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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1970
Page
4
The majority opinion by Black links two cases on conscientious objection to war and notes the ruling applies to religious or moral beliefs, not merely political or pragmatic opposition. It cites a 1965 precedent reversing a draft conviction and describes draftees who refused service in Vietnam as guided by a strong inner conscience.
City officials debate the U.S. Census Bureau 1970 figures citing a 1968 FHA survey showing Las Vegas around 136000. They fear licensing based on population and consider legal options to challenge or verify the census, while noting no clear method exists.
Laswell, a U.S. spokesman, laments shortages and black market access in Vietnam. He cites lacking water pumps, generators, poncho liners, cigarettes, and SP packs, while defective equipment and unreliable fuses endanger soldiers. He accuses South Vietnamese civilians and VC of civil war dynamics and exploitation of American troops. He concludes with a bitter quote about US efforts. Tomorrow: note on Vietnam slot machine jackpots.
Preliminary 1970 census figures show Las Vegas at 124,161 residents, followed by Reno 72,121, North Las Vegas 35,315, Sparks 23,922, Henderson 16,129, and Carson City 15,200. The 1971 legislature will reapportion based on these totals.
Nevada officials pursue civil action to halt future showings amid a police probe into two shops. Detective Burks viewed multiple films with explicit scenes and various sexual acts described as obscene. The case contrasts with a separate legal strategy and reapportionment figures follow census data for Clark and Washoe counties.
The Nevada Open Spaces Council Water Task Force will discuss current water pollution control laws and proposed revisions at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark County Health Department. The group will make recommendations to the 1971 legislature, seeking community input and open participation.
The Nevada Dairy Commission cut prices on cream, two percent milk and skim milk effective Aug 1, lowering per quart costs and half pint prices for several creams while preserving chocolate milk and concentrated milk fees. The move follows prior April 1 increases after public hearings in northern and southern Nevada.
Bruce Wayne Kankis of Hastings Nebraska, 23, unemployed bartender, was arrested by Clark County and Adams County officers after leaving his sister's home. He faces three rape robbery cases and charges of forgery and grand larceny involving three rifles found in his car.
Vice President Spiro Agnew told publishers in Washington that major news outlets have lost credibility by not reporting both sides of issues. He argued irrational dissent hides truth and urged rational dissenters, warning against anti intellectualism and bookburners while stressing the press mission to inform, not persuade.
Ruthor G. Barkley charged with air piracy for hijacking a TWA Boeing 727 from Phoenix to Washington. A federal judge ordered 30 to 90 days of extensive mental testing at Lewisburg prison, with a week in Alexandria jail for a defense psychiatrist to examine him prior to transfer. Barkley demanded $100 million ransom and was captured after a gun battle when tires were shot out.
The daughter of a New York City narcotics agent, Cheryl Brown, age 33 23 33, becomes Miss Iowa hopeful while renewing her driver’s license. She danced to Scheherazade for her talent and plans psychology graduate work at Columbia after Luther College, aiming to help schizophrenic children. She previously placed first runner up at 13 in Miss Teen-Age America. She chose Iowa for college due to Lutheran faith and a pastor’s guidance.
Copper thefts in the Las Vegas area over the weekend targeted utility and business properties. Los Angeles Power and Light Co. poles south of Boulder Dam lost over 200 feet of copper wire. Webster H. Butcher reported the loss of copper wiring, tin, nickel, and tools valued at 615 dollars from a shed on Van Buren. J A Tiberti Construction Co. and Hansen Plumbing and Heating Nevada also reported substantial copper losses from Industrial Road sites.
California firm Tr Valley Mud Sales and Services seeks 20 970 in unpaid bills plus interest from Nevada resident M A Riddle and partner J Gottlieb of Riddle Gottlieb San Antonio Texas. Suit filed in federal court here due to duplicity of citizenship.
Las Vegas Police Department observation helicopter made a forced landing around 7 p.m. after losing part of its power. No injuries to pilots or observer. The impact occurred when the pilot's foot slipped off the pedal, cracking the windshield. Aircraft taken to North Las Vegas flight center for inspection.
Eighteen of thirty two arrestees in Clark County's largest narcotics sweep were arraigned in district court on narcotics sale counts after 64 indictments signed by Dist. Judge William Compton. Undercover work spanned three months across county narcotics units.
In a bid to resolve the Cambodia battle clash with President Nixon, Sen. Javits Morris Javits proposes a 30 day limit on future troop commitments without Congress. Sen. Dole co sponsors a framework that could allow brief action while Congress weighs broader authorization. The White House favors full presidential control, while the Senate seeks constitutional leverage.
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