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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1970
Page
1
Publisher Hank Greenspun reflected on life and family as he traveled to New York to be present for his first grandson's arrival, marking a rare personal moment amid his public career.
The Nixon administration sent three high ranking policy makers to Capitol Hill to oppose Senate legislation demanding withdrawal of all U S troops from Cambodia by June 30 The measure appears to gain support with at least 53 votes backing adoption Officials argued the move could lead to a confrontation with the White House and urged accommodation but most aides remained firm in their stance
Sen. Floyd Lamb and Sen. James Gibson warned that future University of Nevada funds could be at risk after disturbances on the Reno campus. They said concerned legislators and the public asked for possible funding cuts if calm and clear thinking does not return, with concerns also raised about the faculty’s role.
Colman Gish, 45, a former Danville VA Hospital patient, killed three officials in a Danville Illinois rampage then shot himself at a roadblock near Sheffield after a high speed chase. He had been treated at the hospital two years earlier.
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged to its lowest level in over seven years, ending at 677.67 after a 17.17 point drop as inflation, international conflicts, unrest, and unemployment weighed on markets. The broader market also fell about 3 percent with 1,306 decliners and 143 gainers on 1,595 issues.
Las Vegas parade along Las Vegas Boulevard drew fewer than 3 000 spectators despite 58 entries. Police led 24 motorcycle officers with Captain John Foremaster directing traffic. Bands from Fight High and Long Beach performed as horsemen and mounted groups showcased regalia with Congressman Walter Baring riding as Grand Marshal.
Sen. J. W. Fulbright said Amb. Ellsworth Bunker told the Senate committee that 72 000 American made rifles were turned over to Cambodia with no congressional notification. He noted 6 000 captured Communist rifles and American carbines were also handed over and condemned the lack of consultation.
Police fired tear gas on Ohio University students in Athens as 1600 protesters disrupted downtown. Governor Rhodes had 1000 National Guardsmen on alert. Maryland and Ohio campuses across the nation saw upheaval after Kent State violence.
Trouble was anticipated at the Clark County School District board of trustees session but did not materialize as Independent American Party members and the new human rights coalition arrived in force. Both factions gathered to discuss the same issues marking a tense first meeting in the board chambers since a prior reference.
Mostly clear and warmer today with gentle winds. Today's high near 90 and low around 60. Yesterday's highs reached 85 with a 67 low. Sunrise at 3 35 am and sunset at 7 59 pm. A year ago today the range was 89 to 60.
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