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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1970

Page

2

Kent State University To Remain Closed

Kent State University will stay closed at least until summer session amid a volatile Kent community. President Robert White cites explosive conditions, inadequate security, and a court injunction as reasons for the closure following deadly campus clashes and ongoing unrest.

Kent University Kent, Ohio UPI Kent State University Robert J. White KSU Kent White Oberlin College Oberlin Washington White House Thomas Clough Indochina Kent City

Tricia Nixon praises mother and school of protest

Tricia Nixon, at a White House Mother's Day event, urged constructive dissent and criticized antiwar demonstrations as the easy path. She defended her mother, praised Mrs Nixon as perceptive and kind, and said she prefers talking to congressmen and writing letters to the editor.

Washington UPI Tricia Nixon Nixon White House East Room Tricia Finch College Ann Holmes Providence R.J Missy Allen Centreville Dwight D. Eisenhower Nixons Stephen T. Szilague Philippus Church of Christ Cincinnati Julie David Eisenhower John Eisenhower Belgium Brussels President Nixon Rose Garden Mamie Eisenhower Julie Eisenhower

Cambodia Not Expected To Produce Heavy Draft

UPI reports Selective Service Director Curtis Tarr says sending U.S. troops to Cambodia should not trigger higher draft calls. He expects the rate of inductions at about 15,000 men per month to stay steady or decline slightly through the year, noting only a long-term commitment would raise drafts.

UPI Washington Tarr Cambodia

MP seeks curb on imitation decimal coins feared as vending slug tool

Brian Batsford will ask the government to restrict sale of imitation decimal coins intended to aid the 1960 money changeover. He says the practice coins are being widely used as slug money in vending machines.

London UPI Brian Batsford

United Air DC8 lands safely after tire scare in San Francisco

A United Air Lines DC8 with 202 aboard touched down without incident as 15 rescue units waited for a possible tire blowout. Supervising Air Controller Joseph Bugado said 45 rescue workers stood by after the plane lost tread during takeoff from Honolulu. Meanwhile at the University of Montana a U S Army band concert faced pickets with signs about war and the dirge of 40 000 dead.

San Francisco UPI United Air Lines Joseph Bugado Honolulu U.S. Army University of Montana

Sacramento Patrolman Shot in Scrutiny of Black Neighborhood

Sacramento officer Bernard Bennett, 24, remained in extremely critical condition after an attack by a sniper who fired from a rooftop at 10:35 p.m. in a black neighborhood. Bennett underwent five hours of brain surgery as the suspect remained at large with police sealing the area.

Sacramento Calif UPI Bernard Bennett

King County Democrats urge impeachment over Cambodia action

In Seattle, King County Democrats ask Congress to impeach President Nixon for high misdemeanor for sending U S troops into Cambodia without approval. Delegates voted 569 to 485 for a resolution drafted by UW student Chris Brown, reflecting the county's stance as the state's largest.

Seattle UPI King County Congress Nixon U.S Cambodia Chris Brown University of Washington Washington

Protest at Missoula Appearance Draws Small Crowd

In Missoula Montana a half dozen people peacefully protested the appearance of a speaker or event with a quiet turnout. No arrests reported.

Missoula, Mont Upi

Archbishop Dwyer Urges Maturity in Mother's Day Message

Portland Oregon Archbishop Robert J. Dwyer calls Roman Catholics to stop childish bickering and adopt mature Christian conduct. He urges reconciliation between generations with fervent prayer to face tomorrow with faith, hope, and love.

Portland Ore UPI Robert J. Dwyer Oregon Dwyer

IOS Mutual Fund Group Forms Committee After Cornfeld Shakeup

Investors Overseas Services IOS set up a seven member negotiating panel to handle outside bids for control. Martin Brooke 40 is head of the group after a six day board session ended with the resignation of founder Bernard Cornfeld 42. Cornfeld remains on the board as does Edward Cowett 42 who was also toppled in the shakeup.

Geneva UPS Investors Overseas Services IOS Martin Brooke Bernard Bernie” Cornfeld Cornfeld Europe Edward M. Cowett

Camper-Trailers Rise in Sweden Population Skyrockets

Stockholm reports a surge in camper-trailers from 6 000 in 1961 to 47 000 now with projections to reach 100 000 by the mid 1970s. The trend reflects growing mobility and leisure culture among Swedish households.

Stockholm Sweden

Israel Marks Memorial Day Amid Attacks and U S Warning

Israel closed a 24 hour mourning period as warplanes attacked Egyptian targets along the Suez Canal during Independence Day observances. Washington warned that Soviet pilots in Egypt created a potentially dangerous situation affecting future arms decisions.

Jerusalem UPI Israel U. S Egypt Suez Canal Washington Elliot L. Richardson United States

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