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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
2
A columnist reflects on violent acts and the danger of mentally unstable individuals. He recalls a Maine anecdote where a man dressed as a deputy directed traffic, was fined, and the episode leads to a broader call for better mental health responsiveness rather than focusing solely on gun controls. He urges society to address temper and signs of instability.
North Las Vegas City Counciltabled a $25,000 contract increase for A-1 Paving due to insufficient records. Frank Garner claimed delays and wage hikes raised costs, while the council gave two weeks to present detailed expense lists and study figures.
In Augusta Maine actor Gary Merrill 52 ran last in a three man field for the 1st District GOP nomination and trailed state Sen Horace A Hildreth and engineer David R Ault Hildreth led early and held a wide margin with 107 of 245 precincts reporting Merrill received 1583 votes to 2049 for Ault and 7075 for Hildreth Democratic incumbent Peter N Kvros won the nomination easily amid a light turnout and rain was forecast Hildreth son of a former governor and ambassador to Pakistan had strong party backing in the district.
Elmer R. Hayes, 23, admitted guilt to robbery linked to a March 28 holdup at Wild Bill's Liquors. The district judge set July 19 for sentencing after the off duty Las Vegas officer Harland Creten confronted Hayes as patrons and a bartender were ordered to lie on the floor. A bar patron, Harry Harvey, 50, was shot during the ensuing confrontation.
Epic Records launches its 1968 national sales convention at the Sands Hotel with a cocktail party for executives and distributors. A gala show and public banquet tomorrow features The West and artists Maxine Brown Georgie Fame David Houston Charlie Rich Tammy Wynette, hosted by Jerry Fogel. Tickets are available via KENO KVEG and KORK.
Valerie Laverne Dickerson the National College Queen was crowned before a nationwide TV audience in West Palm Beach Florida.
A meeting of the Vegas Valley Democratic Club is scheduled for 8 o'clock this evening at Denny's Restaurant on Boulder Highway.
Wayne Crosser, 24, was booked at city hall on charges of attempted reported incident and attempted holding against will after he allegedly forced a California woman to accompany him to his apartment. The Bellflower woman, 19, was reportedly grabbed by the hand and pulled toward Crosser’s apartment after she refused his offer of a taxi.
Detroit readers note how early autos featured novelty hampers including a side mounted copper lined wicker basket that doubled as an ice chest for picnics.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that open housing for Negroes is the law of the land under the anti discrimination statute. Justice Stewart stated Negroes have the right to buy and live where whites may. Dissenters Harlan and White argued Congress earlier open housing law is academic.
Congress shows momentum for new gun controls and a potential override of a presidential veto. Johnson’s bill would ban mail order rifles and regulate long gun sales to residents over 21. Senate and House committees edge toward approval as pressure mounts.
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