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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1969
Page
4
A multi story parking garage collapse in Las Vegas injured several workers on the top floors. Investigators suspect inadequate haunch reinforcement and possible crane impact or wind contributing to the failure. City officials cite state liability exemptions while awaiting lab reports.
More than 2,000 demonstrators rioted near the University of California campus in Berkeley. Police and National Guardsmen used riot guns and tear gas. at least 39 people were injured and about 20 arrested amid clashes over a nearby park closure.
Washoe County Deputy District Attorney C Frederick Pinkerton urged the Nevada Supreme Court to reinstate a burglary charge against Robert J Bernardelli after Dist Judge John Gabrielli of Reno dismissed the case over alleged excess of authority. Pinkerton said the dismissal violates the judicial system and seeks a writ of review.
Thrower a former FBI agent and U S delegate to CIAT says the internal revenue laws will be fully enforced. He pledges intensified control of tax exempt groups and closer IRS relations to ensure casinos income is fully taxed. He frames the Tax Revolt as heightened taxpayer interest in better tax laws aiding Western Hemisphere development programs.
A Vegas school bus rear ended a line of vehicles on Tropicana when a car in front stopped to turn left. Driver Isador Gutsait 58 sought treatment for a leg injury as did two children Mimi McGee 15 and Freddie Domani 12. Others were treated for minor injuries.
Dr. James J. Mason, former Clark County school superintendent, had his appointment reaffirmed by the Oakland California school board yesterday. The board praised his integrity and ability.
A U.S. District Court judge found South Holland School District 151 guilty of discriminatory practices and issued an injunction ordering an end to racial discrimination in its schools. Judge Julius Hoffman previously ruled on the case in 1968.
American Federation of Teachers Local 1800 urged the Clark County School Board to create a classroom teacher advisory committee for the superintendent search. Hank Posner of the AFT said teachers should have a vote and voice in the process while the local fights to keep its charter in federal court, with a hearing set for May 23 before Judge D. Foley.
A judge named Hoffman issued a permanent injunction in a federal case involving alleged misconduct of Hanleys lawyer in the Bass homicide. The case ties to earlier desegregation actions in District 151 near Chicago, and orders require integration and affirmative action in four suburbs and Phoenix schools.
The DOJ said it interviewed Wolfson under subpoena regarding the Wolfson Foundation connected to the Fortas matter. A search to arrest Dreyer is underway with him believed in California. Hanley remains jailed for IRS assault and is tied to the Bass murder probe with Leroy Marsh named in related charges.
A student mob clashed outside the presidential palace and Lincoln Hotel shouting anti Yankee slogans. One student, Carlow Virgilio Zuniga, was shot and buried in La Ceiba Honduras. Investigators reduced Marsh murder charge to conspiracy as evidence failed. A policy mission announced a Zuniga memorial scholarship. Bass died in a Lake Mead fire linked to Hanley and Dreyer. Fortas past role at Greatamerica and Nevada ties surface amid broader legal scrutiny.
Clark County prosecutors led by George Franklin and defense attorney Harry Claiborne debated the Linn double slaying in Las Vegas after a venue change from Lyon County. The trial featured sharp exchanges as Franklin argued against the death penalty while Claiborne labeled a key witness a "complete book."
Viet Cong communique dismisses Nixon’s peace proposals at the Paris bargaining table. It cites support for South Vietnam’s National Liberation Front ten point solution and accuses Nixon of feigning goodwill with a May 14 declaration.
Arab demonstrators marked the 21st anniversary of modern Israel with bombings strikes and street disorders in areas seized during the 1967 war. Iraqi authorities executed 10 convicts and violence spread to Gaza and occupied West Bank towns causing injuries and school closures.
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