First Of Three Gala Parades Due Tonight
Silver mounted ponies and spangled riders headline the first of three gala parades in Las Vegas during the Helldorado week. The rodeo parade starts at 6 p.m. on Las Vegas Boulevard, moves to Cashman Field, and features 58 entries led by Grand Marshal U S Congressman Walter Bar ing before a large crowd.
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Unrest at Southern Illinois University Eases After Guard Standby
Illinois Governor Ogilvie ordered 1125 National Guardsmen to standby at Southern Illinois University Carbondale amid student unrest. Officials feared clashes but violence appeared to ease as the force prepared to assist if needed.
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Citizens urged to speak up on Southeast Asia war end
Five U S senators urged public support for an amendment to end military operations in Southeast Asia by year end. They called on citizens to write to their congressional delegation, urging votes to end the war. Names and addresses of Nevada officials were listed for contact.
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Allies press on in Cambodia amid heavy clashes
In Cambodia near the South Vietnamese border Allied forces clash with Communist troops. US and South Vietnamese units report at least 257 enemy killed, with 19 Americans and 71 South Vietnamese casualties across two battles along Highway 1 and near Svay Rieng and Neak Luong. The 199th Light Infantry Brigade says 68 North Vietnamese were killed in a major engagement inside Cambodia.
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FBI launches nationwide hunt for ex patient in VA hospital killings
In Danville Illinois three VA Hospital officials were shot dead and a fourth wounded by Colman Gish a former patient. An all points bulletin was issued for Gish who fired a 20 minute rampage across a four unit campus injuring two others.
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Georgia National Guard expands to Athens as Augusta peace talks proceed
National Guard troops moved into Athens at the request of Mayor Julius F. Bishop as Georgia towns face tense race relations. In Augusta, officials and black leaders agreed on concessions while amnesty was granted to many of the 217 arrested after Monday night riots. No arrests occurred in Perry where protesters marched for school integration.
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U S Commander Of Engineers In Vietnam Killed
Maj. Gen. John A. B. Dillard, head of U S Army engineers in Vietnam, was killed when his Huey helicopter was shot down near Pleiku. Nine other Americans died. one survivor. Dillard, 50, was a World War II and Korea veteran, in Vietnam since last November.
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Debate Opens in Senate on Cambodia War End Bill
The Senate debated a measure to end U S military action in Cambodia, aiming for complete U S troop withdrawal by June 30. Backers led by John Sherman Cooper and Frank Church argued it holds Nixon to the pledge, while opponents warned of instability and jubilation in Moscow Peking and Hanoi.
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Weather notes with warmer winds and mixed highs
Weather summary reports slightly warmer conditions with light winds. Today's high value not specified and low is 60. Yesterday's high 88 and low 37. A year ago today high 64. Sunrise at 4 36 am and sunset at 7 39 pm.
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