Where I Stand on Dissent and State Power
An impassioned critique argues that lawful force must quell unrest without bullets and condemns overreaction by leaders like Nixon. It warns that labeling dissent as tragedy and hinting at liquidation of intellectuals mirrors totalitarian tactics seen in Germany and Russia. The piece cites Kent State and Reichstag fire as cautions for democracy.
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Russia
Nicholas
Hitler
Kent State College
Weather Worsens With Winds Rip Through Las Vegas
The area endures northwesterly winds 15 to 25 mph gusting under partly cloudy skies. Temperatures swing and a mercury drop to 55 to 75 degrees is noted as a sandblaster gust of 47 mph blows from the south. A cold front brings strong nocturnal winds and unsettled conditions.
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Barebones
Las Vegas Valley
Nixon Names Mines Bureau News Director
Nixon nominates J Richard Lucas chair of mining engineering at VPI to head the Bureau of Mines in a $36 000 a year post. If confirmed he succeeds John F O Leary who was dismissed March 1 1969. Lucas a former coal miner from southwestern Pennsylvania has a Ph D from Columbia and a long record with mining firms and the United Mine Workers union. The bureau enforces broad federal mine safety standards and oversees coal industry interests. Weather note follows with Arizona heat 97 and Michigan cold 23 as May winds are noted.
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Columbia University
Interior Department
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VPI
Bureau
Style and Comfort Shoes Public Notice Notice Debts
Public notice states from November 1969 forward the signer will not be responsible for debts or contracts incurred by anyone other than Frank R. McDonald. Published May 10 1970. Lost wallet contact Collville area. Call 382-6655 or 737-5999.
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Frank R. McDonald
Sheriff Fumbles Bid for Bigger Clark County Budget
Clark County Sheriff’s Office efforts to secure additional funding for the next fiscal year failed as the county faces a 2.4 million dollar deficit. Officials warned crime rose 21 percent last year while outlining priorities including a 50 monthly pay hike for staff, 40 new employees, and general election costs. Budget hearings proceed for other departments as emergency funding is sought until state laws enable higher taxes.
City delays action on proposed liquor law amendments
The City Commission postponed a vote on amendments to the liquor ordinance after learning the city attorney’s office had not produced a draft. A special meeting may be called within days to address the waivers and licensing changes. The panel also granted tavern licenses to Chuck’s Liquors and Elks Lodge No. 1468, and held six large drug store and supermarket applications for package licenses pending the new ordinance.
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City Commission
City Attorn
George Dickerson
Herbert L. Tobman
Charles A. Bennett
Chuck’s Liquors
South Main Street
Elks Lodge
Las Vegas Blvd
Oregon DMV tightens rules after two failed tests
Salem Oregon UPI The State Division of Motor Vehicles will require a 10 day wait for applicants who fail their driving test twice in a row and may deny further behind the wheel testing if inspectors determine more testing could endanger life or property.
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UPI
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Formosa Aims to More Than Double Power Output
Formosa plans to boost electric power output from 2.2 million kilowatts to 4.8 million kilowatts over the next decade. The expansion targets meet growing demand and scale up capacity for industry and residents.
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Taipei
Formosa
Julie Nixon Hospitalized in Massachusetts
Julie Nixon Eisenhower aged 21, wife of David Eisenhower, was taken from the White House affair to Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton Massachusetts after a severe gastrointestinal upset with a 101 degree fever and nausea. She remained under care as Secret Service assisted. Mrs Eisenhower returned home the following morning.
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UPI
Nixon
Daugter
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Cooley Dickinson Hopital
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Washington
White House
Julie Ha
Vice Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others
A compact note titled Vice Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others appears in a historical column. The piece reflects a moral axiom and civic sentiment, urging reciprocal fairness and ethical conduct among readers and local figures. It frames the adage as a guide for public behavior and community action.
Health Board Considers Making Advisory Council a Corporation
The Clark County Comprehensive Health Advisory Council weighs by law changes to become an independent corporation while remaining funded by the District Board of Health. Critics warn about potential funding gaps under federal grants. The panel plans to reconvene in July after members study amendments.
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District Board of Health
Otto Ravenhold
Gordon Soares
Harry J. McKinnon Jr
McKinnon
Nevada
Advisory Council
Ravenholt
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