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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1968
Page
1
Scientists at the American Cancer Society briefing in San Diego say evidence mounts that viruses linked to cancer may be found. The Henles report a herpes virus labeled FB tied to Burkitt’s lymphoma and traces in blood of people with mononucleosis, the kissing disease, and other infections.
A Nevada editorial discussion reveals Democrats backing Johnson’s domestic programs while debating Vietnam policy. The piece notes two wars at home and abroad, praising Johnson's leadership on poverty and education amid calls for de escalation and peace talks. It argues many Democrats oppose full troop withdrawal while recognizing war costs.
United Nations report notes India Pakistan and Senegal submitting a proposed Security Council resolution last night. The draft assigns blame to Israel for border incidents and seeks council action.
Viet Cong raiders attacked Pleiku radio station before dawn under mortar cover but Allied defenders repelled them. Pleiku, 250 miles northeast of Saigon, is II Corps HQ in the Central Highlands. Meanwhile U S B52s bombed enemy positions after heavy shelling of Khe Sanh, with 1,100 rounds reported.
Ice jammed rivers and renewed rainfall threaten New England states as floods worsen. Heavy conditions prompted evacuations and warnings across Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island. Local agencies mobilized crews and equipment to monitor rising waters and route evacuations where needed.
King Hussein announced plans for intensified Arab military actions against Israel if peace efforts fail. He blamed Israel for regional crisis and warned of further operations unless the Middle East reaches a just settlement. Flood warnings extended into New England with major river flooding and billions in damages reported in Massachusetts.
In Skull Valley near Dugway Proving Grounds Western Utah ranchers began shooting dying sheep to end suffering as about 600 animals perish with over 5 600 deaths in 10 days. Theories point to a nerve gas drop while officials cite chemical seed grain preservative possibilities.
Marine Lance Corporal James H. Smith Jr., 21, was shot down March 6 over Khe Sanh in Vietnam, after being listed MIA. He leaves parents James H. Smith Sr and Mrs. Smith, siblings William, Mark, Lona, and grandparents, with services pending.
The Republican County Central Committee elected new leaders and members. William Morse is chairman with Walt Kozlowski as vice chairman and Mrs. Natalie Ruppert as vice chairwoman. Secretary is Mrs. John S Green and LeRoy Whipple serves as treasurer along with an executive committee. In Greater Las Vegas, William Lamb Woodrow Wilson Paul McDermott Mrs Beatrice Wheeler John A. Taylor Dr. Gerald Jones Ralph Kraemer and Franklin Rittenhouse. Boulder City includes Mrs. Anna Wartman Col Oscar Heinlein Hendersonembers Robert Thayer James Arkell North Las Vegas Wherry and Nellis AFB Wendell Waite and James Olm Virgin and Moapa Valleys Brian Hafen At large Karl Wetkel of Searchlight.
Variable cloudiness with southerly winds around 19 to 20 mph. Today's high 75 and low 45. yesterday's high 73 and low 40. Noontime humidity 14 percent. Sunrise 5 34, sunset 5 56.
Clark County Republicans meeting resolved to pursue a victory policy in Vietnam and to halt trade with nations doing business with North Vietnam. Lt. Gov. Ed Fike denounced efforts to portray Nevada senator Alan Bible as aligned with President Johnson. Fike seeks Bible's Senate seat. county chairman William Morse was reelected.
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