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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues that the nation’s youth reflect daily life and turmoil, demanding dignity, freedom from coercive authority, and direct government dialogue. It cites theVietnam War era questions and Mother’s Day wish for peace, urging leaders to listen to young Americans.
Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. OBrien accused President Nixon of dividing the nation and courting anarchy with warlike talk. He linked the Kent State shootings to Nixon Agnew and Mitchell inflammatory rhetoric and urged leaders to lower voices to avert further tragedy.
A local ad touts famous shoes for men women and children focusing on style and comfort. The feature argues footwear can ease foot pain and improve fit across ages with trusted brands and fashionable designs.
An ad offers a tidy Liberty car at 875 dollars. Contact Tim at Boulder Hiney via 737-1925 or 737-1511 for details.
The Nevada State Employees Association won a year long fight for a cost of living raise for 5600 classified workers. The Interim Finance Committee voted 11 to 2 to grant a $50 monthly raise after Gov Paul Laxalts plea. Executive Director Louis Margullis warned the increase is a stopgap as salaries lag behind other jurisdictions.
Iran’s crude oil production rose 18 percent last year to about 168 million metric tons. Since 1968 Iran has been the largest petroleum producer in the Middle East and the fourth largest globally.
Israel prepares Independence Day celebrations at dusk as sirens sound across the country. The event features American built Phantom jets, while warplanes conduct heavy raids on guerrilla bases in southern Lebanon in reprisal for attacks along the northern frontier. The raids focus on the al Arkoub area near Beirut.
Vicki Lynn Cole, now living in Carey Ohio, said the American people must have faith in President Nixon and his peace efforts. The Deshler crowd sighted Nixon during the 1968 whistle stop tour and Vicki helped inspire the inaugural theme Bring us together again.
In An Khe, Vietnam six U.S. soldiers are confined for allegedly refusing a combat assault into Cambodia. The 4th Infantry Division reported the men refused to board helicopters bound for Cambodia, with one incident on Thursday and a second on Friday.
General Dynamics Fort Worth says inspectors found unauthorized welds on pylons for the F111 bomber at Convair in San Diego. Subcontractors on the Fort Worth program have been suspended pending investigation. Arkansas firms Selb Manufacturing and Blades Manufacturing tied to earlier indictments.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew spoke on national unity during the Stone Mountain dedication, denying he has been muzzled by Nixon. He called for moving beyond divisiveness and avoiding past prologue while noting the massive crowd and the Kent State protests as context.
Membership in the Blue Cross system in the United States surpasses 68.4 million, reflecting continued growth for the health insurer and its network nationwide.
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