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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1970
Page
3
President Nixon urged youth to engage in politics while noting a peaceful path for change. He praised a largely silent majority as 73 000 attended inside and 25 000 outside, with 300 protesters near the podium. Police guarded dissidents as Nixon spoke.
Audie Murphy is jailed after being charged with attempted murder. Arresting officer J V Rodriguez reported finding many weapons at Murphy’s home. Murphy surrendered quietly at the police station. His decorations include the Congressional Medal of Honor and multiple Silver Stars, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, Distinguished Service Cross, and Legion of Honor. He later starred in films including To Hell and Back, but offers waned.
Weston and Company suspended operations at its Las Vegas office after market decline eroded net capital. Taylor, the manager, cites possible merger plans or branch integration as outcomes before June 1 while assuring customers will receive stock certificates and cash.
A Huntington engagement shows Matt and Nixon themes with Agnew suggesting the stock market will not herald a large economic decline. Ken Davis Jr forecasts steady second half growth as industry volume stays robust and GNP modestly rises. Big movers include Walt Disney IBM Du Pont GM Westinghouse Xerox Avon Jersey Standard and many others rising $1 to $7.
Las Vegas man Arthur Emil Johnson, 26, described as a sexual psychopath, received a 10 year term in Nevada State Prison after pleading guilty to attempted rape. Dist. Judge William Compton reduced the recommended 12 years and criticized funding for treatment of sexual offenders.
District Judge Clarence Sundean dismissed a $300 000 lawsuit by Betty Ann Heitman’s husband against the Bank of Las Vegas over his wife’s 1967 murder during a holdup at the Overton branch. The court found the shooting legally accidental and said compensation comes from the Nevada Industrial Commission. The plaintiff plans an appeal.
Irving Silverberg of New York City was trapped by hotel security at a Strip area hotel after allegedly lifting a planted wallet from a poolside table. He was found in possession of the wallet and $107 in marked bills, placed under a towel, and was arrested by the Sheriff on grand larceny charges. The hotel reported a recent rash of similar incidents.
District Judge William Compton denied a motion for freedom by 39 year old murder suspect Thomas Wrenn after ruling the state showed premeditation. Wrenn faces trial for the Aug. 25 1969 shooting of 27 year old Las Vegas fireman Hubert Arthur Smith following a traffic dispute. The trial is set to begin June 8.
Howard Hughes applies to the Nevada Gaming Control Board to take over Harolds Club in Reno in a deal worth over 11 million dollars via Sands Inc. The property remains with Webbel l Corp. and involves the Colony Club and related leases. Action expected in June or July.
The 56th LVHS senior class received diplomas and a wide array of scholarships and awards. Recipients include Nadine Long with a 4.0 GPA and multiple BYU and LVHS Desert Breeze awards, plus Congressional appointments to the Air Force Academy for Paul Gillespie and Thomas Morris.
Las Vegas area offices close for Memorial Day and tourism surges as state and local offices pause while federal workers gain the day off. Commemorations honor fallen firefighters with services, wreaths, and a 5 5 5 5 fire bell signal.
245 students complete Basic High School with multiple scholarship recipients and honors. Students Lauren Spencer Maxwell, Pandora Schmidt Clark County PTA, Jeffrey Burr and others receive BYU, UNR, Henderson Elks and ROTC scholarships. Memorial and service organization awards honor academic achievement and leadership.
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