Vegas Vet Laswell Sees Shortages and Coverups in Vietnam War
Las Vegas resident Kenneth Laswell, a 25th Infantry veteran of 13 months in Vietnam, describes equipment shortages due to pilferage and believes American battle deaths are underreported. He holds the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Stars, and says VA hospitals are crowded delaying surgery.
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Speculation Hickel May Exit Over Nixon Split
Washington speculation in the Interior Department centers on Secretary Walter J. Hickel possibly leaving due to growing ideological rift with President Nixon. Hickel’s absence from a White House briefing on antipollution measures and oil lease buyback plans fuels talk of a reduced White House role.
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End Pollution Now Prompts New York Air Alarm
A passionate citizen calls for immediate pollution control as New York City and Los Angeles air send respiratory danger through the nation. He argues high rents and political apathy block action, urging citizens to pressure legislators and end pollution now.
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Las Vegas
New York City
Los Angeles
Area Labor Picture Hinges On Tomorrow's Talks
Tomorrow looms crucial for Southern Nevada's general construction as Operating Engineers Local 12 threatens a shutdown if interim agreements are not signed. Ralph Bronson says firms unsign ed by tomorrow face closure Tuesday. many are expected to sign Monday. The strike, sanctioned by the Building and Construction Trades Council, follows impasse with Associated General Contractors. Nevada Test Site projects also see a sanctioned strike though impact is limited as many craftsmen honor picket lines or are covered by other contracts.
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Flag Day Ceremonies Set in North Las Vegas Today
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10047 hosts Flag Day ceremonies at 10 a.m. at North Las Vegas City Hall with Las Vegas Post 1753 Gold Star Mothers and American Legion aiding. Wendell Waite, North Las Vegas mayor pro-tem, will speak as Nellis AFB Color Guard presents the flag.
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Wendell Waite
Gene Echols
Hickel Says He Will Not Resign From Interior
Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel denied plans to quit his post while in Stonewall for the Lyndon B. Johnson birthplace dedication. He stated he has no intention of resigning and will serve as long as he can be of service to the President.
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Walter J. Hickel
Hickel
Lyndon B. Johnson
Scene Series Brings Europe To Readers
The SUN teams with Jack E. Daseler and his sons Neil and Jack for a 10 week Europe camping tour. Daselers become European correspondents, sharing week by week experiences so readers travel vicariously. Also in Scene this week are pieces by John Townley Florine Lawlor SUN staffers A. D. Hopkins Bill Gang and Gerry Appleby.
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Gerry Appleby
Sailors Held in Suspected Sabotage of Navy Destroyer
Three sailors are held on suspicion of sabotaging a U S Navy destroyer returning from duty in the Pacific. The incident occurred as the ship was making its way to port under unclear circumstances. Investigators in San Diego are reviewing crew actions and security procedures.
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Vietnam
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Richard B. Anderson
Hoel
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Argentine Junta Chooses Levingston as New Leader
Argentina's three military chiefs ousted President Ongania and named Army Brig. Gen. Roberto Marcelo Levingston, 50, as chief of state. Levingston, previously a Washington military attache, will take office next Thursday amid promises to restore representative democracy and call elections.
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Army
Alejandro Lanusse
Air Force
Carlos Rey
Ongania
Arturo U. Ulia
Interamerican Defense Board
Arturo Frondizi
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Chile quake rattles Chile coast near La Plata region
The National University of La Plata observatory reported a strong earthquake last night in southern Chile with epicenter 1,395 miles southwest of La Plata. They estimate a magnitude up to seven on the Richter scale.
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Chile
Weather Summary Ahead of Night with Mild Temps
Partly cloudy with southerly winds at 15 to 5 mph decreasing to gentle overnight. Today’s low 55 high 80. Yesterday’s low 58 high 80. Sunrise 5 23 sunset 7 59. Noontime humidity 20 percent.
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