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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1968

Page

2

North Vietnam Seeks Move From Johnson to Break Talks

Communist sources report Hanoi wants a new U.S. initiative to restart stalled Paris negotiations on Vietnam. Cyrus Vance met President Johnson and NSC members while Harriman’s team urged reciprocal bombing halt. Hanoi demanded unconditional ceasefire with no scaling down. A captured Viet Cong directive frames Paris talks as a struggle to bolster military and political aims. Continued stalemate looms as both sides assign responsibility for any collapse.

Paris UPI North Vietnam Johnson Hanoi Washington Cyrus R. Vance Vance National Security Council W. Averell Harriman William J. Jorden Harriman North Jorden United States Saigo U.S

Johnson accuses Hanoi of using Paris talks as propaganda show

President Johnson met with Cyrus R. Vance and top advisers and said Hanoi seeks to pressure the United States to halt all bombing in the North without concessions. He urged realism and constructive steps toward peace in Southeast Asia, noting Communists push men and materiel into South Vietnam.

Washington UPI Johnson Vietnam Hanoi Paris United States Southeast Asia Defense Cyrus R. Vance U.S Panhandle North Vietnam South Vietnam

Navy bomb North Vietnamese anti aircraft site near DMZ

U S Navy pilots attacked a new 100mm anti aircraft battery about one mile north of the DMZ using A4 Skyhawk jets from the carrier Bon Homme Richard. The unit, first reported in North Vietnam three days ago, has a range of more than eight miles. Heavy fighting raged around Saigon with at least 300 Communists killed. A major new offensive by 10,000 American troops was announced in the Dak To area.

Bon Homme Richard North South Vietnam North Vietnam Saigon U.S Dak To Highlands Gio Linh No-Man’s Land Dong Hoi

Why Do You Have a Poor Memory Ad

An Chicago publisher touts a memory enhancement method promising business and social benefits. It offers a free booklet Adventures in Memory with self training rules and requests readers send name address and ZIP to Memory Studies Chicago Illinois.

Chicago Diversey

Prosecution By Garrison Is Halted

UPI report from New Orleans states U.S. District Judge Frederick Heebe issued a temporary restraining order blocking any further prosecution of Clay Shaw in the JFK assassination case. Shaw faces conspiracy charges, with a June 11 trial date likely delayed. Heebe plans a speedy merits hearing on Garrison's suit, noting a real likelihood Shaw may prevail on the merits.

New Orleans UPI U.S Jim Garrison Clay L. Shaw Shaw John F. Kennedy Frederick Heebe Heebe Garrison

Carpenters Local 1780 Set Friday Meeting On New Contract

Carpenters Local 1780, negotiating with the Associated General Contractors, called a special meeting for Friday at 7 30 p.m. The old contract deadline is midnight Friday and covers local construction sectors except the Nevada Test Site. Ray Moore said the local accepted the statewide AGC contract last Friday. Allen Bruce of the Federated Employers of Nevada represents the employers.

Carpenters Local Associated General Contractors Nevada Test Site Ray Moore AGC N. Lamb Blvd Allen Bruce The Federated Employers of Nevada

Kentucky and Florida Primary News Briefs

In Louisville Judge Marlon W Cook won the Republican Senate nomination and pledged to back Nixon for President. Katherine G Peden led Democrats in Kentucky seeking the first woman U S senator. In Florida Smathers delegates led over unpledged and McCarthy slates with Collins and Faircloth contesting the Democratic Senate nomination. Returns from 991 of 2649 precincts gave Collins 131407 votes to 124368 for Faircloth.

Louisville UPI Jefferson County Marlon W. Cook Senate Richard M. Nixon Katherine G. Peden Johnson Riot Commission U.S John Young Brown Miss Peden Kentucky Miami George Smathers Eugene McCarthy Florida Leroy Collins Earl Faircloth U.S. Senate Collins Faircloth

Trucker Dies In Spectacular Boulder Highway Crash

A semi trailer plunged 600 feet after smashing through a guard rail on a curve near Hoover Dam. Driver Max Ray Medley, 50, of Ontario, Oregon, died. His helper Ray Garland, of Oregon, survived with injuries and was hospitalized in Boulder City. Cargo of frozen vegetables and fish was condemned and ordered destroyed by the Clark County Health Department.

Boulder Highway Hoover Dam Max Ray Medley Ontario Ore Medley Ray Garland Oregon Boulder City Hospital Clark County Health Department

Seasonal mood myth debunked by science ad selling classifieds

Scientists say temperature affects mental faculties with spring best, fall second, and summer worst. A Las Vegas SUN Classified Ad offers a year round path to cash buyers for sports equipment boats fishing gear and other items. Call 385-3111 for an ad writer.

Las Vegas Sun

Riviera Stock Sale Approved by Nevada Gaming Commission

Nevada Gaming Commission approved sale of 17,200 Riviera Hotel shares totaling 1.075 million to the operating corporation. Major owners included Ross Miller holding 11.2 percent, with Tony Martin among sellers. The panel granted licenses for Circus Circus and other outfits, while denying several requests including Standard Games Inc.’s six-slot operation and a new table game trial at Castaway Casino.

Gaming Body UK Riviera Nevada Gaming Commission Riviera Hotel Tony Martin Ross Miller William Harrah Lake Club Stateline Zephyr Cove Lake Tahoe Robert J. Pecolle Incline Village Washoe County Gaming Control Board David Rosehill Standard Games Inc Sam Place Las Vegas Michael Wichinsky Howard Hughes’ Castaway Jay J. Sarno Theodore W Berenson Stanley D. Ebner Lester M. Entin Theodore Karp Manfred Steinfeld Michael K. Torf Alvin L. Wagner Helga R. Schiff Henry Caplan Ann Platt Bernard Sindler William Power Humboldt, Neb E. G. Kidwell Southern California Aviation Company Nancy Kid Billy P. Martin Tower Club Jean Nevada Frederick J. Dumont Fred and Ola N. Main St Grover L. Rowland Stella L. Rowland Babe A. Stunz Irene Stunz Caesars Inn Inc Carousel Club Salvatore Rizzo Rocco Paravia Ponderosa Bonanza Land & Cattle Co Bonanza Club Virginia City

Rockefeller to visit Resurrection City for Poverty Campaign

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced plans to take his Republican presidential bid to Resurrection City in Washington on June 6. He will speak at the National Press Club on June 5 and visit the Poor People campaign site the next day, with details TBA. He spoke in Denver about student unrest and addressed Colorado Republican leaders before continuing a five state Western swing.

Denver UPI New York Nelson Rockefeller Resurrection City Washington Rockefeller Leslie Slate National Press Club Slate Albuquerque Cheyenne Wyo Salt Lake City Las Vegas University of Denver Colorado

Meon Flight Test Pilots Climb Out After Space Center Trial

Two pilots James Irwin and Gerald Gibbons completed a planned 11 hour test in the Houston Space Center vacuum chamber. They shaved minutes by skipping a portable breathing unit and entered the airlock to evaluate the Apollo module readiness while addressing minor biomedical delays.

Space Center, Houston UPI U. S James Irwin Gerald Gibbons James McLane

Smart Employers Reach Bright Graduates With Help Wanted Ad

A local help wanted notice urges graduates to call 385 3111 for job opportunities. The terse ad emphasizes proactive hiring by smart employers seeking qualified entrants.

Rockefeller Support Sparks Nevada Rally Call for Safer World

The piece lauds Nelson Rockefeller for returning to public life and urges voters to back his leadership to avert nuclear catastrophe. It stresses the power of megaton yields and the need for restraint, appealing to Nevada as a beacon for national support.

Sophia Loren linked to Metro production head role

Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti may head Metro production while David Merrick pursues a Casino Royale Broadway musical with Ursula Andress. Warren Beatty claims a Yugoslav rejuvenation tonic called Sex Water for U S sale. Rock Hudson fights with a hot rod driver. Alan Young leaves TV for Christian Science work. travel notes with Lady Bird Johnson recount her style during Discovering America trip.

Sophia Loren Carlo Ponti Metro David Merrick Ursula Andress Warren Beatty Bosnia Yugoslavia Rock Hudson Sunset Strip Rock Alan Young Mister Ed the Talking Horse Lady Bird Johnson Hudson River America New York Secret Service

Reno VA Hospital Phaseout Tied to Nevada Medical School

Veterans Center Director George Lappin warned the Reno VA Hospital could be phased out if a university affiliated medical school or teaching program is not established in Nevada. Dr. George Smith of the proposed University of Nevada medical school noted phaseout could start around 1975 after a veterans hospital is completed at UC Davis.

Reno VPI Veterans Hospital Veterans Center George Lappin Nevada George Smith University of Nevada University of California Medical School Davis

Jay's Jewelers Seeks Precious Gems and Antiques

Cal 735-3232 invites owners of antique jewelry gems metals and art objects to sell to Jay's Jewelers at the Commercial Shopping Center. The advertisement promises top prices and quick evaluation for unusual pieces.

Jay's Jewelers

Foster's Shoes and Classified Help Wanted Ad Notice

An old classified page lists Foster's Shoes at 119 No. 3rd St offering men women and children footwear. Also appears help wanted for an experienced service station attendant and room and board, plus autos for sale a 1956 Ford Fairlane and swift gear details.

Stvke Comfort Foster's Shoes No. 3Rd St

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