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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
2
Twin Soviet spacecraft Venus 5 and Venus 6, launched six days apart in January, neared Venus after a four month 50 million mile journey. They are planned to land in separate areas and transmit surface data, expanding the Soviet lead in Venus exploration.
Louis E. Wolfson and associate Elkin Gerbert face renewed legal action as Wolfson asks the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn his September 1967 conviction for stock manipulation. The case follows related perjury and obstruction convictions with ongoing appeals.
Senator Barry Goldwater criticized what he called peace at any cost Republicans for opposing Nixon Vietnam policies. He accused fellow Republicans of shabby behavior and undercutting Nixon in Paris and elsewhere, urging voters to judge Republicans by performance and loyalty.
A description explains how skunks warn off threats. They stamp their forefeet and lift their tail as two early signals. Only if these warnings are ignored will the skunk raise the tail and release its spray as a last resort.
London's report states Crown estates yield over 7.8 million dollars annually to the government. Royal salaries and retinue cost about 1.2 million. Palaces upkeep runs around 2.6 million yearly.
Savanna h Ga Gardona an experimental insecticide has shown promise as a home moth proofer for washable woolens in preliminary laboratory tests at Savannah.
Washington former Treasury Secretary Joseph W Barr urged reforms in how Congress handles the federal budget. He warned that only about one quarter of members could clearly explain the government accounting system, a figure he cited from the 86th Congress and doubted had improved by the 91st Congress.
The U.S. Weather Bureau reports the peak temperature Wednesday reached 99 degrees in Blythe California. Elmira New York recorded a low of 29 degrees the previous day.
Rep. Joe Skubitz and Rep. Richardson Preyer own stock in airlines, a sign of potential conflicts as the House Commerce Committee oversees aviation policy. The disclosure reports show several members with bank, oil, or railroad holdings, highlighting ethics questions tied to committee duties and regulated industries.
Saigon reports 184 American deaths and 1,225 wounded last week amid renewed North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks. The week saw at least 150 U S fatalities in the first four days of the new phase, with 3,038 enemy killed and South Vietnamese losses totaling 182 dead, 752 wounded, and 32 missing.
Lt. Gen. William B. Rosson was promoted to full general in a ceremony at the U S Military Assistance Command in Saigon. Rosson became deputy commander on May 1 and received his fourth star from Gen. Creighton Abrams.
Czechoslovak Communist Party leader Gustav Husak arrived in Budapest for a brief, unofficial trip with only his personal secretary accompanying him, MTI reported. Party sources emphasized the visit was not official.
Italian Prime Minister Ma rio Rumor presided at a Council of Europe ceremony marking the 20th anniversary in Strasbourg France.
In a tribute to Wilbur Clark, longtime Las Vegas figure and benefactor, locals recall his guiding role in shaping the city and supporting Nevada’s growth. The piece highlights his gratitude for success, enduring friendship, and a sun dial memorial symbolizing lasting guidance beyond death.
Malaysia launches the Jengka Triangle program as the first large scale land settlement and development project aided by a 14 million World Bank loan. The project spans 300,000 acres, with 163,500 acres yet to be developed and aims to plant 28,000 acres of oil palms and settle 2,800 rural families in its first stage.
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