UNLV Strike Protests Kent State Violence on Campus
On Monday UNLV students rallied in sympathy with Kent State victims. The Nevada Coalition for Peace led a peaceful protest with black armbands and a no-violence pledge, while campus facilities saw reduced activity and a guarded faculty response.
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Sleeper Alleges Payoffs Tied to Deputies and Sheriff Favoritism
The Las Vegas Narcotics Bureau raid on the Pittman residence on February 21 yielded 60 bindles of narcotics and a loaded machine gun. Sleeper alleges deputies were paid off by Ava Pittman, questions grand jury impartiality, and claims sheriff’s allies influenced jury selection. He cites a taped confession from a Pittman associate, David Gordon, and warns of threats against an informer.
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Suspect Held In Las Vegas Grocer Death
A 17 year old held in Clark County Jail for a North Las Vegas robbery has been arrested by Las Vegas police as a suspect in the grocer Robert Born slaying. Born was struck in the head at his 1109 E Stewart St store on March 17. The youth had been held since March 18 on the earlier robbery charge.
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Franklin Denies Political Motive in Sleeper Grand Jury
District Attorney George Franklin asserted no political motive in summoning Lt. John Sleeper before the Clark County Grand Jury. He said Sleeper’s television claim of evidence against the sheriff prompted the action, tied to the Ava Pittman affair, and stressed the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
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Nixon Youth Liaison Man Quits Over Dissent Tactics
Anthony J. Moffitt, 25, head of the Office of Students and Youth, resigns citing fear of a dangerous admin attitude toward dissent. He criticizes Nixon remarks on student protests and says high officials favor suppressive tactics. He notes HEW officials protect political interests and that the move follows Nixon’s Cambodia action and the president’s Cambodia stance.
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Truman at 86 Opens Day With Shopping and Portrait
Former President Harry S Truman, age 86, and his wife Bess shopped in Independence on a sunny spring day. He paused for a chat with a UPI photographer, walking slowly with a cane, then returned home to private life as a birthday party in Kansas City was planned.
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Protests Rock Campuses Across Nation Amid Vietnam War Backlash
Activists disrupted campuses nationwide as National Guard and state police faced clashes over the U S move into Cambodia. Kent State closed indefinitely after deadly shootings. Fires hit multiple campuses including Brockport Albany Buffalo Fordham Valparaiso and Southern Illinois University Carbondale with extensive damage and arrests.
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County Firemen Respond To Burning Chlorine Tank
Clark County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department and Mercy Ambulance crews stood by as a railroad tank containing chlorine burned on an isolated siding at Borax, five miles south of Jean. Firefighters kept about 2500 yards away behind a steel fence while the cork lining burned and officials warned of explosive and poisonous gas risks.
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Girl in Death Pact Dims in Transit to Arizona
Sandra Sue Phagans 17 died after an alleged death pact she and 18 year old Eddie Shumate reportedly formed. The pair were found in a cheap Las Vegas hotel with drug overdoses. Shumate died first and Phagans later while en route to Phoenix for further treatment. They were Valley High School students who met about a year ago.
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Nixon Underestimates Domestic Backlash to Cambodian Move
The Cambodian operation triggers widespread campus disruptions and violent protests. Nixon overruled officials, backed by Wheeler and Kissinger’s diplomacy plan, drawing a harsher domestic opposition and potential political instability. Kent State deaths intensify the tension as Congress and public polarize.
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Yank Troops Seize Major Red Center In Vietnam War
UPI reports describe heavy fighting as Yank forces seize a major Red Center southwest of Snoul near Cambodia. Civilian casualties rise with seven killed and 12 wounded, Hue shelling adds 12 dead and 21 wounded, while helicopter losses grow and American troops push into Cambodian farmland near Phnom Penh.
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AWOL Marine Held On Five Charges
Russell L. McKay 18 of Durham North Carolina was arrested at a Strip hotel after stolen credit cards were recovered. He was booked on five charges including forgery possession of stolen credit cards fraudulent use of credit cards being AWOL and fugitive from Durham.
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Governors Summoned To Capitol Amid Campus Unrest
At a news conference Governor Shafer urged all citizens to avoid violence and support peaceful protest as 13 governors attended. Virginia’s A Lindwood Holton New Hampshire’s Deane C Davis and Cargo spoke while several governors stayed home over campus violence.
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Four Youthful Suspects Held For Armed Theft
Sheriff's detectives detain four youths for rape and armed robbery connected to a case first reported May 1. Clifford Thornton 18 is jailed on rape and robbery charges. Craig Wilkinson 19 and William Torma 18 also face rape and three armed robbery counts. Mary Wilkinson 54, mother of Craig Wilkinson, is cited for interfering with a public officer.
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Burglar Caught After Jumping From Building
Sheriff's deputies nabbed 38 year old George Maugen after security guards spotted a woman on the roof of the Sawdust Saloon at 3013 S Highland Ave. Maugen fled to bushes with a broken ankle and was booked on attempted burglary and armed robbery. A .32 caliber pistol, booze, nickels, a 38 pistol, and burglary tools were found. officers search for a possible accomplice.
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