Kennedy sweeps Nebraska primary and hints at unity
Senator Robert F. Kennedy wins the Nebraska Democratic primary with about 53 percent to McCarthy's 31 percent and signals a possible alliance with McCarthy. A Kennedy aide declares McCarthy’s campaign over, while Nixon secures the Republican nomination. Second article notes a Cin Rummy tourney lead by Dan Mordecai and Peggy Eggert in Las Vegas.
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Clark County youth council awarded for service
An article notes Clark County students Council receiving a plaque for services to youth. It recounts the Sunshine youth forum origins, peaceful school debates, and a family’s long ties to Clark County schools spanning 22 years. The piece includes family education paths and a high national aptitude score for the author’s son.
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Wee
Helldorado Western Chow Draws Four Thousand
Helldorado events in Las Vegas begin at 3 p m with barbecue and games at Cashman Field drawing about 4 000 attendees. Rodeo action starts tomorrow at 8 p m at Cashman Field with a parade on Fremont Street and multiple Helldorado marches scheduled through Sunday.
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Fremont Street
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Big ABA Convention Faces Half Million Hall Upgrades
County Hall gears for a $550000 push to win ABA 1970 convention. Las Vegas Convention Authority directs the Convention Bureau to satisfy ABA suggestions to upgrade the convention hall and reach a total near $2 million with improvements including installation of several unspecified systems.
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Grayson Favors One Cent Sales Tax to Aid County Revenue
Mayor Oran Grayson proposes a county wide one cent sales tax to raise about 6 million yearly for Clark County with 3 million from Las Vegas to support revenue and new meeting rooms. If not passed the county may seek unilateral action in the 1969 Legislature while ABA site decision looms.
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Las Vegas
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Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday
Weather shows sunny skies with scattered clouds and northwest winds at 15 to 20 mph. Today's high 73 and low 45, with yesterday's high 75 and low 48. Noontime humidity 18 percent. sunrise at 5 35 and sunset at 7 39.
Two Thieves Beat and Rob Elderly Visitor in Las Vegas Hotel
An 89 year old woman from Los Angeles, Mrs Laura Ryan, was beaten and robbed by two men who forced entry to her hotel room during Helldorado Days. She is listed in satisfactory condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Police report the attackers struck with her cane, escaping with $25 while witnesses heard knocks on several doors. A sister accompanying the victim was in another part of the hotel. Police say leads are limited.
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Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Laura Ryan
Los Angeles
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