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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
7
A reader decries the killing of three owls found within the Sunnyside Wayne E Kirsch Wildlife Management Area. The piece condemns gun violence against wildlife and urges parental teaching of humane values, citing religious and literary references to reinforce the message.
A reader and George Crockett respond to a May II column advocating a unified valley government to balance the budget. They urge drafting capable businessmen to run for office and push consolidation, predicting political alignment once reform candidates win.
In response to Hal Casper's letter I claim to speak for all educators. I say teachers do not have a three month break. I polled my school's staff last Friday and found three will teach this summer while the majority plan further study at school.
A reader challenges Hank Greenspun in a May 10 editorial Where I Stand to prove civilian deaths were caused solely by bombing and questions if the Saigon government or US actions bear responsibility The letter argues for constructive criticism and urges Greenspun to offer military guidance rather than claim expert status
A lengthy letter section rebukes an editor for praising the Supreme Court and recounts a lawyer Liebowitz defense case. It also discusses Nevada deer herds, Utah hunting, and editorial responses by H N Buckles and Joseph Friedenthal on education, journalism, and family duties.
A reader urges televising a recent Drug Seminar to avoid traffic and confusion at the Convention Center. He suggests home viewing or school auditorium screenings to calm families and ensure clear understanding.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor for the Where We Stand page. Submissions are limited to 150 words and may be edited or shortened. Libelous or tasteless content will be rejected. Names may be withheld if the writer signs and requests nonuse.
A reader defends Hubert Humphrey against appearance based criticism and questions the fairness of televised political rhetoric. The letter challenges the column’s focus on style over substance and questions coverage of Nixon and Rockefeller while urging factual, reasoned analysis from journalism.
A reader writes to commend the columnist for calm public reassurance and notes agreement with many government actions while opposing protests. She argues world powers vie for power, cites UN disagreements, references Bible prophecy, Nimrod and Revelations, and asks if her letters are read, offering to stop if unread. The editor appends a note encouraging continued letters.
First Good Shepherd Lutheran School students toured the newsroom and enjoyed the visit. The letter expresses appreciation and encouragement for continued good work from the publication.
A Las Vegas citizen recounts a dramatic 15 minute pursuit and arrest of a gunman who abducted and threatened their secretary. Officers J W Grizzle, O Jenkins, Ray Lyons, Bob Hilliard, Lt Ketzenberger and Det Tom Biggs coordinated along Thriftimart scene near Ballard Drive. The account lauds the department’s quiet, effective action and local cooperation.
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