75th Las Vegas Youth Dies in Vietnam War
Lance Cpl. Stanley W. Burgess 18, of Las Vegas, killed May 10 in Quang Nam Province while on a search and destroy mission near An Hoa Marine base. Survived by mother Norma J. Janey and sister Cathy Bradshaw. body to be returned for burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Burgess, born in Hawthorne, Nev., attended Western High School and letters in track.
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Hawthorne, Nev
Western High School
CEP program in West Las Vegas draws federal critique
A U S Department of Labor report says the West Las Vegas CEP anti poverty drive shows unacceptable progress after six months. About $1 million spent of a $2 million program. Clark County Economic Opportunity Board named prime sponsor with sub contracts to state and local agencies. Kenneth C. Robertson urged immediate corrections and review of continuation.
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Campus Battle at Baton Rouge Tear Gas Assault
A campus clash in Baton Rouge escalated to police using tear gas to disperse students. The incident involved university protesters and campus security, with reports citing volleys of gas canisters and surrounding chaos amid demonstrations on campus grounds.
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Hey Hank this is where we came in
A columnist reflects on the Clark County school system’s recent superintendent resignations and transfer to greener pastures while criticizing past administration. The piece notes patterns of executives moving to bigger roles, questions progress in education, and hints at broader town dynamics. The author references prior superintendents and ties to local political and social commentary.
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Oakland
Calif
Clark County
Educators Delay Court Bid In Contract Feud
The Clark County School District and CCCTA held talks on recognition and contract issuance with plans for a Friday deadline. A district board meeting May 22 may decide action as officials weigh whether to issue contracts soon.
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Clark County Classroom Teachers Association
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Helldorado Barbecue Double Header At Cashman Field
Elks Helldorado festival presents a double event tonight at Cashman Field with a barbecue serving 3500 to 4000 attendees. Culinary arts students under Chef Marcel Fardoux will prepare pork ribs chicken baked beans and salad. Western music and a whiskering contest accompany the feast.
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Dave Hunt
Weather note shows sunny skies with scattered clouds
Mostly sunny with scattered clouds and a high of 93 degrees. Low 64 degrees with noontime humidity at 10 percent. Sunrise at 5 36 and sunset at 7 39.
Brown Named Acting Superintendent
Clark County School District officials announced Richard Brown, the associate superintendent for personnel services, will serve as acting superintendent after Dr. James Mason resigned effective May 12 1969. Mason's departure follows controversy over a $1 million book contract with Educational Materials Research Inc. and his move to Oakland. Board President George Wilkinson stated the district will search for a new superintendent.
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Clark County
California
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George Wilkinson
Richard Brown
SUN
Oakland
Educational Materials Research, Inc
la Jolla
Calif
Lawmakers Admit Business Interests in Defense Contractors
Sixty one House members report financial ties to top defense contractors. Thirty five own stock in nine firms awarded contracts for major ABM components. Ninety report interests in banks or bank holding companies, with several serving on key committees.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House Banking and Currency Committee
Ways & Means Committee
Nixon Proposes Lottery Draft Reform
President Nixon urged a broad draft reform proposing a lottery selection to place the youngest men at risk first. The plan would limit maximum draft exposure to one year for ages 19 and 20, replacing the current seven-year span from 19 to 26.
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