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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1970
Page
1
The column discusses how war and politics shape voter hopes in the United States. It notes Nixon’s Vietnam policy impact, a possible Nevada Senate bid by Gov. Paul Laxalt, and the role of law and order in campaigns. It also mentions Assemblyman Harry Reid considering the lieutenant governor race and potential shifts in party fortunes.
District Judge Clarence Sundean will lead Law Day USA observances in Department 3 of the courthouse at 1 p.m. Speakers include four Clark County attorneys and representatives from the sheriff's office and Nellis Air Force Base. The theme is Lawbridge to justice.
North Las Vegas resident Owen Woodruff 70 hitchhiked 450 miles to Carson City to file as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate and paid a 290 filing fee with a certified check He aims to win without money through a crusade like early missionaries and expects it will cost 450000 to win the seat He says he has remained with 4 in cash since leaving home and plans to hitchhike back to Southern Nevada
Thousands of U.S. Army troops crossed into Cambodia at dawn in a helicopter assault aimed at the COSVN Viet Cong headquarters. The operation, ordered by President Nixon, followed B52 bombing raids and involved the 1st Air Cavalry Division with some South Vietnamese units.
Las Vegas Democrat Senator Floyd Lamb announced he will not run for governor. He cited family and business considerations and said remaining in the Nevada State Senate would allow him to be more effective. Lamb noted endorsements offered if he pursued the race but did not back any other candidate.
San Francisco police disclosed that the Zodiac killer, who claims 10 victims, threatens to bomb a school bus. In a letter to the Chronicle the killer demanded publicity and spoke of a “death machine” to be used as a bus passes.
UPI reports President Nixon faced sharp congressional backlash after announcing thousands of U S ground troops crossed into Cambodia. Senators Metcalf Goodell Hatfield Proxmire and Scott voiced mixed reactions while Cooper Tower offered restraint, stressing the move's temporary aim to deny sanctuary to the enemy.
President Nixon defended sending U S troops into Cambodia despite political backlash saying he would risk a single term if necessary to prevent America becoming a second rate power. He cited lives at stake and the goal of a just peace while urging support for action against enemy sanctuaries in Southeast Asia.
Weather forecast calls for fair skies and slightly warmer conditions with 10 to 20 mph afternoon winds. High near 75 with a low around 4. yesterday reached 72/40. A year ago today 88/38. Sunrise 5 45 a m Sunset 7 28 p m. Call County Health Department at 385 1291 for pollution help. Operators available 24 hours. You can do something about pollution.
UPI dispatch from Phnom Penh reports Viet Cong activity spreading through Cambodia's southeast provinces as guerrilla incursions and sabotage disrupt the economy. Despite rising danger, Phnom Penh remains largely normal with nightly gunfire deemed accidental and security tightened around vital installations. Cambodians exhibit intense optimism amid the conflict.
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