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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1969
Page
4
U S customs officials say they have broken the largest heroin smuggling network in American history involving at least five nations. A 62 pound shipment was seized and a third shipment was reported en route to New York aboard an unidentified ship.
Authorities seize 64 pounds of heroin concealed in paella cans shipped from Portugal and hidden inside cases of Spanish seafood and rice. The Panamanian Chemical Co. of New York is linked to the concealment. five arrests made with more expected. Commissioner Lester B. Johnson notes this as a major U S case with an $8 million illicit market value. A second shipment en route to New York is described as same type as a prior seizure of canned fish.
Universal Securities faced an SEC probe with torn books and records described as terrible by regional administrator Arthur Pennycap. The Las Vegas firm, open mainly to handle complaints, was shuttered amid concerns over small orders, delivery delays, and pressure from heavy trading volume. Fairman unavailable for comment.
Supreme Court notes that the preliminary hearing establishes probable cause while not judging innocence. Hanley is described as founder and former business agent of the defunct American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employees. Alsup, a prominent Southern Nevada labor figure, was killed by a shotgun blast near his Paradise Valley home.
Apollo deviated from the planned 94 minute timing to begin splashdown on its 152nd orbit. USS Guadalcanal steamed to a location 860 miles east of Cape Kennedy to recover the returning astronauts as meteorologists noted calmer winds and waves. Aboard the Guadalcanal, commissary man David A. Miller, from Virginia Beach, was part of the crew in the ship’s galley.
Ben Levoff, 22, of 248 Chicago Street, was found dead in his truck in Palm Mortuary driveway. Coroner ruled death natural, while separate spaceflight notes recount Apollo 9 landing tests and mission insights from Kranz about lunar program progress.
In New York the tug Ocean Queen towing an oil barge collided with the tanker Four Lakes on the East River near Hell's Gate and sank. The captain is missing while four crewmen were rescued, with conflicting reports on crew size and vessel positions.
A Nevada Narcotics agent infiltrated Las Vegas High by enrolling under a false name from Pocatello Idaho. He witnessed widespread drug use on campus and coordinated arrests after months of undercover work. investigators plan to expand enforcement and potential future school deployments.
Las Vegas hotel owners and entertainment chiefs unite against AGVA demands ahead of a 12 05 a m strike deadline. The dispute centers on chorus dancers and singers in Strip venues, with equity contract acts excluded and unions threatening a total walkout if terms aren’t met.
United Press International reports clashes between Israeli forces and Arab demonstrators in the occupied West Bank and Jordan as Israeli and Jordanian troops trade fire along the Jordan River truce line. Egypt accuses Israel of trying to seize the canal area and massing forces near Mitla Pass while Israel strengthens fortifications east of the canal. Arab youths in Nablus suffer injuries as curfew is enforced amid protests.
Jacobson will take the helm as the Bonanza proceeds after a lengthy takeover. The venture closed after 109 days due to owner differences and dwindling capital from falling business.
Clark County School Trustees plan to approve a tentative 1969-70 operating budget of 44,058,302 dollars tonight. The district will finalize after state appropriation decisions by the Legislature. The agenda includes leasing transmitter space to Henderson police and fire radios and awarding bids totaling 18,277.89 dollars to low bidders. Robert Dunsheath will report on the School-to-School Project.
Wilson defends a housing fairness bill amended to ease broker and lender rules while banning discrimination in sales or rental of all dwellings. Victims may appeal to the Equal Rights Commission or sue, with arbitration used to probe alleged racial bias before resolution. The measure aims to be the nation's toughest fair housing law.
Assemblyman Art Espinoza will step down as president of the Henderson Boys Club. State Sen James Gibson will replace him with U. S. Senator Howard Cannon on hand as installing officer at a Henderson El Dorado Club banquet at 7 p.m.
Friday noon gatherings of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates will be held at the Elks Lodge, announced by President Mike O'Neill yesterday. Those interested in joining are invited.
City public works director Richard P. Sauer says paving on the 3.5 mile West Charleston Boulevard reconstruction has resumed after winter storms. The project extends from Upland to Highland drives with a six-lane section near Decatur to Highland and a Sept. 20 completion target. Wells Cargo Co. is contractor. the south side between Decatur and Hinson and between Cashman and Campbell is finished.
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