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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
1
The contract for a 1500-room International Hotel in Nevada is the largest non-governmental deal awarded in the state. The sum of $31 million marks a historic milestone for construction projects in the region.
The article attacks Gov. Laxalt for courting Nixon and Reagan support, saying the Republican machinery is out of touch and risks hurting presidential hopes. It praises youth and critiques old faces as the nation moves toward a space-age future amid campus unrest. A separate item notes a $31 million Las Vegas International Hotel contract by Taylor of Nevada Inc. and Kirk Kerkorian.
In Paris, police breached a nine foot barricade after a five hour clash with demonstrators in the Latin Quarter Left Bank. More than 50 people were injured as Red Cross teams treated unconscious and bleeding victims amid tear gas clouds and scattered protests. Police threatened to join workers on strike as crowds of 6,000 to 10,000 moved through the area.
Capitol Hill police arrested 18 Poor People demonstrators in the rain during a calm confrontation on Capitol Hill. The arrests marked the first since 3,000 marchers arrived in Washington 12 days earlier, with Rev. Jesse Jackson rushing to Capitol Hill.
Sunny day with mild winds and a high of 85. A march near the Lincoln Memorial recounts civil disobedience plans and mass arrest potential, praising Chief James Powell’s handling and noting 100 demonstrators could have drawn 3,000 more to Capitol Hill.
A group of 13 western states agreed to finance a helicopter and short takeoff and landing aircraft demonstration program to ease aviation congestion. A. W. Bayer will lead a study starting after July 1 as governors seek legislative funding.
Tom Hanley posted a $7,500 bond and was released after eight hours in custody in Las Vegas City Jail. He faced charges of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery for allegedly robbing Al Diamond of $560 at 1470 South Commerce in Diamond’s Sheet Metal office. Diamond was beaten and remains hospitalized and wheelchairbound. Diamond identified Hanley and co defendant Brian Price from police photos.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon May 29 as he advances his bid for the GOP nomination. Nevada campaign chairman Morton Galane confirmed the stopover to meet Nevada’s 24 delegates and alternates to the national convention in Miami August 5 to 10.
Clark County Board of Education members George Wilkinson and Mrs Helen Cannon presented diplomas to 391 seniors at Rancho High School in the Las Vegas Convention Center. In Henderson Basic High School granted graduation to nearly 200 seniors with over 25 honored for scholastic awards and scholarships. Valley High School to hold its second commencement and Virgin Valley High School to award 15 diplomas at their campuses.
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