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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1969
Page
1
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Richard L. White, 35, of Las Vegas, died when a racing car plowed through a guardrail at Craig Road Speedway. Five others injured as a three car crash involved Bob Ruppert, Ronnie Alderman and Sam Fairchild. Police and coroner probe the fatality with the district attorney to review potential inquest.
Two television newsmen were kicked and punched while protecting Humphrey during his LA stop. Glass shattered as students surged into the White Horse Pub where Humphrey ordered a sandwich and ale before aides urged departure. A Humphrey spokesman declined comment.
Clark County School District faces a probe by the district attorney into a $1 million contract with Educational Marketing and Research, Inc. The dispute centers on possible conflicts of interest after School Supt. James Mason disclosed $650 in consulting fees and expenses and announced his resignation.
Sunny with gentle winds in Oakland today. high 95 and low 61. Resignation takes effect June 29. Four top administrators refused consultation honors. County trustees void EMR lease purchase. questions on sale source, conflicts, and bond use noted. Nevada Taxpayers Association asks about sole source at school board meeting.
A Glamorgan Assizes Court heard a plan to assassinate Prince Charles by nine Welshmen linked to the Free Welsh Army. Prosecutor Tasker Williams said documents found at a suspect’s home outlined an elite unit to attack Caernarvon Castle during Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales on July 1.
A converted World War II B26 bomber with mechanical trouble skimmed a playground full of children then struck an LA area apartment building, bursting into flames. All four aboard died. a 13 year old girl suffered minor injuries from debris as residents fled. The pilot reportedly considered using a baseball field as an emergency strip before aborting landing.
The 16th annual North Las Vegas Progress Days parade showcased 68 entries under warm mid 90s weather. Nellis Air Force Base won best float with WWI to modern aircraft models valued at 25000 dollars, while Anderson Dairy earned second and best theme for From Cowboys to Spaceships. Henderson Cub Scout Pack 36 won best float with the Fort Henderson stockade and monkeys, repeating a win from Industrial Days.
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