formal complaint seeking a fine up to 100000 against Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip for allegedly rolling out the red carpet to 12 Kansas City underworld figures. The board also seeks up to 50000 fines for each of 59 stockholders, asserting the action discredits Nevada gaming. In New York a former A and P porter is charged with first degree arson in a Mafia related campaign to pressure stock of a detergent. multiple store and warehouse fires caused over 30 million dollars in damages and two managers were murdered.
The writer recalls America Challenged and proposes creating a trust to promote better relations among nations through education. The plan includes an annual prize for the person or group making the greatest contribution toward this goal, with the motto Survival through Education.
For the first time in 1969 the 13th falls on Friday, a day locals dub unlucky. Residents plan extra caution with mirrors ladders and black cats while others stay home to ride out the 24 hours.
Clark County School Board recognizes Nevada Association of School Psychologists as exclusive bargaining agent for the district but delays negotiations with Clark County Classroom Teachers Association. Court requires progress report next month on next year contracts. signed contracts due by Monday with no salary commitments. Department of Public Instruction threatens to withhold $5 million to enforce the new legislative ratio of 1 to 1.7, replacing the prior 2 to 1 pay scheme.
A 15 year old girl was stabbed in a Milan laundromat south of Ann Arbor. The balding 29 year old suspect was questioned about six earlier killings in the area. A Grand Rapids discovery of a strangled woman mentions rainy nights and brown hair.
Federal agents and city vice officers arrested four more people over two days in a widening two state ring involving teenage girls. The latest detentions bring the weeklong operation to 13. Lt. John Sleeper led deputies who nabbed Alexander V. Schein at the Silver Slipper watching the Strip contest. Schein, known as Sunshine Al, is charged with pandering after a 17 year old girl said she was drugs, trained at a house of prostitution in northeastern Nevada and slated for return to Las Vegas to work on the Strip.
Budget Director Robert Mayo pledged to cancel contracts with wasteful military suppliers and fire any Pentagon officials who collaborate with them. He spoke with Senator William Proxmire, who urged a hard line. Defense Secretary Laird would review any specifics but would not commit to firing individuals.
Partly cloudy today with gentle winds. High near 90 and low around 65. Noontime humidity 26 percent. Sunrise at 5 23, sunset at 7 58. Yesterday's high 90 and low 65.
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