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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
1
U S B52 bombers intensified raids in South Vietnam as defectors from the Viet Cong claimed the spy network warned of raids 24 hours in advance. The disclosures followed a news report on security leaks affecting B52 missions in North Vietnam.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller signals a likely 1968 bid for the Republican presidential nomination. After talks with 17 Senate Republicans, including Thruston Morton, Rockefeller hints at campaigning mainly in Oregon's May 28 primary. Morton teases potential leadership if Rockefeller runs, while states a decisive endorsement may come if he enters.
In San Juan Capistrano California thousands gathered to greet the 191st annual swallows return to the mission for St Josephs Day festivities. The first flock appeared at 7 10 am with about 800 birds and nearly 2000 more arriving later.
Sylvia Porter explains how the dollar’s decline and a world shift to gold reflect a loss of faith in U S financial responsibility. She argues foreign policy and domestic actions undermined credibility with allies and the public. The piece cites a global gold run triggered by these concerns.
Mostly sunny conditions with northerly winds 1 to 29 mph. Today's high 5 and low 35. Yesterday's high 52 and low 45. Noontime humidity 71 percent. Sunrise at 5 45 and sunset at 5 52.
Nevada Supreme Court heard that insufficient evidence existed to hold Sylvester Azbill for trial in the death of his wife Rose Mapel Azbill. Doctors linked a pill and alcohol overdose to the death found in burned master bedroom remains. Las Vegas lawyers argued for habeas corpus release, contending accidental or self-inflicted death possibility.
The March 1968 Newsweek profile notes Kirk Kerkorian rising from Armenian immigrant roots to Las Vegas power. It highlights the $80 million International Hotel project, his Trans International Airlines growth, its merger with Transamerica, and Kerkorian’s status as the largest single stockholder with a multi‑million cashing plan.
Robert Hilliard vice president and general manager of Nevada Cable Systems testified as the sole witness as the Public Service Commission continued hearings on the Las Vegas cable franchise. He said he would be resident manager if granted the Las Vegas certificate, while Phillip Zonne of Nevada Cable System in Oroville was set to testify.
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