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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1970
Page
1
Rome UPI William P Rogers told NATO allies the Soviet military buildup in the Middle East prompted the United States to rethink sales of warplanes to Israel amid mounting regional tensions.
Don Dawson, 52, widely reported to be Henderson’s next city manager, was chosen by the city council in a Monday night personnel session. He previously served as Henderson’s finance officer four years in the late 1950s and would earn a yearly salary of 20 500. George Churchalis, who resigned May 12, has been hired by North Las Vegas as grants coordinator.
NATO ministers hear that the United States is reconsidering Israel's request for Phantom jets as Soviet pilots and Soviet missiles in Egypt raise regional risk. Rogers says no decision yet and the review continues while he weighs Nas ser's May Day appeal and seeks talks with Dobrynin.
A free lamb cookery class for the housewife with gourmet taste is sponsored by the SUN at the Stardust Hotel Crown Room. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with cooking starting at 12:30. William A. Broscovak of the American Lamb Council will present cuts of lamb and display prepared dishes to be given away, along with uncooked cuts, serving dishes, and lamb cookbooks.
The first of nearly 3,000 Clark County high school seniors will receive diplomas tonight with ceremonies in Las Vegas and Boulder City. Boulder City High School starts at 7 30 p m with 85 seniors on the athletic field led by MC John Richardson. Southern Nevada Vocational-Technical Center holds its fourth annual graduation at 8 p m at the Las Vegas Convention Center for over 175 students.
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital put brakes on two lease purchase proposals to acquire a 288 bed convalescent center off Shadow Lane. Trustees want an extended study to verify licensing codes fire safety and compliance with state county and city regulations before proceeding.
The forecast calls for mostly light winds through Thursday. Today’s high reaches 95 and low 65, with yesterday at 93/64. Sunrise is 5:27 and sunset 7:49.
James C. White 44 at McClellan Air Force Base urged abolishing his inventory control post. The idea traveled through channels to Wright Patterson AFB where the position was scrapped. White received a $1,000 award and was promoted to supervisor overseeing aircraft part requests sent directly to manufacturers.
Residents near 4513 La Roca Circle were evacuated yesterday when a three-quarter inch natural gas line was accidentally broken. A fire started but had been extinguished by responders. gas continued to escape briefly, risking sparks from a nearby electrical conduit also damaged by a backhoe.
Clark County Commissioners approved a semi reapportionment plan for the school board in a 3-2 vote with three at large seats. Four district trustees would complete their terms, while the plan awaits school board approval. A federal suit by Parents Who Care, led by David Canter, challenges the board composition and could nullify the action.
In Portland Oregon a proposal to lower voting age to 19 trailed more than 3 to 2 in early returns with 21 874 to 14 251 votes. Gov. Tom McCall led rivals in the Republican primary for a second term while Robert Straub outpaced seven opponents. In Kentucky Romano J Mazzoli won the Democratic nomination for the 3rd District defeating Tom Ray. Cowger led Republicans unopposed.
UPI reports another broad sell off on Wall Street driving the Dow to 631.16, lowest since November 19 1962, with more than 4 000 new lows and overall market down over 30 percent from peak in November 1968. Traders note high turnover and mixed signs of a bottom. The day ends with a wide slide across blue chips and the market wide indicator down 1.74 percent.
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