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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1970
Page
1
The passage notes four Kent State victims and broad student anger over Vietnam War policy. It cites clashes at campuses from California to Wisconsin, with governors, lawmakers, and police reacting as national strikes and suspensions unfold.
George E. Franklin, long rumored and active in Nevada politics, announced plans to seek reelection. The development marks a renewed bid by the candidate who has unofficially been a gubernatorial contender in recent months.
The House debated President Nixon's Cambodia troop decision for five hours and defeated all five amendments. It then approved a $20.8 billion bill authorizing weapons purchases including parts of the Safeguard ABM program and funding through May 1. Doves noted unexpected strength as strategists cautioned on broader war policy. Meanwhile Nevada district attorney candidate Jon Franklin announced he will not seek the governorship, citing party dynamics and his own maverick stance. Franklin said he could win the GOP primary but prefers his Clark County position.
Beginning today and every Sunday and Thursday the Sun publishes a Spanish language column by Mrs. Edita Perez a former translator for the U S Embassy in Paraguay and a teacher of English and Spanish in Asuncion Clark County and University of Michigan connections. The column appears on Page 9 in today’s edition and covers news Politics entertainment social events and business for Las Vegas Latin Americans.
Community support sought as UNLV students prepare a class strike led by Bruce Adams and coordinators John Cevette and Mike Ford. They urge a peaceful demonstration to oppose Cambodia expansion and condemn Kent State deaths, with faculty backing the protest as non-violent action.
The weather outlook shows cloudy and cooler conditions with northwesterly winds between five and twenty five mph. High near 75 and a low around 55 with yesterday’s high 85 and low 61. Sunrise at 5 41 am and sunset at 7 34 pm.
Public health notice urges washing lettuce and all produce before use. Check leaves for whitish powdery residue and rinse thoroughly. For more guidance contact state Agriculture Department at the listed number.
Sheriff Ralph Lamb criticized Gaming Control Board Chairman Frank Johnson for making irresponsible statements about possible closures of the Stardust Aladdin and Fremont hotels. He urged restraint as the Parvin-Dohrmann licensing matter unfolds and Levin submits his license application for a 9 percent stake. The dispute highlights tensions between state regulators, industry players, and press reports.
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