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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1970
Page
2
A civic essay argues the American flag should symbolize justice and dissent not partisan aims. It recalls wartime slogans, honors fallen soldiers, and urges the flag to inspire unity in life, not enforce uniform thought.
At the 10th International Cancer Congress in Houston Dr T P Haynie argued pollution environment is the key cancer driver replacing early symptom detection. He cited cigarettes asbestos and radiation as linked to cancer while Dr Richard Doll warned smoking and pollution together raise risk and aging alone is not the sole factor. The congress elected Dr W U Gardner Yale president for four years with Florence Italy hosting next meeting.
Weather in the Las Vegas Valley remains stable with near no change through Sunday. Daytime highs in the mid 90s to mid 100s possible, mornings in the mid 60s. winds are light but dust devils form in the afternoon creating hazy curtains against the mountains. The holiday sun shines as some observe with reflection and others in celebration.
Ottawa reports that 1.3 million motor vehicles left Canadian assembly lines in 1969, with passenger car production exceeding other outputs for the first time. Canada’s auto industry shows a strong gain across the year, signaling a shift in production emphasis.
Vatican announces Pope Paul VI will travel to Manila for a bishops conference with 16 Asian nations and then to Sydney for an Australian bishopric gathering. The trip marks the first papal visit to the Far East and Australia’s 200th anniversary ceremonies, covering about 20000 miles.
At Arlington National Cemetery on John F. Kennedy's 53rd birthday, Sen Edward Kennedy and his wife Joan paused at the graves, placing roses near John and Robert Kennedy. Evelyn Lincoln and Farber attended, Moynihan sent a wreath. Edward Kennedy said he will not run in 1972, but will stay active in public life through the Senate.
President Nixon and aides at the Western White House focused on Southeast Asia policy and the weak economy. Press aides said Kissinger discussed Indochina while a national address on Cambodia policy was expected within weeks. The president also noted a market rebound and returned from Knoxville after a Billy Graham rally.
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