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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1968

Page

2

Mansfield Orders Crime Bill Action

Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield moved to speed Senate action on a four part anticrime package aimed at overriding Supreme Court decisions on confessions habeas corpus and eyewitness testimony. A Tuesday showdown would settle wiretapping and grants to local enforcement with only gun controls already cleared.

Washington UPI Mike Mansfield Senate Montana Mansfield Supreme Court Clifford P. Case RN. J

Las Vegas Voters Soon Decide 59.5 Million School Bond

Clark County School District seeks a 59.5 million bond as part of long term planning. The Nevada Taxpayers Association opposes the measure arguing only 10 million is needed immediately. District officials say funds will be staggered over five years and some schools may face staggered or double sessions this fall regardless of the vote.

Nevada Clark County Nevada Taxpayers Association David Canter Association Canter James Mason

Paint and Hardware Sales Position at Corb's Handyman

Permanent opportunity in a growing company for someone with experience in selling ordering display and retail hardware and paint. Salary to fit ability. Corb's Handyman at 1510 SE Main St seeking qualified applicant. Lady seeks 2 bedroom share house after 6 am at 4182 Maryland Pkwy. no children.

Corb's Handyman Main St Maryland

Federal Troop Riot Cost Totaled 5.375 Million Dollars

The Defense Department reports a 5 375 400 dollar federal cost for deploying troops to quell rioting in Washington Chicago and Baltimore after Martin Luther King Jr s death. Airlifted forces accounted for nearly two fifths of costs with 885 600 to Washington 316 300 to Baltimore 295 200 to Chicago and 211 500 for stand by forces.

Washington UPI Martin Luther King Defense Department Chicago Baltimore Pentagon Ft. Bragg N. C Ft. Sill Oklo Ft. Carson Cole King Andrews Air Force Base Maryland

Polish Communists Renew Anti Jewish Campaign

In Warsaw the Polish Communist press revived anti Jewish propaganda accusing Jewish councils of aiding Nazis and transporting Jews to death camps. PAP cited the Warsaw ghetto judenrats and Jewish police. Trybuna Ludu named Jewish intellectuals including Adam Schaff and Zygmunt Baumann as examples of alleged Zionist loyalties.

Warsaw UPI PAP Judenrat Poland Judenrats Warsaw Ghetto Trybuna Ludu Communist Party Andrzej Kurz Israel Adam Schaff Academy of Science Zygmunt Baumann Warsaw University

Barry Goldwater Libel Suit Goes To Defense In NY Federal Court

Ralph Ginzburg publisher of Fact Magazine set to open his defense in a $2 million libel case filed by Barry Goldwater. Robb rested for Goldwater’s side after weeks of testimony. depose Ginzburg from 1966 cited about the 1964 article calling Goldwater psychologically unfit.

New York UPI Ralph Ginzburg Fact Magazine Fact Warren Borosor Barry Goldwater Goldwater Roger Robb Harold R. Tyler Jr Robb Ginzburg

Truth-In-Polling Measure Proposed

Rep. Lucien Nedzi proposes a truth in polling bill requiring full disclosure of poll methods and backup data filed with the Library of Congress within 72 hours of publication. The measure targets published polls only and aims to curb potentially misleading survey results.

Washington UPI Lucien Nedzi D-Mich Gallup Harris Nedzi Library of Congress

Wyoming Man Ordered To Stand Trial

David M. Goldsmith, 44, of Jackson, Wyoming, was ordered to stand trial on charges he hired three men to murder his two business partners, Robert Stucker and Larry Olinger, whose bodies were found in a desert grave west of town. A key witness testified Goldsmith offered $89,000 for the killings, with other suspects bound over for trial and one still at large.

Yerington UPI David M. Goldsmith Jackson Wyo Goldsmith District Court Justice of the Peace Jess Bishop Robert Stucker Larry Olinger Here Gary Mattheis Mattheis Ted Linn Glen Lucas Reno Lucas Linn Robert Lindblad Salt Lake City Alpine Village Lindblad

Reno Poor People's Fund Drive Struggles to Send Delegation

Reno progress toward sending a group to the Poor People's March on Washington shows $1,114.57 raised in the past week, leaving about $739.87 after expenses. A bus charter costs around $6,100, excluding meals, and organizers urge local representation for the region.

Reno UPI Washington, D.C James Mikawa Washington

Uranium King Faces $76,372 Judgment in Reno

Uranium millionaire Charles Steen has a $76,372 default judgment in Washoe District Court where Security National Bank alleged non payment of a promissory note not secured by mortgage or lien. The award includes $68,931 on the note $2,211 interest and $5,000 in attorney fees. Steen seeks a payment plan to settle about $4 million in debts while assets reportedly exceed $14 million.

U. S. District Court

Where I Shannd: A Call to End Gun Violence

An op ed-style plea denounces gun violence and argues against permissive gun laws. The author condemns the criminal use of firearms, asserts innocent people suffer, and urges Congress and courts to better protect peaceful citizens amid a powerful lobbying influence. The piece also contrasts opposition to foreign policy with support for domestic gun safety.

EOB To Elect New Chairman At June Meeting

Isaac White will resign as chairman of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board citing conflicts with his junior high teaching duties. A new chairman will be elected during the anti poverty board's June meeting.

EOB Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Anti-Poverty Board Isaac White White

Portuguese Explorer Discovers Congo River Mouth

A Portuguese explorer is credited with discovering the mouth of the Congo River shortly before Columbus set sail for the New World, marking an early chapter in Atlantic exploration.

Brazzaville Congo Republic Congo River Columbus New World

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