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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1968

Page

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Labor Boss Hanley Surrenders on Murder Charge

Tom Hanley, a labor leader described as troubled yet calm, surrendered yesterday to sheriffs detectives on charges of murdering fellow labor chief Ralph Alsup on January 19, 1966. He is jailed without bail alongside Norman Call and Carl Schwartz, both Californians, brought to the area by union president Dale Hill. Hanley, wearing a wine suit, faces multiple charges including robbery extortion and attempted murder.

Tom Hanley Sheriff's Ralph Alsup Dale Hill Hanley Warren Adams Jerry Brown Sheriff's Department Zoran

Las Vegas Symphony Society to premiere local concert

A community driven Las Vegas symphony initiative aims to launch a premiere concert at the Convention Center featuring Efrem Zimbalist Jr as narrator. The program hopes to build support for a regular season and a student orchestra, reflecting local cultural growth and image boosting. Tickets range from 1 to 10 dollars.

MFMO Hank Las Vegas Gov. Romney Convention Center Las Vegas Symphony Society Efrem Zimbalist, Jr FBI Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra

Las Vegas Garbage Strike Shuts Streets After Walkout

Union garbage workers in Las Vegas launched a wildcat strike with 91 regulars and 25 reliefs leaving their posts. Picket lines formed at Clark Sanitation and Silver State Disposal Service as pay raises of 25 cents per hour were sought. Mayor Gragson spent hours in talks and a new offer was presented for member consideration.

Las Vegas Clark Sanitation Company Silver State Disposal Service Oran Gragson Gragson

Valley High School Graduates 421 In Colorful Commencement

Valley Aware's 421 graduates from Valley High School celebrated the Class of 68 at Las Vegas Convention Center in a large ceremony with thousands of spectators. Virgin Valley High School held a separate ceremony for its 15 seniors, while Clark High School planned tonight’s graduation at the Convention Center at 7:50.

Valley Aware Virgin Valley High School Clark High School Convention Center

Submarine Scorpion Missing With 99 Crewmembers in Atlantic

Weather and seas hinder search as UPI reports the nuclear powered Scorpion vanished in the Atlantic last night. Navy officials say 19 ships and planes joined the hunt stretching 108 miles after the vessel failed to dock near Norfolk. Admiral Moorer calls it unusual for no radio contact, while veteran sailors note ocean currents and storm impact are manageable for subs.

Washington UPI Atlantic 6Th Fleet Mediterranean Azores Norfolk

Las Vegas Tank Officer Killed in Viet Nam Battle

Samuel W. Parnelle III, 20, a Western High School honor student and Nevada Southern University attendee, died in a Vietnam battle. He was commissioned at 19, promoted to first lieutenant recently, and served in B Troop, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and moved to Las Vegas with his family. His father is Col. Samuel W. Parnelle Jr. Survived by his mother Sylvia, sister Pamela and Sandra, and residing at 2209 Bonnie Brae.

Samuel W. Parnelle Ili Parnelle Western High School Nevada Southern University 4Th Cavalry 25Th Infantry Division Savannah Col Samuel W. Parnelle, Jr Army

RFK and McCarthy Near Tight Oregon Primary Balloting

Kennedy and McCarthy foresee a close Oregon primary as NBC Quayle Poll data place Kennedy at 34 percent, McCarthy at 32 percent, Humphrey 10 percent, Johnson 9 percent, others 4 percent and undecided 11 percent after a weekend survey. The race hinges on late campaigning and voter sentiment in the state.

RFK McCarthy Oregon Quayle NBC Kennedy Humphrey Johnson Others

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