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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1970
Page
2
The Ripon Society, a bloc of younger Republicans, denounces the Justice Department as pursuing a political approach to crime. It argues the Mafia scare justifies curtailing civil liberties, while the real rise in crime stems from weak policing, training, salaries, and resources, urging vigilance over perceived government overreach.
The Las Vegas Valley faced strong winds from the north 20 to 50 mph due to a low pressure system. Forecasters expect variable clouds and a small chance of afternoon showers with temperatures dropping from 80 to 60 after a high of 88 yesterday. Kathryn Rackman reports.
The terrace house where Charles Dickens was born in 1812 was restored to 19th century style at a cost of 24000 dollars. The museum opening follows a century after the author's death and highlights his Portsmouth origins.
Mayor Oran Grayson urged the Clark County Regional Street and Highway Commission to use state gas tax funds to widen Craig Road, the main Nellis Air Force Base entrance, if military funds are unavailable. About $800,000 is at stake as base growth strains two lanes and delays four lane access. Col. Leo Drake noted military funds unlikely before 1972. officials fear two lane access could persist without civilian aid.
In Moscow Brezhnev pledges to overcome deep U S Russia differences as part of a peaceful coexistence policy. He warns against pacifism but supports improving Soviet American relations to advance world peace amid tense Supreme Soviet elections.
The North Las Vegas City Council debates amendments to an obscenity ordinance targeting the Nitty Gritty adult bookstore opened May 18 after a threatened lawsuit. City Attorney warns the current language may not withstand court challenge as officials seek to tighten legal loopholes.
Defense attorneys present in federal court for Henderson land developer Harry Polk accused of income tax evasion. One count dismissed while two remain. government calls 85 witnesses in eight days. Judge Roger Foley presides. Polk allegedly understated about $3,000 in 1963 taxable income. joint income with his wife reportedly over $15,000.
The article notes about 160 large U.S. plants process eggs by breaking and freezing or drying them. It states roughly 10 percent of all eggs are processed now and projects this could rise to 30 percent by 1975.
A two day Las Vegas meeting of the Governor's Policy Board On Comprehensive Statewide Rehabilitation Plan draws 12 volunteers to draft a 70 recommendation report for Gov. Paul Laxalt. The panel notes 10 000 handicapped residents with 2 000 aided by the State Rehabilitation Division as it seeks broader state services.
The article outlines two thousand years of evolution in Peking Opera blending opera, ballet, drama, acrobatics, and spectacle. It notes the lengthy, arduous training for actors including fighting, singing, and mastering choreographed miming gestures, with stylized makeup signaling character type.
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