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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1968

Page

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Capistrano Swallows and Doves Shape Clark County GOP Meet

Hank Greenspot notes swallows returned on schedule while doves failed to arrive from New Hampshire for the Clark County Republican gathering. The party passed a resolution urging a victory policy in Vietnam and a rapid plan by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, plus a push to halt trade and aid to supporters of North Vietnam.

Hank Swallows Capistrano Doves New Hampshire Clark County Vietnam Joint Chiefs of Staff North Vietnam

F111 Jets Make Vietnam Debut Near Saigon

UPI reports 243 Viet Cong killed as U.S. F111 Swing-wing bombers join the fight northwest of Saigon near Trang Bang. U.S. and ARVN forces, with tanks and tactical aircraft, push into the battle area while casualties are described as light.

Nellis Vietnam Clark Saigon UPI U.S North Vietnam U.S. 25Th Infantry Division Trang Bang

Johnson Attacks Critics in Give Em Hell Speech

President Johnson energizes AFL-CIO audience, denounces critics of domestic and Vietnam policies, declaring Americans have it good. He warns opponents as he pledges to press on with policy program amid chants of give em hell.

LBJ Washington UPI Johnson Afl-Cio Building and Construction Trades Department

Nationwide Strike On Phones Set

The Communications Workers of America ordered a first nationwide telephone strike in 21 years for April 12, signaling likely slow service and no new installations or repairs during the walkout. Bell System workers face wage renegotiations. Western Electric crews may be affected. authorities may intervene to keep defense equipment production running.

Washington UPS Communications Workers of America CWA Joseph A. Beirne Bell Sy Western Electric Co Beirne Western Electric Vietnam Bell System

Migrant Farm Workers Aid Drive Through Moapa Valley

Catholic Community Welfare appeals for canned foods clothing and bedding for migrant families arriving in Moapa Valley for picking season. Donations accepted at Catholic Welfare 215 North Main and transported by the Clark County school district.

Moapa Valley Catholic Welfare North Main Clark County

Moon Mullen Out Of Hospital Returns To Duty

A county probation officer nicknamed Moon Mullen leaves a hospital after a serious siege and expects a four to five week prescription rest. He previously recovered from a heart attack and aims to regain fitness before tackling larger problems, seen as essential for the town. The piece also notes support for the Las Vegas Youth Band and calls for public subsidy from local authorities to aid the group and promote the area.

Moon’ Mullen Moon Las Vegas Convention Center Authority Nevada Resort Association Chamber of Commerce

Pet Peeves Government and Official See Where Page 2

A brief item notes reader pet peeves about government and official actions with a pointer to further discussion on Page 2. The short column highlights recurring public irritations and prompts reader response.

Jewelry Loss Tied To Girdle In Las Vegas Visit

Mrs Ellen Miller of Orinda California reported $5700 worth of jewelry missing after a trip to Las Vegas. She wore pieces then placed them in a coin purse pinned to her girdle for safe keeping. On returning home she found the girdle but the coin purse containing a 4.25 carat pendant and a gold pearl diamond bracelet was gone.

Ellen Miller Orinda Calif Las Vegas

Weather roundup shows warm air flood U S

A warm air mass covered most of the nation with sunny pleasant weather.Southernly winds raised temperatures into the 60s as far north as central Minnesota and Wisconsin. Records included 28 in Tallahassee and 36 in Tampa early, then 69 and 68 by 2 pm EST.

Minnesota Wisconsin Tallahassee Fla Tampa Mercury Macon Mobile Jacksonville New Orleans Miami Airport Massachusetts Lee Lake Lee New England Washington Coast San Francisco Montana Walla Walla Wash Middle Mississippi Valley

Time-Life rapped over cable bid criticism by opponents

Time-Life Broadcasting Inc faced local critics over its cable franchise filing. Opponents charged editorial bias in Time and Life magazines about organized crime and Nevada. Time-Life denied antagonism and pledged to follow the Fairness Doctrine if certified. The PSC reserved ruling on dismissal and admissibility of article copies pending full commission study.

Time-Life Broadcast Inc Nevada Smith Time-Life Broadcasting, Inc Public Service Commission Federal Communications System PSC Reese Taylor Drake DeLaney Community Cable TV Time-Life Broadcast, Inc Las Vegas Commission

Weather Snapshot With Temperatures And Winds

Clear and sunny conditions with southerly winds 29 to 30 mph. High 89 degrees, low 59. Yesterday's high 96, low 59. Humidity around 15 percent. Sunrise 5 36. Sunset 5 51.

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