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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1969

Page

4

American Units Start Vietnam Withdrawal Plans

Pentagon announced that about 10 000 Army 9th Infantry Division troops and a 7000 member Marine unit will be first to depart Vietnam as 25000 to be withdrawn this summer. Within a month the first 900 infantrymen will return to the United States and by August all 25000 will have left. The 9th Division has fought in the Mekong Delta with one brigade to stay behind for six months.

Washington UPI Army 9Th Infantry Division U.S Vietnam Pentagon Defense Melvin R. Laird United States 9Th Division Mekong South Vietnam

Controversy Over Freeway Route Plans Sparks Public Notices

The planning commission urged notifying all property owners within 599 feet of the proposed freeway route before a city commission hearing. The east leg linking Las Vegas to Phoenix faces condemnation of about 46 homes on Marlin Street, 25 homes along Las Vegas Blvd to Kelso Turner tract, and 36 apartment units near Wardelle Street. Construction may begin 1975 if funds allow, with early work possible between Las Vegas Blvd and 25th Street.

Planning Commission City Commission Regional Street and Highway Commission Street Commission Las Vegas Phoenix Ariz Reno Las Vegas Blvd Kelso Turner 25Th St Whitney

Government to Tighten Controls on Campuses and Disruptors

Justice Department officials describe a planned task force to combat campus violence and civil rights interference, with 55 new positions and outside intelligence input to target ring leaders. Senate hearings will probe militant groups including the Black Panther Party and Students for a Democratic Society.

Leonard Justice Department Department Subcommittee Robert ©. Byrd D-Wa Va John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Black Panther Party Students For A Democratic Society

Caesars Palace executives mapped plan to fight charges

Caesars Palace officials mapped a response to state charges after a four day junket for 112 individuals from the Kansas City area. The group received red carpet treatment with rooms meals and entertainment while federal subpoenas and police actions unfolded. The state seeks fines up to 100000 for the hotel and up to 50000 for each of 59 owners.

Caesars Palace Junket Jay Sarno Caesars

Last Rites Scheduled On Monday For Noted Vegan Pete Bommarito

Noted vegan Pete Bommarito of Detroit and St. Jo Missouri is to receive last rites Monday. Survived by widow Joan and two daughters Jolene and Didi, along with brothers Tony and Renny and two sisters. Honorary pallbearers include U S Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon and Mayor Oran Grayson plus numerous business and hotel executives. Donations to the American Cancer Society requested in lieu of flowers.

Pete Bommarito Joan Jolene Didi Tony Renny Detroit Dorothy Billardello Antionette Ventimigilia 1. S Alan Bible Howard Cannon Oran Grayson Reading The American Cancer Society

Senators Charge Muzzling in Defense Cost Hearings

Sen. William Proxmire accuses the Pentagon of muzzling Air Force efficiency expert A. Ernest Fitzgerald who revealed runaway costs on the C5A jet and other military programs. He says top defense contractors Lockheed, Boeing, General Dynamics, North American Rockwell and Litton Industries refused to testify and calls the conduct uncooperative. Fitzgerald warned of hidden costs and possible CSA and SRAM issues while the hearing focused on weapons price increases and the F111 memo.

Washington UPI William Proxmire Pentagon Air Force Congress A. Ernest Fitzgerald Proxmire Fitzgerald CSA Lockheed Boeing General Dynamics North American Rockwell Litton Industries

Controversy Swirls Over Vegas Hospital Furor

Robert Petroni said Adams refused a public hearing when asked Monday night. Doctors rallied to Adams after his firing and seek another hearing. Lamb defended the action urging hospital improvement as a non profit. Board Chairman McGinty questioned whether Adams should get another hearing or a reconsideration.

Robert Petroni Adams Dave McGinty

England's Gambling Chief Bares Plans for Reform Exchange

England to adopt tougher casino oversight after Gambling Chief notes Nevada system funds for investigations. Las Vegas discussions highlighted costed probes and full-board approval needed for any policy shift. Adams disputes focus amid hospital contract negotiations and life-insurance proposals.

Purser

Air West Slowdown Barred By Injunction

A U S court injunction bars Air West slowdown actions amid union activity linked to a mediation under the Railway Labor Act. The union must appear June 20 to show cause. ALEA took jurisdiction over Air West station and reservation staff after a merger creating Air West. the National Mediation Board has handled talks since October. The slowdown disrupted operations at Boise and Las Vegas with higher absenteeism, though 72 other cities ran normally. Boise and Las Vegas faced serious issues as management aided processing to regain schedule. Airlines say the restraint order limited coverage by Paul Revere.

ALEA Air West National Mediation Board Las Vegas Boise

LV Bandleader Arrested Again For Pandering

Curtis Lee Alderson, 31, of 4941 FE Harris Ave, jailed again on pandering charges in a two state crackdown on a prostitution ring that used teenage girls. He is charged with attempting to persuade an 18 year old to become a prostitute alongside Ira Red Herzog, arrested Thursday. Alderson’s first arrest was June 5 for pandering involving a 17 year old who says she was drugged and taken to a Nevada house.

Curtis Lee Alderson Alderson Harris Ave Ring Ira Red’ Herzog Nevada

Four Witnesses Take Stand In Aborted Mapel Defense Case

The defense opened as witnesses testified about Mrs. Mapel found unconscious in July 1967 with vodka and barbiturates visible. Claiborne described flushing pills and ongoing care, while medical-legal testimony questioned the death context. Other witnesses included C. D. Williams, a private detective with interior photos, and a Marine veteran who challenged the state on the crutch location. The trial, curtailed by a half day, continues with Judge Wartman presiding on Saturdays to finish the fourth week today.

Claiborne

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