Kennedy Campaigns in Nebraska Tour With Freckles the Dog
Senator Robert F. Kennedy and his dog Freckles campaigned in southeast Nebraska urging revival of rural America and an end to farmers being forgotten. He stressed farm issues during stops including Beatrice State Home where he comforted a frightened child while greeting residents.
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Marchers Granted 15 Acre Camp Site in D C
The government granted the Poor People's March permission to camp up to 3,000 demonstrators on a 15 acre park between the Potomac River and the Lincoln Memorial. Permit issued after talks between federal city officials and SCLC representatives. Leaders plan plywood and canvas lean-tos to house marchers demanding more aid for the poor.
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New Riviera Hotel Ownership Led by Merrick and Partners
Two West Coast businessmen and show producer David Merrick became the Riviera Hotel owners after purchasing remaining shares from Parvin Dohrmann Corp. and retiring Riviera board chair Ross Miller. Merrick Harvey Silbert and Harry A. Goldman now hold sole stock, with policy duties to be decided.
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Barnard Student Faces Expulsion Over Off Campus Living
Linda Leclair 20 Barnard College sophomore said her expulsion from Barnard was a foregone conclusion after breaking housing rules by living off campus with her boyfriend The Columbia Daily Spectator reported President Martha E Peterson had decided to expel her but allow completion of the year A Barnard spokesman corroborated the essential story awaiting final word.
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Barnard College
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Columbia Daily Spectator
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Bible Pushes Immediate Senate Approval of 400 Million
Senator Alan Bible urged rapid Senate action on 400 million in supplemental highway funds from the Highway Trust Fund. He said states are running out of money and many will lack cash to cover next week’s expenses, criticizing federal officials for delaying requests. The Nevada senator sits on Appropriations and warned the urgency varies by state.
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Alan Bible
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Need For Overhaul Of Local Government Budget Act Cited
Local Government Advisory Committee endorsed a wholesale overhaul of the 1965 Budget Act to return power to local officials. The committee also attacked the Nevada Tax Commission over its interpretation of budgets, arguing for clearer ground rules and a local act that sets revenue and expenditure plans. The session adjourned with plans to continue the discussion at 10:30 a.m. at the County Courthouse.
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Edward Greer
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Gene Owens
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$10 000 Gem Theft From Hotel
A New York woman reported a 10000 jewel burglary from her Strip hotel room. Mrs Natalie L Gerzog of Long Beach told deputies she and her husband had placed cash in the hotel vault before visiting other establishments. Returning to their room they found a pearl diamond bracelet earrings gold bracelet and pins missing. Insurance covered the loss.
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New York
Natalie L. Gerzog
Long Beach
Henderson Man Wounded By Gun Wounds Self Inflicted Shotgun Injury
A 45-year-old Henderson man, George Robert Riggs of 251 W Atlantic, was listed in critical condition at Rose de Lima Hospital after apparently wounding himself in the chest with a 12 gauge shotgun. Carole Riggs found him on the living room sofa when she returned from a downtown shopping trip.
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George Robert Riggs
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Rose de Lima Hospital
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Prague radio downplays Warsaw Pact maneuvers amid Prague rally
Prague radio called Soviet troop movements in Poland ordinary Warsaw Pact maneuvers and a political provocation by Western press. Czech reform leader Dubcek urged 100000 supporters to push ahead with democratization while celebrating Liberation Day turned Czech Soviet Friendship Day. Maneuvers were later limited to paper exercises at Dubcek’s request.
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Reuther Eyes New Union Federation If AFL-CIO Splits
UAW President Walter Reuther said he would seek to form a new union federation if the break with the AFL-CIO becomes final in December. He argued the AFL-CIO’s craft-economic structure is outdated and said the movement could double by organizing government, professional, and technical workers. Delegates at the UAW convention gave him authority to withdraw from the federation by December 15 and to hold the AFL-CIO dues in escrow.
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Army Turns Down Low Bid On M16 Rifles Over Delivery Date
Senator Muskie and Representative Kyros said the Army rejected a Maine bidder for M16 rifles due to fears of late delivery for Vietnam needs. The Defense Department favored General Motors and Harrington and Richardson with ceiling prices of 56 million and 42 million, despite concerns about timing and impact on production.
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Water Bonds Bid Sought for Las Vegas Area Plant
The Colorado River Commission invites bids for 8.9 million general obligation bonds to finance a 16 million water treatment plant on Lake Mead near Saddle Island. The plant will filter and chlorinate Mead water for Las Vegas valley consumption and is part of the Southern Nevada Water Project, slated for completion in 1970.
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Las Vegas Man Held For Draft Evasion
Michael James Walsh a 24 year old Las Vegas resident arraigned in U S District Court on charges of draft evasion. Free on 1000 dollar bail Walsh allegedly refused to comply with a draft board order to report for two years of civilian duty after reusing induction into the Army. He lives at 6193 Mt Rainier Ave Las Vegas and was scheduled to return to court next Friday to enter a plea.
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Two Men Rob Hyde Park Liquor Store
Police report a pair of robbers held up the Hyde Park Liquor store yesterday with a rifle. They entered the rear, ordered customers to stay, and took about 280 dollars as one suspect guarded the register and the other guarded the back door.
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Mental Tests Set For Sayre in Extortion Threat Case
Psychiatric examination ordered for Victor B. Sayre 41 of Los Angeles who allegedly threatened Las Vegas figure Cliff Jones in an extortion plot. FBI arrested Sayre after letters received last November were turned over to authorities.
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Consolidation urged to curb waste in regional government
A editorial calls for merging a sanitation district and a water district to cut millions in overlapping services. It condemns corruption, pledges to oppose bond issues, and demands officials support consolidation or face public scrutiny and removal. It underscores unity for intelligent, efficient government across Las Vegas area communities.
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Boulder City
Mamie Eisenhower Leaves California for Gettysburg Home
Mamie Eisenhower, reassured by a medical bulletin stating steady improvement, departs San Bernardino by train with aides. She heads to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to be near her husband, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, as he continues treatment after his fourth heart attack. The couple coordinated travel to join him at Walter Reed Hospital later this month.
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