03 May 1968
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1968
Page
1
Brian Price, linked to a bodyguard, was arrested yesterday in Seattle's Hippie district as lawmen step up an all-out search involving Tom Hanley. Clark County DA George Franklin sent two aides and a sheriff's detective to question Price on charges involving Hanley.
More than eight students and professors picketed and burned contracts at Nevada Southern University during a midday protest aimed at gaining recognition for the American Federation of Teachers. The march began with 17 participants and grew to over 80 near noon outside President Donald Moyer’s office.
An extended reminiscence honors early Las Vegas settlers and public servants like Bob Baskin and C D Baker. It recalls Boulder Dam era growth, World War II changes, and the community’s faith-driven investments amid harsh summers and scarce air conditioning.
A wildcat strike by 100 Titanium Metals workers at the Henderson plant disrupts production. Local 4856 of the United Steelworkers says the walkout is unendorsed by leadership and demands company action on grievances including cross-crafting. no picketing occurred and talks were not scheduled.
More than one million dollars worth of Arabian horses from five nations gather at the Stardust Hotel Horseman's Park this weekend. Judges include Donald Mahan and Clyde Kennedy as 8 a.m. shows begin daily with 1 p.m. finals. Over 300 horses registered. free admission for public visits. event sponsored by Las Vegas Arabian Horse Association.
Stanford surgeons transplanted a dead man's heart into a 40 year old carpenter in the world's eighth cardiac transfer. The operation was led by Dr. Norman E. Shumway and reported by UPI from Stanford Hospital in California.
Eighteen Nevada contestants compete for Miss Nevada Universe 1968 at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas. The event starts at 8 p.m. with Caesars Palace as sponsor and Marcel and Christiane Le Bon as co directors and MC. The program features The Checkmates Ltd Davis & Reese and the Happy Jesters plus Miss Nevada Universe 1967 Jacqueline Moore. Rose Robbins Cynthia Zippmann Janice Ming Janice Jones Patricia Abraham Maris ONeill Maxine Grace Jennifer Parker Candice Porter Sheila Harless Linda Lintz Kathy Landry Rosene Chapman Sandra Pignatello Carol Menninger Jane Larson Christine Helloway are among Las Vegas entrants. The pageant is proclaimed Miss Nevada Universe Day by Gov Laxalt and Las Vegas Mayor Oran Gray. An operation patient at Stanford Palo Alto Hospital was reported in fair condition.
In Marks Mississippi the start of the Poor People’s March led by Mrs. King faced trouble as a helicopter carrying newsmen was struck by a 22 caliber bullet. No injuries occurred and the craft landed safely in a resident’s yard before the marchers returned to start point.
A U S Navy F4 Phantom shot down a Soviet built Mig 21 over the Gulf of Tonkin off North Vietnam. The engagement occurred as the Phantom protected ships and plants, marking the first Communist jet downed by American pilots since February and since Johnson limited bombing.
Partly cloudy conditions with afternoon southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high reaches 99 degrees and low near 60 with noontime humidity around 16 percent. Yesterday's high was 31 and low 61 as context for today’s forecast. Sunrise is 4 46 and sunset at 7 29.
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