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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

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Realty Firm Seeks 500000 Broker Commission in Hughes Landmark Case

Sun Realty filed an appeal seeking a 500000 broker's commission tied to Howard Hughes plans to take over the Landmark Hotel. Bankruptcy Referee Taylor had dismissed involuntary proceedings against Plaza Tower Inc, clearing Hughes to proceed. If appealed, the case could delay the hotel opening and stretch into months or years.

Howard Hughes Hughes Landmark Russell Taylor Plaza Tower, Inc Stanley Pierce Sun Realty Corporation Sun Realty Pierce The SUN Hughes, Sun Realty

Protest march and preservation plea in Las Vegas memo

A memo from Hank Greenspun laments over commercial excess in Las Vegas and urges preserving Fremont Street heritage. It mentions a planned protest march in front of the Union Pacific depot, a call to honor pathfinders, and a plea for funding for the Clark County Humane Society and youth programs. The note also references Manila embassy staff shortages and thanks to Ace Rail Bonds volunteers.

Hank Union Pacific Depot David Mitchell Kent Barbara Maxwell Ace Rail Bonds Clark County Humane Society

SNMH weighs rate hike to fund land purchase and annex build

Dr Ralph Adams proposed raising hospital rates by one to two dollars to fund land parcels and an annex at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. County seeks emergency loan of 855426 dollars, with total land costs near 971000 dollars, repaid via new wards and other measures as the hospital moves toward nonprofit status.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital SNMH Ralph Adams Board of Trustees Bill Cobb State Tax Commission West Charleston Medical Center West Charleston Blvd Dave McGinty

Sutton Gaining From Gun Wound

Las Vegas attorney Raymond EF Bud Sutton remained in fair condition after a day earlier shooting at his home during an argument. A .38 caliber bullet struck his right side as police investigated the incident.

Las Vegas Raymond EF Bud” Sutton Sutton Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

Rockets miss U.S. Embassy as Saigon attacks mount

Viet Cong guerrillas fired two rockets toward the U S embassy in Saigon, then pounded a Mekong Delta town with mortars killing one South Vietnamese soldier and wounding 17 civilians. The U S Command reported 22 attacks, including a 10 round rocket strike on Bien Hoa Airbase near Saigon.

Saigon UPS U. S Mekong U.S. Command Bien Hoa

White and Black Alliance Highlighted in Senate Probe

Senate investigator Philip Manuel testified that black power groups have joined white militants to trigger riots on college campuses and in cities to push for a national revolution. The Permanent Investigations Subcommittee began a year long inquiry led by Sen. John L. McClellan.

Washington UPI Senate Philip Manuel John L. McClellan

First Lady Nixon Starts West Coast Volunteer Drive

First Lady Pat Nixon began a four day tour to promote volunteer projects on the West Coast visiting Portland and Los Angeles. Police dispersed a crowd of Negro youths after firebombs were found near the Albina Art Center as Nixon arrived for visits. About 30 arrests occurred in the disturbance, but her schedule remained unchanged.

Portland Ore UPI Pat Nixon First Lady Nixon Albina Art Center Los Angeles

Weather Snapshot Promises Warm, Cloudy Day

Mostly cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers. High near 90 degrees and a low around 65. Yesterday peaked at 86 with a 65 degree low and noon humidity near 68 percent. Sunrise at 5 23 and sunset at 8 00.

Nixon seeks $9 billion airport upgrade plan over a decade

President Nixon asks Congress for a $9 billion ten year program to expand airports and airways. The plan funds $5 billion federal spending with $2 billion in state and local matching grants. Financing would come from new user taxes and increases in existing taxes.

Washington UPI Nixon Congress

Wyoming Police To Use Copters In Payne Mystery

Wyoming authorities fear summer rains may erase clues in the disappearance of Dr. Martin Payne and his wife near Wilson in Teton County. About 75 searchers on horseback scoured the countryside as detectives pursued rumors of gunshots and bloody axes.

Wyoming Payne Martin Payne Teton County Wilson, Wyo

13 Officers Wounded In Race Melee

In Sacramento six hours of sniper fire near the California state capitol left 13 officers wounded and 37 arrested. Police used tear gas on the Oak Park Black Panthers headquarters and seized guns and ammo. James Mott of the Panthers blamed police drives to destroy the group and urged arms for self defense. The unrest followed police action banning cars from a park lawn on a hot summer Sunday night.

Sacramento Calif UPI California State Capitol Oak Park Black Panthers James Mott The

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