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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1968

Page

4

Rockefeller Campaignes In Deep South For Delegates

Rockefeller toured Atlanta and Columbia promising national unity and urging delegates to look beyond regional loyalties. He mingled with state GOP leaders and faced sparse crowds as he criticized Kennedy and Nixon while signaling efforts to win South Carolina and Georgia delegates.

Columbia S.C UPI Nelson Rockefeller South Carolina New York Atlanta Georgia Richard Nixon Rockefeller Bel Sen Strom Thurmond R-S.c Nixon Harry Dent J. Drake Edens Spellman College Emory University

Powerful Quake Strikes Western New Zealand

A severe 7.0 quake shook the west coast of New Zealand causing bridge shifts and a train derailment. One woman died in a landslide, 15 people injured, with Inangahua worst hit where 70 percent of homes damaged. Evacuations occurred in Greymouth as residents fled shaken buildings. Prince Philip remained in Auckland during the tour.

UPI New Zealand Auckland Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth Britain Inangahua Greymouth

Stars Forecast by Carroll Righter for June

The Las Vegas Sun prints a Zodiac forecast by Carroll Righter advising practical focus on money and possessions, with each sign urged to be efficient, realistic, and mindful of responsibilities. It notes social and romance plans may stall, urges prudent self-improvement, and promotes a June forecast mailing offer.

Taurus Gemini Leo Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Carroll Righter Carroll Las Vegas Hollywood California

Laotians claim 177 Communist troops killed in Laos battle

Lao government says heavy fighting north of Pakse left 177 Communist troops dead with 14 wounded in three companies action. Tanks and aircraft aided government battalions pushing down the Sane River Valley toward Pakse as monsoon season began. Government says two enemy units were spotted near Pakse prior to air strikes.

Vientiane UPI Pakse Mekong Oudone Sananikone Armed Forces Sane Khong Sedone Oudone Pathet Lao Laos Sala den Diem

Red Cross Swim Classes Set to Begin June 17 in Las Vegas

The Red Cross life saving classes start June 17 at Baker Cragin and Hadland pools in Las Vegas. Registration is 1 dollar, with a 25 student limit. Registration and water testing run 7 to 9 p.m. at each pool, a joint effort of Las Vegas Recreation Department and the Clark County Chapter Red Cross.

Red Cross Baker, Cragin, and Hadland Las Vegas

Balding man scams by writing own address in shop

A stranger in Southampton tried to sell a used car radio and filled a residence form without hesitation. He wrote 12 Osborn Road, which turned out to be shop owner Les Webb’s home, prompting Webb to alert police.

Southampton England UPI Osborn Road Les Webb Webb

Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Rates Listing

The Las Vegas Sun publishes morning editions including Sundays at 900 South Commerce Las Vegas Nevada 89106. It lists staff roles and national advertising reps with subscription rates for daily and Sunday issues and mail delivery options across the United States.

H. M. Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Commerce St Las Vegas Nevada Ray Germain Ruther Deskin Barbara Greenspun Ruthe Deskin Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo Jim Barrows Tom Odi

Border Fighting In Middle East Escalates Across Jordan

In Jerusalem, Jordanian and Israeli troops exchanged rifle and mortar fire across the Jordan River with Israel saying Jordan initiated the clash at a position north of the Mandassa bridge. No casualties were reported. A separate cross canal firefight near the Suez involved Egyptians and Israelis after two Israeli soldiers reportedly swam.

Jerusalem UPI Jordan River Israel Mandassah Bridge Suez Canal United Nations

No Candidate Will End Vietnam War on Hanoi Terms

U N Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg told the National Press Club that no American presidential candidate would end the war on North Vietnamese terms. He said political debate does not change the President's constitutional power to conduct affairs until the next President succeeds him on January 20.

Washington UPI U.N Arthur J. Goldberg U. S Goldberg National Press Club Hanoi Vietnam North Vietnam Johnson

Huong Names Self To Vital Post In New Cabinet

South Vietnam’s premier designate Tran Van Huong named himself to the rural development ministry to avert a government crisis. The move, seen as a win for Huong and a setback for Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky, aims to complete his cabinet despite Ky’s influence. Observers question Ky’s reaction as Loc’s resignation shifts power.

Saigon UPI South Vietnam Tran van Huong Nguyen Cao Ky Huong Nguyen Bao Tri Nguyen van Thieu Tri Nguyen van Loc

Canada and Russia recall attaches in diplomatic row

Ottawa demanded immediate recall of Soviet assistant military attache Lt. Col. V S Didenko after Russia asked for recall of Canadian forces attache Lt. Col. J V Watson over alleged spying. Canada said Watson and his wife were abused during a train search in eastern Siberia and rejected the charges as false.

Ottawa UPI Canada V. S. Didenko Moscow Russia J. V. Watson Leningrad Izvestia Watson Department of External Affairs Khabarovsk Nakhodka Siberia

Van Heflin to star in The Big Bounce at Warner Bros

Hollywood reports Van Heflin signs to co star with Ryan O Neal and Leigh Taylor Young in The Big Bounce. Alex March to direct at Warner Bros Seven Arts. Production details highlight a high profile ensemble and expected film release plans.

Hollywood van Heflin Ryan O’neal Leigh Taylor Young Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Alex March

Kings Host Frank Shapiro Open House at Desert Inn Rd

Former Las Vegas resident Frank Shapiro will be honored tomorrow with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Merry King residence 369 Desert Inn Road. Mrs. King invites local friends to drop in and visit their longtime friend who recently moved to Los Angeles.

Frank Shapiro Las Vegas Merry King Desert Inn Rd

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