Weather reports local state national 92 72
Local forecast notes temperatures of 92 and 72 with southerly winds 26 to 30 mph. Quote from Kathryvn Buckman about weather perfectionism emphasizes frustration with weather limits.
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1970
Page
2
Local forecast notes temperatures of 92 and 72 with southerly winds 26 to 30 mph. Quote from Kathryvn Buckman about weather perfectionism emphasizes frustration with weather limits.
A mixed page of classified notices lists Foster's Shoes at 119 No 3rd St offering footwear and consignment services, Jay's Jewelers inviting private appointments for precious antique jewelry, and multiple vehicle listings including a 1949 VW bus a 1947 Cutlass Supreme a 1959 Cadillac DeVille a 1979 Mercury Cougar plus a Glastron boat with trailer and motor.
Egyptian commandos crossed the Suez Canal and fought Israeli forces on the east bank while Israeli warplanes attacked targets along the front. Israeli and Jordanian troops skirmished at the Jordan River as Soviet SAM missiles were discussed in London. Egypt reports 6 commandos wounded and 1 missing. Israel says raiders were routed with no Israeli casualties. Civilian areas suffered some damage and casualties.
City Hall debated a new liquor license ordinance with attorneys Keefer and Dickerson arguing exemptions for large supermarkets and drug stores. Commissioners Hewery and Thornley indicated the measure would pass, while the Nevada Licensed Beverage Association endorsed the draft.
Soviet farmers use about one third as many trucks and tractors and two thirds as many grain combines as U.S. farmers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. They also use only one third as much fertilizer per acre as U.S. farmers.
Australian car exporters earned about 23.7 million dollars in the second half of 1969. Sales to South Africa totaled nearly 12.3 million, 40 percent higher than the previous six months, with South Africa remaining the biggest foreign buyer of Australian cars.
The Democratic National Committee asked the FCC to declare refusals by broadcasters to sell party time unconstitutional. Lawrence F E O Brien filed the brief, citing the Communications Act, as the party seeks funds for a national campaign amid an eight to nine million dollar debt. Joseph A Califano said ruling is urgent to fundraise.
Las Vegas city commission schedules bi monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes several planning items and a proposed new liquor license ordinance.
Washington sources report NEA president George D. Fischer telling the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the Vietnam War has the nation approaching total chaos with divisions into armed camps of the right and left. He warns of a coalitions of dissenters and defenders of business as usual and says shifting priorities or higher taxes may be needed. Nathaniel H. Boggs of the National Association of Home Builders cites the war's blow to housing and the economy.
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